HIDALGOS CRAZY TACOS
3769 C TAMIAMI TRL, Port Charlotte FL 33952 · 941-883-4371
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at back exterior hose Bibb.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed no soap dispensing at handwash sink due to batteries being dislodged from the soap dispenser. Operator lodged the batteries back in the soap dispenser.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching salt at container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef behind vegetables at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed food debris in the sanitizer container at kitchen. Operator replaced with new sanitizer.
Stored food not covered. Observed beans not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed lid on the food container.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between the make table and prep table. Operator removed the knife.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed the documents incomplete. Operator completed the documents during inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex bathroom not tight fitting.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed the thermometer at the back interior of Reach in Cooler. Operator placed in the front of the Reach in Cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple containers not inverted. Operator inverted the containers.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauce at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Wiping cloth containing sanitizer solution not labeled. Operation labeled the sanitizer solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled at kitchen. Operator labeled the food item.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw poultry over raw pork at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the establishment.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at Make Table. Operator placed the wiping cloth in sanitizer solution.
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.