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TACO BUS OF CLEARWATER

505 GULFVIEW BLVD, Clearwater FL 33767 · 727-754-5304

Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6217717
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken 50f, date marked Tuesday missed cooling window. Item
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored on top of diced tomato containers. Items moved.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken and cooked taco beef.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. taco beef 54f, made on 7/16/2025 missed cooling window, operator discarded.
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. taco beef 54f, made on 7/16/2025 missed cooling window, operator discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Utensils in poor condition. 2 fry baskets frayed wires.
Basic/14-12-4
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used for portioning in parm cheese.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Repairs in progress.
Basic/36-36-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken 50f, date marked Tuesday missed cooling window. Item discarded.
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken 50f, date marked Tuesday missed cooling window. Item
High priority/01B-02-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used for portioning in frozen carrots and peas.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
Water leaking from hot water handle next to three compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufle cup used for portioning grated cheese.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.