LOCO TACO TRUCK
1760 DREW ST, Clearwater FL 33755 · 727-263-6149
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections trending up, 29 points better than where it started.
Establishment operating with no potable running water. No water inside mobile unit
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023068843 | Nov 17, 2023 | Jan 23, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - red cutting board stained
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored inside hand wash sink. Reviewed with person in charge hand sink is for washing hands only and must be accessible at all times
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.
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Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Food storage coolers inside storage unit separate building from Vernanda Food Market, owned by Food Mart used for mobile food truck.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Red cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Mar 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - red cutting board stained
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored inside hand wash sink. Reviewed with person in charge hand sink is for washing hands only and must be accessible at all times
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.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Food storage coolers inside storage unit separate building from Vernanda Food Market, owned by Food Mart used for mobile food truck.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided sign to operator. Operator posted hand wash sign
Red cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing at room temperature in storage unit. Person in charge relocated chicken to the reach in cooler
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 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. Inspector provided
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board on sandwich cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Owner provided paper towels
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 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.
No chemical test kit ( chlorine) provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Feb 2, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Juan and Leticia has no proof of training
Nov 21, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Juan and Leticia has no proof of training
Nov 17, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. No water inside mobile unit
Food ( cooked rice ) prepared in a private home. See stop sale - manager discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food ( cooked rice ) originating from an unapproved source made at home
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. Juan and Leticia has no proof of training
Plumbing system in disrepair. Operator stated water pump is not working
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.