TACO LOCO
2006 W REYNOLDS ST STE 1, Plant City FL 33563 · 813.752.8841
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Observed employee cutting limes for drinks with bare hands
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on make line stained
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by ice machine
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink by ice machine
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed black to go bag in reach in freezer with raw meat
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Hand washing sinks not installed by ice machine in storage area. On approved plans on file, Item 25 hand sink supposed to be installed in garage loading area not installed as indicated on approved plans. Discussed with managers and they will convert extra employee restroom to a hand washing facility and remove door. Operator head placed a portable handwashing station with no hot water supply to left side of ice machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By prep room hand sink
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans approved as of 4-23-2025. Establishment not meeting accurate depiction on drawing. Item 25 hand sink supposed to be installed in garage loading area not installed as indicated on approved plans. Discussed employee restroom I was supposed to be converted to just a hand washing station only. Discussed inspection with plan review department. In order to remodel existing bathroom into just a handwashing sink area updated plan review application and layout. Need to be submitted to plan review directly. Modifications sent to plan of view on July 7, 2025.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By prep room hand sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared, sauces, soups, cooked meats, and cooked rice and reach in cooler units not dated Observed frozen tamales and reach in freezer, not dated with date of preparation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By prep room hand sink
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed juice bottles that were filled with water and frozen being used to pull down heated potentially hazardous foods.
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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Existing layout still present, revised plans still needed for establishment, to reflect all equipment locations. Plans are denied as of 3-28-2025 due to client failure to respond and resolve deficiencies. Plans are deficient due to: a'\005C005C00A2 Lack of ceiling photos (to verify ceilings meet requirements) a'\005C005C00A2 Lack of updated plans to address issues noted from Inspection # 3533322 performed on 11/04/2025: o Addition of Three-Compartment Sink; o Separate prep area with 1 slicer, 1 mixer, 3 prep tables, ice well with food items; o Storage area has garage doors, ice machine, and coolers. a'\005C005C00A2 Based on submitted plans handwashing sinks were required in: o Storage Area (next to or within view of the ice machine) o Added Prep Area (area with work tables, ice well, and ice machine; area separated with wall from original kitchen space) a'\005C005C00A2 A written agreement to keep the garage door closed except when loading/unloading supplies or to render the garage door incapable of being opened was required to ensure food storage and prep spaces would not be exposed to the outside environment. Above deficiencies will need to be addressed when the establishment reapplies for plan review. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By ice machine in storage area, and prep area
Jun 5, 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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Existing layout still present, revised plans still needed for establishment, to reflect all equipment locations. Plans are denied as of 3-28-2025 due to client failure to respond and resolve deficiencies. Plans are deficient due to: a'\005C00A2 Lack of ceiling photos (to verify ceilings meet requirements) a'\005C00A2 Lack of updated plans to address issues noted from Inspection # 3533322 performed on 11/04/2025: o Addition of Three-Compartment Sink; o Separate prep area with 1 slicer, 1 mixer, 3 prep tables, ice well with food items; o Storage area has garage doors, ice machine, and coolers. a'\005C00A2 Based on submitted plans handwashing sinks were required in: o Storage Area (next to or within view of the ice machine) o Added Prep Area (area with work tables, ice well, and ice machine; area separated with wall from original kitchen space) a'\005C00A2 A written agreement to keep the garage door closed except when loading/unloading supplies or to render the garage door incapable of being opened was required to ensure food storage and prep spaces would not be exposed to the outside environment. Above deficiencies will need to be addressed when the establishment reapplies for plan review. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By ice machine in storage area, and prep area
Apr 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Existing layout still present, revised plans still needed for establishment, to reflect all equipment locations. Plans are denied as of 3-28-2025 due to client failure to respond and resolve deficiencies. Plans are deficient due to: a'\00A2 Lack of ceiling photos (to verify ceilings meet requirements) a'\00A2 Lack of updated plans to address issues noted from Inspection # 3533322 performed on 11/04/2025: o Addition of Three-Compartment Sink; o Separate prep area with 1 slicer, 1 mixer, 3 prep tables, ice well with food items; o Storage area has garage doors, ice machine, and coolers. a'\00A2 Based on submitted plans handwashing sinks were required in: o Storage Area (next to or within view of the ice machine) o Added Prep Area (area with work tables, ice well, and ice machine; area separated with wall from original kitchen space) a'\00A2 A written agreement to keep the garage door closed except when loading/unloading supplies or to render the garage door incapable of being opened was required to ensure food storage and prep spaces would not be exposed to the outside environment. Above deficiencies will need to be addressed when the establishment reapplies for plan review. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By ice machine in storage area, and prep area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked meats, rice, sauces and vegetables in coolers not dated.
