TACO FIESTA TAQUERIA
5925 IMPERIAL PKWY, Mulberry FL 33860 · 813-764-7369
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed in container of chopped cilantro.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in shopping bag in reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over jalapeños in reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items observed in reach in coolers with no date marking.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk sugar
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup in flip top cooler. Juice and water bottles on prep table in prep area. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil container observed on floor.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed window squeegee in hand sink near 3-compartment sink, manager removed squeegee.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of avocados on floor at front counter, manager removed avocados from floor.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on cookline, operator provided paper towels.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed beef in food preparation area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 98F, utensils in standing water next to steam table.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator arrived within approximately 10 minutes with proper chlorine.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at front counter.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers on clean dish storage racks.
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.