Tacos Way
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
100
Score
Tacos Way has been inspected 11 times since 2022. On Mar 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lynn Haven restaurant scores 90. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Mar 4, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed salsa bar without any sneeze guards. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-12: Self service bar not set up at time of callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: No lids or sneeze guards for some items: onions, cilantro, cucumbers, radishes, and lemons. Manager placed lids on products at time of inspection. Manager plans to obtain sneeze guards. **Time Extended**
08B-01-4
86
Oct 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice cooked at 9:30am 47F at 12:30pm in upright reach-in cooler on cook line. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-12: No foods being cooled at time of callback. **Time Extended**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed beans cooked at 9:30am 82F at 12:30pm in upright reach-in cooler on cook line. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-12: No foods being cooled at time of callback. **Time Extended**
03D-01-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed salsa bar without any sneeze guards. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-12: Self service bar not set up at time of callback. **Time Extended**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed beans and rice stacked on top of each other and covered inside of reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-12: No foods being cooled at time of callback. **Time Extended**
03D-15-4
58
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
12 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed five small flying insects in the following locations: three in kitchen/prep area and two in dish area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. Observed stew stored inside of 5 gallon dish detergent bucket. See stop sale.
01B-32-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm chlorine dish machine. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed beans cooked at 9:30am 82F at 12:30pm in upright reach-in cooler on cook line. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice cooked at 9:30am 47F at 12:30pm in upright reach-in cooler on cook line. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shrimp 46F, diced tomatoes 48F, shredded lettuce 49F, shredded cheese 49F, shredded cheese 52F in make table. Observed beans 82F, Pico 49F, beef 45F, queso 47F ambient, steak 46F, raw shell eggs 47F, beef chuck roll 45F, broth 46F, stew 44F, chicken 44F, shredded cheese 54F ambient, stew 160F in walk-in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed salsa bar without any sneeze guards. **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed five live roaches in wood shelving underneath self service soda machine. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen with broken pipe leaking sewage onto kitchen floor. **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice 130F stored above steam well.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp 46F, shredded cheese 49F, shredded cheese 52F in make table. Observed Pico 49F, beef 45F, queso 47F ambient, steak 46F, raw shell eggs 47F, beef chuck roll 45F, broth 46F, stew 44F, chicken 44F, shredded cheese 54F ambient, stew 160F in walk-in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp stored over fresh peppers. Also observed raw shell eggs stored over oranges.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 73F at handwash sink in bar area. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed beans and rice stacked on top of each other and covered inside of reach in cooler. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for dish machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Marcell was left in charge and has no food manager certificate.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on cooked refried beans and beef inside reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles stored under leaking water lines. Observed single service cups stored next to leaking soda waste line.
25-21-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed red grease stored not covered inside of walk in cooler. Observed stew not covered and stored inside of 5 gallon dish detergent container.
08B-12-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors soiled with food debris in bar, front counter, and cook line.
36-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored inside of make table. Manager removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed four dead roaches in the following locations: one on top of ice machine, one underneath self service drink machine, one on floor by reach in coke cooler, one on floor by beer cooler. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler in bar area frozen.
14-74-7
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed paper towel dispenser mounted over microwave and single service items.
24-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black/green mold-like substance on ice machine curtain.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on floor in bar area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed bowl without handle stored in pico. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas stored in standing water. Manager took to dish area.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves with accumulation of food debris.
23-03-4
6
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink above food prep area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food bucket on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
90
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and refried beans in walk in cooler with no date marking. Manager stated that they were prepared on 7-24.
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar like substance in cup not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken tenders in reach in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos Way last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos Way on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos Way?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos Way.
How does Tacos Way compare to other restaurants in Lynn Haven?
Tacos Way most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lynn Haven average of 90.
Has Tacos Way's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos Way have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tacos Way 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 Way inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos Way is inspected around three times per year on average.
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