TACOS ISABEL
104 HANCOCK RD, Wauchula FL 33873 · 863-444-0843
Last inspected Dec 19, 2025 · 6 visits since May 2024
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DEC 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Printed a copy for the owner.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the reach in cooler in the storage area, owner moved to bottom shelf.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink, operator replaced.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled bottle of a green solution in the 3-compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved at prep table.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler under prep table.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a container with cracked lid that has tortillas in it located in reach in cooler, owner discarded the lid.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in back storage area.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink in back storage area, and no paper towels in the men's bathroom, owner replaced.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed a copy for the owner by end of inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator without a hair restraint on.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in reach in cooler in back storage is torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer in back storage area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at the hand wash sink in the back storage area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a couple of open employee drinks in the reach in freezer, owner moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed improper thawing of bacon at room temperature, informed owner of correct thawing methods.
Sep 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in the reach in cooler is in disrepair.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in the microwave.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs in the women's or men's bathroom, owner showed that she does have the signs but has not put them up.
May 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Printed a copy for the owner.
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. Printed a copy for the owner to sign by end of inspection.
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. Observed owner has two employees, one of them L. Morales has been working for over a year with no proof of training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink like substance in the ice machine on the white guard.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on the prep table is grooved.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in the reach in cooler is in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed a container of flour on the floor, owner picked the flour up and put on shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in the microwave.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs in the women's or men's bathroom, owner showed that she does have the signs but has not put them up.
Feb 27, 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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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple non-food grade plastic bags in direct contact with meats in their reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stored above the fill line in their make table: Chopped tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs and placed the top in the reach in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee and the owner wash their hands in their triple sink. Informed them on proper usage.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their make table cutting board heavily grooved.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing signs for their bathrooms and back storage area hand sinks.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed them thawing beef at room temperature. Informed the operator on proper thawing methods.
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ed old raw meat debris in edge of table where meat is cut.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator added soap.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service items stored on floor in storage room. Operator moved to shelving.
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.