Total Taco

2320 W Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL 33607
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2023
64
Score
Medium Risk

Total Taco has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Mar 6, 2023. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 6, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set with 0 ppm corrected chlorine to 100 ppm . **Repeat Violation**
22-42-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves with no hand washing between glove changes, corrected action taken , inspector discussed with operator proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen, corrected , employee discarded food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light not shielded in unit .
38-01-4
64
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef and cooked chicken held over 24 hrs not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box of tomatoes stored in front in front of employee hand wash sink, corrected, operator moved the box of tomatoes during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected, employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Total Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Total Taco on file is from Mar 6, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Total Taco?

Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Total Taco.

How does Total Taco compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Total Taco most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Total Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Total Taco have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Total Taco means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.