TACO TIME MEXICAN GRILL
15200-1 OLD HWY 441, Tavares FL 32778 · 352-742-8226
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Two flying insect in prep area. Operator killed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at front counter.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand sink in the kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind upright reach in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line soiled.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White chest freezer gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White chest freezer interior
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at front counter. Operator inverted.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mangoes and avocados over cut melon in reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by white chest freezer. Wall at prep table.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men and women restrooms
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile be cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven handle. Operator removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In pico container. Operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets by cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On dry storage shelf. Operator removed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler gaskets by cook line. Reach in cooler by cook line.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Two flying insect in prep area. Operator killed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours moved to freezer for quick cooling. Shredded Cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards at prep area. Can opener eouked
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with trash can. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee water bottle above prep table. Operator removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. 5 Chipped plates. Operator removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In standing water 97F. Operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at prep area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at prep area.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs stored over cooked rice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Green cutting board
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - red and green cutting boards stored in back area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - broken cold holding unit in prep area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sugar
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - green cutting board in prep area - ice chute at drink station.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - green cutting board
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of soda machine
Open dumpster lid.
Unnecessary unused equipment on the premises. - old cold holding unit in prep area.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - green cutting board in prep area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink at front counter - hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. - cooking oil under steam table.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Jalapeños stored over ready to eat foods in cold holding unit in prep area.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw beef stored over raw pork in reach cooler in kitchen area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Ice chute at front counter drink station.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank located under front hand sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat stored with Togo containers in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. - cooking oil stored under steam table.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -Utensils stored handle side down
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed fruit and vegetables stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk sugar
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.