Apr 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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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of cold and flu medicine on shelf above tortillas. Manager removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table next to steam well: guacamole with tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (46F - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler by back storage door: shelled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding). Manager will call for service and ice product
Existing layout still present, revised plans still needed for establishment, to reflect all equipment locations. Plans are denied as of 3-28-2025 due to client failure to respond and resolve deficiencies. Plans are deficient due to: a¿¢ Lack of ceiling photos (to verify ceilings meet requirements) a¿¢ Lack of updated plans to address issues noted from Inspection # 3533322 performed on 11/04/2025: o Addition of Three-Compartment Sink; o Separate prep area with 1 slicer, 1 mixer, 3 prep tables, ice well with food items; o Storage area has garage doors, ice machine, and coolers. a¿¢ Based on submitted plans handwashing sinks were required in: o Storage Area (next to or within view of the ice machine) o Added Prep Area (area with work tables, ice well, and ice machine; area separated with wall from original kitchen space) a¿¢ A written agreement to keep the garage door closed except when loading/unloading supplies or to render the garage door incapable of being opened was required to ensure food storage and prep spaces would not be exposed to the outside environment. Above deficiencies will need to be addressed when the establishment reapplies for plan review. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By ice machine in storage area, and prep area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked meats, rice, sauces and vegetables in coolers not dated.
Nov 4, 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
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Discussed plan reviewer Shuler, plans still being revised as of 11-2-2024 Intermediate - Inaccurate plan layout approved There are 2 three compartment sinks in kitchen, only 1 drawn. Where ice machine is located in kitchen there is a wall and open door frame. Separate prep area with 1 slicer, 1 mixer, 3 prep tables, ice well with food. Storage area has garage doors, ice machine, and coolers No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2024
May 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 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.
Inaccurate plan layout approved There are 2 three compartment sinks in kitchen, only 1 drawn. Where ice machine is located in kitchen there is a wall and open door frame. Separate prep area with 1 slicer, 1 mixer, 3 prep tables, ice well with food. Storage area has garage doors, ice machine, and coolers
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cut tomatoes in reach in cooler not dated
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority3 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.
Inaccurate plan layout approved There are 2 three compartment sinks in kitchen, only 1 drawn. Where ice machine is located in kitchen there is a wall and open door frame. Separate prep area with 1 slicer, 1 mixer, 3 prep tables, ice well with food. Storage area has garage doors, ice machine, and coolers
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cut tomatoes in reach in cooler not dated
Dec 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 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. Emailed handout to operator
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed three compartment sink, chip and soda serving station with no designated hand washing station. Observed employee cutting limes on drink cooler
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has server station and bar area with three compartment sink, chip warmer, soda station with ice bin and no designated hand sink
Oct 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Observed employee cutting limes for drinks with bare hands
Observed server handle cellphone then cutting limes in server station with out washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over peppers in reach in cooler. Emailed storage handout to operator.
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. Emailed handout to operator
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed three compartment sink, chip and soda serving station with no designated hand washing station. Observed employee cutting limes on drink cooler
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has server station and bar area with three compartment sink, chip warmer, soda station with ice bin and no designated hand sink
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.
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. Emailed handout to operator
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