Taqueria Hidalgo

6231 Haines Road N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Taqueria Hidalgo has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Taqueria Hidalgo was last inspected on Feb 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so Taqueria Hidalgo is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 10, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

View 5 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jun 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); shredded white cheese (56F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding) cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** 6/20/24 Cooked chicken (42F - Cold Holding); shredded white cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) items moved into working cooler. **Corrective Action Taken*** Time Extended Priority: High Priority

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards soiled. 6/20/24 Plastic cutting boards on reach in deli cooler soiled at the time of callback inspection. Time Extended Priority: Intermediate

22-02-4

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. carne asada (93F - Hot Holding); carne asade mixed with chorizo (111F - Hot Holding); pulled chicken (95F - Cold Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: No cooking at time of inspection. **Time Extended**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple foods inside reach in cooler not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**

50-09-4

Sep 15, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

05-09-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

14-73-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Hidalgo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Hidalgo on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Hidalgo compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Taqueria Hidalgo most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Taqueria Hidalgo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Hidalgo have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Hidalgo 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 Taqueria Hidalgo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Hidalgo is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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