Urban Taco

1617 Us 41 Bypass S Unit 1, Venice, FL 34293

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 14, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Urban Taco has been inspected six times since 2022. The most recent visit was on May 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Venice restaurant scores 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

May 14, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on prep counter in front of stove. Observed employee remove spray bottle.

41-10-4

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 operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with buildup of old food debris.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-05-6

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at kitchen cooks line area.

21-10-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on counter in kitchen at cooks line.

12B-07-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on ice chute at soda machine. Repeat 7-10-23 **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Jul 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of hand wash sink by 2 door reach-in cooler.

31A-09-4

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

16-37-1

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on inside of ice chute at soda machine. Observed employee clean ice chute. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food rack next to hot box.

12B-07-4

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cooks line soiled. Repeat 8-11-22 **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed shrimp in pan thawing under running water in hand sink by dishwasher area.

31A-11-4

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. Repeat 8-11-22 **Repeat Violation**

53B-13-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at cooks line grooved and worn. Repeat 8-11-22 **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep counter. Observed employee remove beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled on shelf below prep table at cooks line. Observed soda gun nozzle at soda rack in back kitchen had fallen out of its holder and was resting on the floor. Observed operator clean and replace soda gun into holder. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards grooved and worn at shelf below prep table at cooks line.

14-09-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in dishwasher area will accumulation of debris.

36-73-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Urban Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Urban Taco on file is from May 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Urban Taco?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Urban Taco.

How does Urban Taco compare to other restaurants in Venice?

Urban Taco most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.

Has Urban Taco's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Urban 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 Urban Taco inspected?

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

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