LOCO'S TACOS & BAR INC
1525 W THARPE ST UNIT # 5 & #6, Tallahassee FL 32303 · 850-597-7741
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken 28F thawing on drain board at 3 compartment sink no running water.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Provided operator with document.
Food stored on floor. Bagged onions and boxed cilantro stored on floor. Per operator just came in on truck and need to be processed. Advised to store on raised pallet or cart, informed operator of storage requirements.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. ROP Tilapia thawed inside packaging 50F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. ROP Tilapia 50F thawed inside bag. See stop sale.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Stored food not covered. Plantains stored in reach in freezer in styrofoam container with no lid/cover.
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one cook with expired food handler training. Per manager has food handler training booklets delivered.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth chlorine 10ppm. Manager corrected to chlorine 100ppm during inspection.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Tylenol stored on food contact shelf next to bags of masa.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cilantro debris in bottom of hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food with fork and drink stored next to meat slicer and portioned salsa preparation.
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Wash only set up in 3 compartment sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Cooked tamales stored in walk in cooler uncovered. Cooked tortilla chips stored in bowls on top of microwave not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken 28F thawing on drain board at 3 compartment sink no running water.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over jalapeño peppers. Eggs moved to bottom at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In mens room. Employee restocked paper towels at time of inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back doors to establishment.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on side of dirty ice machine. Employee washed and relocated scoop at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on sides of ice machine.
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.