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TACO CITY

915 HWY 90 W, Defuniak Springs FL 32433 · 850.520.4611

Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats32
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7602006
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $3,360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2015017195Mar 12, 2015Dec 14, 2015$3,360

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license 06/01/26. Establishment observed preparing, serving or selling food to customers with an expired license.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Raven Clark 01/19/21-01/19/26 and no other CFM for establishment.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed three CO tanks stored unsecured beside drink system.
Basic/51-11-4
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Ground beef 118f 2 hours. Operator reheated food of concern to above 165f and started cooling process over.
High priority/03D-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Upon inspection observed quaternary tablets stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed during inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Upon inspection observed multiple spatulas stored between wall and metal sheeting attached to wall.
Basic/24-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Upon inspection observed cell phone in prep table in kitchen and purse/keys next to tortillas next to upright white reach in freezer. Operator removed items during inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete throughout kitchen and ware wash area.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 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 ▾
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area and throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation

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.