Tin & Taco
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Tin & Taco has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Tin & Taco's latest score of 100 sits above the New Smyrna Beach average of 72. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 25, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 110F degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
27-24-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door **Warning**
35B-03-4
78
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. New employees with no food handler training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Outdoor seating **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
51-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bathroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
82
Dec 27, 2024
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in freezer gaskets on cookline Soda machine ice chute, dining room
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-07-6
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. **Repeat Violation**
51-15-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bathroom **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back prep area
38-07-4
58
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. New employees with no food handler training
11-26-1
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. Issued to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute
22-02-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. For outdoor seating **Repeat Violation**
51-15-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to reach in freezer on cookline
36-03-4
67
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over squeeze bottle sauces **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute and soda machine nozzles
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer available to measure temperature of food products. Batteries appear to be dead
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Outdoor seating area **Repeat Violation**
51-15-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Approximately 100 ppm quat. Corrected to 200 ppm quat
21-07-4
45
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tin & Taco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tin & Taco on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tin & Taco?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tin & Taco.
How does Tin & Taco compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?
Tin & Taco most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.
Has Tin & Taco's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tin & Taco have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tin & Taco 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 Tin & Taco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tin & Taco is inspected around three times per year on average.
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