TACO SHOP
1498 S WOODLAND BLVD, Deland FL 32720 · 386-547-4807
Last inspected — · 14 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2- live roaches on cook line wall. Operator was able to remove 1.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025038519 | Mar 28, 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 | $400 |
| 4--2024016969 | Mar 11, 2024 | Apr 25, 2024 | $800 |
| 4--2023002232 | Sep 9, 2022 | Feb 3, 2023 | $360 |
| 4--2020010605 | Feb 7, 2020 | Jun 22, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2- live roaches on cook line wall. Operator was able to remove 1.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor has a hole under the flat top, in cabinet.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 10 PPM. Operator increased.100 PPM
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2- live roaches on cook line wall. Operator was able to remove 1.
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,
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor has a hole under the flat top, in cabinet.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Operator handling cabbage with bare hands. Educated operator.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3- flying insects in kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Saie
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl placed in hand sink..
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Ice buildup in low boy unit,
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle, outside unto ground,
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.
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.
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Waste water is being dumped onto ground, due to waste tank in disrepair.
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.
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Waste water is being dumped onto ground, due to waste tank in disrepair.
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.
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Waste water is being dumped onto ground, due to waste tank in disrepair.
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.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
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.
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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.
Establishment operating with no potable running water. No running water at handwash sink on mobile unit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale Report.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
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,
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
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.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Hole on floor under hand wash sink
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.
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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
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Hole on floor under hand wash sink
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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