TACO TRUCK
7601 PALM RIVER DR, Tampa FL 33619 · 813-325-8433
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in metal reach in cooler. Employee relocated at time of inspection to prevent cross contamination.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Employee lotion on shelf next to and over clean dishes.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut tomatoes and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and eggs on shelf over and next to clean dishes on dish rack.
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Stored food not covered. Cut tomatoes in reach in cooler and prepared tortillas in reach in freezer.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Employee cutting tomatoes with no gloves on. Inspector spoke with employee about proper hand washing procedures.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in metal reach in cooler. Employee relocated at time of inspection to prevent cross contamination.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and phone holder in dry storage shelf over food for establishment.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cookslibe.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee water bottles in reach in freezer in kitchen.
May 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked salsa and washed cilantro in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Mar 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked salsa and washed cilantro in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cooked shrimp 61 F, taken out at 10:30 am to defrost in 3 compartment sink. Operator put in reach in freezer at time of inspection.
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/ Miguel Montoya 3-13-20 National Register of Food Safety Professionals.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp and raw fish thawing in 3 compartment sink without cold running water.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection 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 chorizo over cut lettuce, cut tomatoes and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food over cut onion in reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses on reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor.Bulk taco shells on floor near door.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Mar 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Operator only has laundry bleach for sanitizer. Operator obtained correct bleach.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with blue liquid.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at on three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. You water on floor in MFDV.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop in ice.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All reach in coolers
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cut onions and cilantro in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed hands in three compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with blue liquid.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of prep table.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from cup without lid.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys on dry storage shelf next to food for establishment.
Food stored on floor. Bulk sodas in plastic bottles on floor under prep table.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All reach in coolers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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.