TACO HOLIC
500 N FLORIDA AVE, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-252-4712
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
OCT 24
JAN 25
APR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 36 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under cabinet in kitchen 1 live roach by sliding door to driving area of truck.operator eliminated and sanitized areas
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,340
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026022533 | Mar 25, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 | $440 |
| 3--2025085536 | Nov 3, 2025 | Jan 21, 2026 | $300 |
| 3--2025044106 | Apr 16, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | $800 |
| 3--2025007415 | Jan 13, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | $800 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Open and operating
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Marlen Alonzo expired 12-17-24 is only employee besides the food manager
Mar 25, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched tablet screen register than touched tortilla wrap no hand wash.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting lime with bare hand not to be reheated to 145F
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Open and operating
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table Hot holding: cook beef 113F cook chicken 113F cook rice 118F employee began adding some more water to steam table and moved cook chicken to the flat top grill
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Marlen Alonzo expired 12-17-24 is only employee besides the food manager
Nov 5, 2025Call 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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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 12-1-21 issued frla
Nov 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by driver seat Cold holding: green salsa 49F cook pork 45F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.steam table cook beef 112F
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Tested at 72F Ran over two min
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 12-1-21 issued frla
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested at 72F ran over 2 minutes
Jul 1, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 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.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Apr 21, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 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.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Apr 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. Food truck water pump broken owner arrived at during inspection and fixed the water heater pump. Observed running hot water at time of inspection
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Waste tank is dripping waste water onto concrete. Operator placed bucket under the waste water tank and cleaned and sanitized the ground.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cook chicken 125 f cook sausage 121 f cook pork 124 f.
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 hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water pump was not working manager fixed observed hot water at 85 f
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jan 14, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 coolers by back door soiled
Jan 13, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. Food truck water pump broken, food truck using water hose hooked up to the city water line. Hose entering into truck through side door of unit, and going to 3 compartment sink, hand sink area.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 40 rodent droppings in cabinet by back door of unit. Approximately 35 rodent droppings under fryers by back door of unit. Approximately 25 rodent droppings under drivers seat and under front console of truck
Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Food truck
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. employees using spray hose from outside potable water to wash hands in sink
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Food truck
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Side door remains open to run water hose into unit.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 coolers by back door soiled
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Operator moved beef to lower shelf during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on food truck at time of insoection
Mar 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of peppers in hand wash sink, noted to table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By sliding door to driving area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under cabinet in kitchen 1 live roach by sliding door to driving area of truck.operator eliminated and sanitized areas
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of peppers in hand wash sink, noted to table.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items for long storage not marked
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By sliding door to driving area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot in sink, operator moved it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. op o date marks.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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