The Taco Box

779 West Wentworth Street, Englewood, FL 34223

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Taco Box five times, with records going back to 2023. The Taco Box was last inspected on Mar 26, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The Taco Box's latest score of 86 sits above the Englewood average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Jun 26, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed cooked shredded beef and pork and raw chicken in reduced oxygen packaging held pass 48 hours without HACCP plan.

03G-50-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed cutting boards soiled and stained from use.

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed cooked shredded beef and pork and raw chicken in reduced oxygen packaging held pass 48 hours without HACCP plan.

03G-54-1

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Email Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104.

11-27-4

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

16-37-1

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. Email operator Employee Health Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Taco Box last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Taco Box on file is from Mar 26, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does The Taco Box compare to other restaurants in Englewood?

The Taco Box most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Englewood average of 77.

Has The Taco Box's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Taco Box have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Taco Box 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 The Taco Box inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Taco Box is inspected around two times per year on average.

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