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TACO JONES

9822 ANDERSON RD, Tampa FL 33625

Last inspected Nov 1, 2024 · 6 visits since March 2024

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence3953540
Grade history
MAR 24
MAY 24
NOV 24
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. Provided a paper copy to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. A case of bottled water store on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided a paper copy to operator.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
May 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 5, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit May 31, 2024 · Time Extended
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 5, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit May 31, 2024 · Time Extended
May 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating lollipop while cutting onion.
Basic/12B-01-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 5, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 5, 2024 · Time Extended
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. 1 employee works for the operator more than 1 year.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 5, 2024 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Mar 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 5, 2024 · Time Extended
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 29, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 29, 2024 · Time Extended
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. 1 employee works for the operator more than 1 year.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 29, 2024 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Mar 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Ran hot water in all sinks for approximately 2 minutes, temp 70F. Water heater turned off. Operator turn on water heater, re temp hot water at end of inspection: 70F.
Intermediate/27-16-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 29, 2024 · Operator ordered the new water heater and will be installed by plumber soon. Time Extended
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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. 1 employee works for the operator more than 1 year.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Ran hot water in all sinks for approximately 2 minutes, temp 70F. Water heater turned off. Operator turn on water heater, re temp hot water at end of inspection: 70F.
Intermediate/27-16-5/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning

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.