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TACO SHOP

1498 S WOODLAND BLVD, Deland FL 32720 · 386-547-4807

Last inspected — · 14 visits since September 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD5853110
Grade history
MAR 24
MAR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2- live roaches on cook line wall. Operator was able to remove 1.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

4 cases · $1,760

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025038519Mar 28, 2025Jun 23, 2025$400
4--2024016969Mar 11, 2024Apr 25, 2024$800
4--2023002232Sep 9, 2022Feb 3, 2023$360
4--2020010605Feb 7, 2020Jun 22, 2020$200

Inspection history

14 visits, newest first

Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 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. Provided to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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 obtained approved sanitizer.
Intermediate/22-38-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 28, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2- live roaches on cook line wall. Operator was able to remove 1.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Mar 28, 2025 · 2- live roaches in cabinet under Flat top. Admin Complaint
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor has a hole under the flat top, in cabinet.
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Mar 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 10 PPM. Operator increased.100 PPM
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2- live roaches on cook line wall. Operator was able to remove 1.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/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. Provided to operator, new employee, completed,
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor has a hole under the flat top, in cabinet.
Basic/36-17-5
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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. Operator handling cabbage with bare hands. Educated operator.
High priority/09-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3- flying insects in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Saie
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy unit shredded cabbage (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding), placed overnight. Operator instructed to discarded.. Reach in cooler rice (45F - Cold Holding);placed on door, operator placed inside unit.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl placed in hand sink..
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded cabbage, placed into overnight in reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in low boy unit,
Basic/14-69-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle, outside unto ground,
Basic/29-11-4
May 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

Recorded at 702 SPRING GARDEN AVE., Deland — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 13, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

Recorded at 702 SPRING GARDEN AVE., Deland — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Waste water is being dumped onto ground, due to waste tank in disrepair.
Intermediate/28-09-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 13, 2024 · Temporary holding tank , waste water is being used and no longer observed , water dripping unto ground . Time Extended/Return visit May 13, 2024 · Time Extended
May 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 702 SPRING GARDEN AVE., Deland — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Return visit Mar 12, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit May 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 13, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

Recorded at 702 SPRING GARDEN AVE., Deland — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Waste water is being dumped onto ground, due to waste tank in disrepair.
Intermediate/28-09-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 13, 2024 · Temporary holding tank , waste water is being used and no longer observed , water dripping unto ground . Time Extended
Mar 12, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

Recorded at 702 SPRING GARDEN AVE., Deland — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Waste water is being dumped onto ground, due to waste tank in disrepair.
Intermediate/28-09-5/Warning
Mar 12, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 702 SPRING GARDEN AVE., Deland — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Return visit Mar 12, 2024 · Time Extended
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Return visit Mar 12, 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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Return visit Mar 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
Basic/50-09-4/Return visit Mar 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 11, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

Recorded at 702 SPRING GARDEN AVE., Deland — this licence has since moved.

4 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. No potable water on site.
High priority/12A-16-4
Establishment operating with no potable running water. No running water at handwash sink on mobile unit.
High priority/27-12-4/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale Report.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cabbage 47F/ placed 2days ago, at front counter low boy unit, operator discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Green salsa in reach in cooler, prepared 24 hours ago not date marked,
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
Basic/50-09-4
Sep 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 702 SPRING GARDEN AVE., Deland — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Hole on floor under hand wash sink
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 26, 2023 · Time Extended
Sep 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.

Recorded at 702 SPRING GARDEN AVE., Deland — this licence has since moved.

3 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Scented bleach
High priority/22-48-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler Shredded cheese; (54F - Cold Holding); rice (54F - Cold Holding); sour cream (59F - Cold Holding); green salsa (55F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (59F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (59F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (59F - Cold Holding); red salsa (56F - Cold Holding); green salsa (56F - Cold Holding). Placed overnight, operator instructed to discard
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/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/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach in cooler Rice, and Ground beef prepared 2/days.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at hand sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Hole on floor under hand wash sink
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/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.