TACO TOWN MEXICAN FOOD
2009 13 ST, St. Cloud FL 34769 · 407.891.8226
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 39 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding) in make table closest to kitchen entrance on cookline In make table overnight per operator Operator discarded
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding) in make table closest to kitchen entrance on cookline In make table overnight per operator Operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding) in make table closest to kitchen entrance on cookline In make table overnight per operator - see stop sale Operator discarded
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Martin Bustamante Meza issued 4-5-21
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cup inside of handwashing sink at front counter Operator removed
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 5 expired as of 4-5-26 1 expired as of 2025
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several throughout kitchen
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter
Light not functioning. 2 in hood over cookline
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of to go containers on floor in dry storage room near restrooms
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink at front counter Operator cleaned out drain
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers still on inside of cookline make table
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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 food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef, chicken over sauce in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on make table on cookline
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups in make table pans on cookline
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on reach in cooler underneath make table on cookline
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler underneath make table on cookline
Food stored on floor. Bin of raw ground beef on floor in walk in cooler Case of water bottles and soda cans on floor at front counter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelving
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One on make table on cookline
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in handwashing sink at front counter
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's room
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used as scoop in grated cheese pan in make table on cookline
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table on cookline
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bag on top of cases of sodas at front counter
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In dry storage room near bathrooms
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In dry storage container of beans in dry storage area in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cookline
May 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Container with assorted drinks stored in ice machine outside
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties stored over potatoes wrapped in foil at walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in ice machine due to drinks stored in ice machine
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored on cutting board next to hot well at front counter
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cabeza and tongue at walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer is clear spray bottle not labeled
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom door
Employee eating while preparing food. All employees in facility
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table
Equipment in poor repair. Middle lid of reach in cooler at cooks line
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. At cooks line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line next to storage cart
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Case of water stored directly on floor at front counter Case of water stored under paper towel dispenser at front counter
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Warmer and prep table at back area
Nov 18, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over french fries at outside reach in freezer
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside where reach in freezers and ice machine are stored
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at front counter had a sanitizer bucket in the sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. women's bathroom had hand sanitizer instead of soap. Operator replaced with soap
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer in clear spray bottle not labeled at front counter
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men and women bathroom doors
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in storage room next to office
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table at cooks line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on prep table next across from walk in cooler Employee drink stored on dry storage shelf
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer by the AC
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Case of Pepsi stored directly in floor under soap dispenser at front counter,observed water from wet hands dripping on case.Operator moved of the floor and stored with other sodas
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed avocados stored over bags of mozzarella cheese at walk in cooler
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef in ziplock stored over French fries in brown bags at outside reach in freezer Raw beef stored over flour at reach in cooler on cooks line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table at cooks line
Food stored on floor. Black beans stored on floor at stock room Case of water stored on floor at front line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer outside by AC unit
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with beans
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves in kitchen
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go drink trays out of plastic stored on floor at front counter
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 400+. Corrected to 50ppm. Educated
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary or chlorine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef, cooked chicken, cooked red beans all in walk in cooler
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table
Food stored on floor. Lettuce. Walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in freezer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
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