The Taco Lady

5507 38 Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 1, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Taco Lady eight times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on May 1, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up two times.

The Taco Lady's latest score of 100 sits above the St. Petersburg average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach next to reach in cooler being used for dry storage Operator cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in frigidaire reach-in freezer across from three compartment sink.
14-69-4
86
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting board grooved.
14-09-4
95
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over ready to eat food in reach in cooler. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Apr 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards.
14-09-4
86
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Taco Lady last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Taco Lady on file is from May 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Taco Lady?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Taco Lady.

How does The Taco Lady compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

The Taco Lady most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Taco Lady have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Taco Lady 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 Lady inspected?

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