TACO EXPRESS #2
330 FL-66, Zolfo Springs FL 33890 · 8634743058
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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 during inspection via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016043385 | Aug 29, 2016 | Oct 5, 2016 | $520 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
May 19, 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 — 3 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen torn in front patio area.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in the red by the back door and fire extinguisher in the red by side exit door.
Mar 16, 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 3 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in the reach in cooler behind front counter.
Screen in torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen torn at front of restaurant in patio area.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in the red in the dining room.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
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 one employee hired one week ago with no proof of Health reporting responsibility. Operator had employee read and sign and date form during inspection.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table. Operator removed item.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris collected outside exterior door on walkway.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in salt in bulk container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters not cleaned as necessary. Grease dripping from exterior of grease collection tray.
Stored food not covered. Observed onion and pineapple each cut in half and stored on open rack inside reachin cooler with no protection from contamination.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator supplied sanitizer bucket and placed cloth in solution.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
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 during inspection via email.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Manager added.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager added paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink at mens restroom. Manager added.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed coins and phones on shelf over open prep table. Manager moved to another location.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed area under 3 bay sink where floor tiles were missing, wall cove molding missing and plumbing lines cause excessive build up of debris. Not easily cleanable.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old food debris in crevices of interior of microwave.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine lid has old food debris splash on exterior. Manager cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
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.