CAPITAL TACOS
6765 LAND O LAKES BLVD, Land O' Lakes FL 34638 · 5183786959
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019017855 | Mar 5, 2019 | Jul 22, 2019 | $400 |
| 3--2018014021 | Feb 9, 2018 | Apr 18, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with grease buildup. Oven interior soiled and grease buildup
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled, grease buildup in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease buildup
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed green pepper above cooked black beans in walk in cooler. Operator moved the green pepper to bottom shelf
Mar 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Medio Salsa dated 12/26/25 in walk in cooler. Operator discarded it voluntarily
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corn salsa (47F - Cold Holding); spicy salsa (45F - Cold Holding); operator discarded food voluntarily
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board stained
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small oven door interior soiled
Jan 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Medio Salsa dated 12/26/25 in walk in cooler. Operator discarded it voluntarily
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corn salsa (47F - Cold Holding); spicy salsa (45F - Cold Holding); operator discarded food voluntarily
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board stained
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for triple sink quaternary sanitation solution.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nicole and Matthew are working on site.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraints while engaging food preparation. Discussed with operator and they put hats on
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small oven door interior soiled
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed cilantro before cutting. Operator washed it and discarded already cut cilantro.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel not stored in sanitizer solution on prep table
Aug 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 16, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Jun 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler: raw chicken breast (49F); cooked ground beef (48F); black beans (47F); queso (47F); cooked chicken tenders (48F); cooked fajita chicken (48F); cooked fajita onions (49F); cooked fajita peppers (52F); cooked shaved steak (51F); cooked pork carnitas (52F); yum yum mix (54F); double mesa mix (53F); cooked breaded shrimp (52F). Manager discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: raw chicken breast (49F); cooked ground beef (48F); black beans (47F); queso (47F); cooked chicken tenders (48F); cooked fajita chicken (48F); cooked fajita onions (49F); cooked fajita peppers (52F); cooked shaved steak (51F); cooked pork carnitas (52F); yum yum mix (54F); double mesa mix (53F); cooked breaded shrimp (52F) Temperature checks were not conducted on date of inspection. Ambient temperature in walk in cooler 54F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has buildup of food residue.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic forks and spoons for customer self service not inverted. Operator put on gloves, inverted fork utensils.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sinks
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat sauce walk in cooler.
Feb 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen, underneath and behind equipment, and in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and hood system soiled with grease, side of fryers, stove top, and cook line equipment soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris, and thin layer of grease on tiles on floor.
Dec 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Birria Sauce (125F - Hot Holding) in steam table to the left of the press. Employee stated item had been in steam table for less than 4 hours. Discussed proper minimum hot holding temperatures with employee.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed press soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink with scrub brushes and utensils stored in the sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen, underneath and behind equipment, and in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and hood system soiled with grease, side of fryers, stove top, and cook line equipment soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris, and thin layer of grease on tiles on floor.
One employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on the assembly line.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.