TACO-QUILA MEXICAN KITCHEN AND CANTINA
22996 US HWY 19 N, Clearwater FL 33765 · 727-645-2856
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish in walk-in cooler, order corrected
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020055397 | Nov 17, 2020 | Feb 5, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water drains on floor at the bar area when hand wash sink is used in bar area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area. Manager labeled spray bottles
Raw fruits/vegetables ( whole tomatoes );not washed prior to preparation, placed in cardboard box. Reviewed with manager. Employee washed tomatoes and placed in a plastic container
Single-service articles ( small containers ) stored under paper towel dispenser next to hand wash sink exposed to splash in front line/ expo. Containers relocated.
Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink at bar
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut beef 51 F, cooked chicken 45-52 F in cold holding drawer under grill. Temperatures taken this morning Employee moved to walk in cooler recheck raw beef 42 F, raw chicken 40 F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 67 F - 137 F at steam table. Manager stated rice was cooked this morning then placed at steam table. Employee reheated rice to 170 F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - ice cubes in hand wash sink in dishwashing area opposite of ice machine. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only - pitchers stored inside hand wash sink in bar area. Employee relocated pitchers
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area. Manager labeled spray bottle
Beige cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in counter at cook line.
Food ( cooked octopus ) stored in undrained ice at food prep area. Reviewed with manager. Ice cubes removed from container
Raw fruits/vegetables ( heads of lettuce ) not washed prior to preparation in food prep. room. Reviewed with manager. Employee stopped cutting lettuce to wash heads of lettuce
Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of peppers ) stored with ready-to-eat food.( cut lettuce ) in walk in cooler.Employee rearranged food
Apr 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Reviewed with manager
Food ( containers of margarita, oil) stored on floor in storage room and area. Reviewed with manager
Apr 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in cooler at cook line. Reviewed with manager. Employee removed food from bags
Raw animal food ( raw shell eggs ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.( cheese ) in glass door cooler in storage room. Employee rearranged food
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook touched raw chicken with gloves then touched spatula without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed with manager. Manager directed cook to take off gloves, wash hands and put new gloves on. Reviewed with manager sage handling of raw food and hand washing and use of gloves
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 56 F in walk in cooler. Temperatures taken this morning. Food moved to freezer for quick chill down recheck 50 F Raw chicken 53 F, raw beef 54 F, raw shrimp 53 f in cooler drawer under grill. Temperatures taken this morning.. Service providing service at establishment during inspection. Food moved to freezer for quick chill down. Food placed on ice. Recheck raw chicken 46 F, raw beef 46 F, shrimp 44/45 F
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Reviewed with manager
Food ( containers of margarita, oil) stored on floor in storage room and area. Reviewed with manager
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom. Reviewed with manager
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa dated 11-9-2024 inside back reach in cooler. Employee discarded
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two fish in ROP packing.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance bleach not labeled.employee labeled during inspection
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles at cook line
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. ROP inside cook line drawer wasn't removed from ROP before thawing. Two fish both packages of fish stated to remove before thawing. Manager disregarded.
Food stored on floor. Box of oil on floor employee moved
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line employee moved
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Labeled during inspection
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw shrimp over bread in walk-in freezer, order corrected
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cheese in glass cooler, order corrected
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish in walk-in cooler, order corrected
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Soda nozzle soiled behind bar
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverages on top of prep cooler, relocated
Food stored on floor. Gallon jugs of premade margarita on floor behind bar, relocated
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At wait station, removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over salsa in walk-in cooler, order corrected
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food ( beef and chicken) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( container of salsa in walk in cooler - employees rearranged food
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -- queso at 53 F in double door cooler in storage room, held overnight - temperatures not taken this morning - employee discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - queso at 53 F in double door cooler in storage room, held overnight - temperatures not taken this morning - See stop sale employee discarded -sour cream 46 F in expo area brought out under 30 minutes - manager added ice
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager the monitoring of food temperatures
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and beef in double door cooler - employee date marked food
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area - manager labeled spray bottle
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach in cooler at cook line - manager discarded food
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing a dangle bracelet while preparing food at cook line
Stored food ( stuffed peppers ) not covered in walk in freezer - reviewed proper food storage with manager manager covered food
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler employees rearranged food
Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink at bar- manager put bucket under the pipe and to repair this day.
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