Vato's Tacos

27839 Saint Joe Road, Dade City, FL 33525
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Vato's Tacos five times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to three violations per visit.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Dade City restaurants. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Employee removed boxes of oil from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
86
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off in the entire establishment. Hand sink and three compartment sink are 64F **Warning**
27-16-4
90
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vato's Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vato's Tacos on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Vato's Tacos compare to other restaurants in Dade City?

Vato's Tacos most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dade City average of 88.

Has Vato's Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Vato's Tacos have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vato's Tacos 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 Vato's Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vato's Tacos is inspected around two times per year on average.