Taquitos Mexican
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
74
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Taquitos Mexican stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling not smooth”, showing up six times.
Compared to other St. Petersburg restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Storage area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Multiple hood filters removed from over cook line with staff engaged in cooking, staff had previously removed for cleaning, filters replaced **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4
74
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Tres leches cake opened on 8/16, date added **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over storage area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease around fryers Cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
70
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soiled equipment in hand sink in rear prep room ,removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. One employee with expired certificate, will be taking test with owner for CFM
53B-14-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled on cook line
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Prep area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cooler and table on cook line
10-17-4
70
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood over glass bottles of soda in walk in cooler, seafood relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw fish (46F - Cold Holding) cooler on cook line, staff closed lid **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled on cook line
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal pans on storage racks
16-46-4
47
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Prepared on site salsa in squeeze bottles reserved to customers
07-08-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One employee with expired CFM, other staff present with valid CFM
53A-03-7
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. One employee certificate expired
53B-14-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream containers reused for food storage
25-32-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over dry storage **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets hanging on dry storage shelves **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In cooler at front counter, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage above food in tall reach in cooler
12B-13-4
55
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa bottles at wait station (51F- Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cut lettuce draining in hand sink in kitchen, removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At wait station containing sanitizer, label added **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over dry storage room **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep table in kitchen
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line
21-10-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler
36-50-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket hanging on corner of dry storage racks, removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
50
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Operator unable to provide knowledge of big 6. Handout provided during inspection.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food residue **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee hired over 60 days with no proof of training
53B-13-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease on floor under cooking equipment on cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near employee restroom in rear of kitchen
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Portioning cups in seasoning bins on cook line, operator removed scoops **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee restroom at rear of kitchen, sign was provided to operator and hung during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in reach in cooler on cook line, operator moved to container on bottom shelf of cooler **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taquitos Mexican last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taquitos Mexican on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taquitos Mexican?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Taquitos Mexican.
How does Taquitos Mexican compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Taquitos Mexican most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Taquitos Mexican's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taquitos Mexican have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taquitos Mexican means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Taquitos Mexican inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taquitos Mexican is inspected around three times per year on average.
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