DEL TACO
2410 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee FL 32301
Last inspected Jul 22, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food item cold holding less than 4 hours: Diced tomatoes 53F. Operator placed tomatoes inside walk in cooler during time of inspection.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food item cold holding less than 4 hours: Diced tomatoes 53F. Operator placed tomatoes inside walk in cooler during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed box containing beef stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed food item during time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense guacamole. Operator removed bowl during time of call back.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed 2 employees wash hands for approximately 5-7 seconds.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed polish cleaner stored on hand wash sink near warmers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in any dispensers. Manager replaced during inspection.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of clear containers and inserts, ware wash area.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed ladle for ground beef touching food on hot hold line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shredded chicken thawing in standing water near 3 compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet stored in mop bucket, mop sink area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice in working container not labeled near hot hold line.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quart sanitizer at 500ppm.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed front line cooler thermometer at 25F took temperature of milk at 39F.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in front line cooler not labeled with date opened. Manager dated during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some 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. Observed grease on floor under charbroiler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up on gaskets located in front cooler by grill.
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.