CHICKEN AND TACO LOCO
535 E BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-403-4614
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 33 points better than where it started.
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
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in shopping bag in reach in cooler. Operator ran out of food grade bags.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler. Operator placed dates on items prepared 8/22.
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of degreaser. Operator placed label.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of flip top cooler. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil in storage trailer. Operator placed on shelf.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over hot dogs and shredded lettuce in flip top cooler. Operator moved bacon to lower shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice in walk in cooler. Operator placed dates
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser. Operator placed label
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop bulk rice. Operator removed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed limes stored over washed tomatoes in reach in cooler.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Togo bags used to hold tortillas in reach in cooler
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by ac unit. Manager removed
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef in reach in cooler made on Saturday not dated
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Apr 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Waste line hard plumbed no easy disconnect. Plumbing waste line pipe goes into ground.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood shelf in secondary storage trailer not sealed
Jan 31, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Observed pet food and water bowls under front of unit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by large portable ac unit Pepper container in hand wash sink - employee removed container
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Secondary trailer used for storage, containing 2 operating chest freezers, single use items and food items.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Waste line hard plumbed no easy disconnect. Plumbing waste line pipe goes into ground.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood shelf in secondary storage trailer not sealed
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Vaseline stored on shelf with food items. Employee removed
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags holding cut onions. Operator voluntarily discarded onions.
Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Observed pet food and water bowls under front of unit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by large portable ac unit Pepper container in hand wash sink - employee removed container
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Secondary trailer used for storage, containing 2 operating chest freezers, single use items and food items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked, pork, chicken, various items in reach in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar, operator removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse, headphones on and above prep table. Items were removed by employees.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on hair nets.
Food stored on floor. Clean cooking oil in secondary storage unit.
Food stored outside. Large reach in cooler holding drinks stored outside food trailer
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In cheese, operator removed.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Waste line hard plumbed no easy disconnect. Plumbing waste line pipe goes into ground.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood shelf in secondary storage trailer not sealed
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers. Operator inverted.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink
Mar 28, 2024Inspection 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic containers
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam containers
Oct 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed service window with no screen
Aug 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Emailed to operator
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not vehicle mounted. Observed fence blocked the food truck, white fencing around the bottom of the food trucks covering the tires, observed large gas tank stored on side of food truck and not mounted to food truck
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline
Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed service window with no screen
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