TALKIN' TACOS
9520 W LINEBAUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33626 · 813-742-8875
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. 6 fly-like insects located at mop sink, landing on mop sink walls and mops. Manager removed all fly-like insects at time of inspection.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment are soil.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located inside front line reach in cooler adjacent to fryers.
Aug 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. One bottle of over-the-counter pain medication stored on shelf over front line prep table. Manager removed medication at time of inspection.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of corn kernel.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed one employee wear a pair of gloves after using a chemical spray without first washing hands. Discuss with employee, employee washed hands and wear new gloves at time of inspection.
Live, small flying insects found. 6 fly-like insects located at mop sink, landing on mop sink walls and mops. Manager removed all fly-like insects at time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet for a black hose.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment are soil.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front line cook. Manager provided paper towels at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 bottles of water located on shelf and on front line prep table. Manager removed all bottle water at time of inspection.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed one employee cutting fresh cilantro without first washing. Cilantro not stated as pre-washed. Employee washed all cut and uncut cilantro at time of inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located inside front line reach in cooler adjacent to fryers.
May 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish washing machine chlorine bottle is empty employees washing dishes at time of inspection.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes in dish washing machine with no chlorine sanitizer. Discussed with employees to use the three compartment sink to sanitize dishes
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw beef between 49F-50F held in the sink from overnight then placed into walk in cooler upon arrival of opening.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw beef between 49F-50F held in the sink from overnight then placed into walk in cooler upon arrival of opening.
Food stored on floor. Box of chips employee moved from floor
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of whole kernel corn dented on the edge. A stop sale was placed on the item, the Manager removed the item.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed both sanitizer spray bottles in dining area reading above 500 ppm. Discussed with manager the importance of proper sanitizer ppm.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup being used in takis container on the reach in cooler closet to standing freezer. Manager removed and place a scoop with handle in the container.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non smooth ceiling above cooks line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones on prep table area on the cooks line and another cell phone on prep table closest to the front counter. Manager had items moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers in dishwashing area stacked on top of each other while wet. Manager separated the pans, Discussed the importance of wet nesting with the Manager.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the hood system not working correctly during the inspection.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed 2 soiled towels On prep tables in kitchen.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed a sanitizer bucket testing at 0ppm. Discussed proper ppm with manager.
May 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 wiping clothes stored in hand sink on cookline.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with pink sanitizer. Employee labeled
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table adjacent to hand sink on cookline. Employee removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored with linens and drinks on shelf under prep table adjacent to 3-compartment sink.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.4 bags of jasmine rice stored on floor on service line. Employee placed on shelf.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic container lid on bulk sugar.
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 for bulk rice stored in product. Employee removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled on storage shelf. Employee labeled.
Dec 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 18, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. The establishment added a dish machine in kitchen and relocated ice machine from kitchen to front service counter.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket stored on food storage shelf over soda syrup boxes. Operator moved to proper area.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Daniel Bruno, expired on 02/22/2023, Prometric.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at front service counter blocked by cleaning equipments. Operator removed items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles. Operator labeled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee.
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.