Tacos Don Villa
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Tacos Don Villa 11 times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Plant City restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and soup not properly dated.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled with debris
23-03-4
86
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 4 additional prep tables added in front of three compartment sink. Tortilla making station added to right side of manacle door. Additional make line added to cook line. Coffee station added in kitchen Coffee bar added where ice machine in dining area was. Server prep tables added at front counter. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Plans received on 11-24-2025, plan review department currently working on plans and operator correcting deficiencies. Will observe next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 4 additional prep tables added in front of three compartment sink. Tortilla making station added to right side of manacle door. Additional make line added to cook line. Coffee station added in kitchen Coffee bar added where ice machine in dining area was. Server prep tables added at front counter. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler menudo soup (58F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (44F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 4 additional prep tables added in front of three compartment sink. Tortilla making station added to right side of manacle door. Additional make line added to cook line. Coffee station added in kitchen Coffee bar added where ice machine in dining area was. Server prep tables added at front counter. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
78
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top middle portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shelled eggs over cilantro
08A-13-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked vegetables and cooked beef not covered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
82
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked meats and pasta not covered in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
95
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: black beans (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding) Manager moved product to other cooler and will call for service on walk in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager had employees sign off on reporting agreement **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor in storage. 3 dead roaches on floor by front counter. Manager swept up-and cleaned and sanitized areas **Warning**
35A-03-4
67
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
74
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos Don Villa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos Don Villa on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos Don Villa?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos Don Villa.
How does Tacos Don Villa compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
Tacos Don Villa most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Plant City average of 81.
Has Tacos Don Villa's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos Don Villa have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tacos Don Villa means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Tacos Don Villa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos Don Villa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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