TALKIN' TACOS
2849 GULF OF BAY BLVD UNIT C, Clearwater FL 33759 · 954.274.1314
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 48f, corn salsa 47f, pico 49f, diced tomatoes 48f, all found in top area of reach in cooler. Gold queso 50f, sitting out waiting for portioning.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in back kitchen area. Manager discarded solution -Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.spray bottle storage on shelf near clean containers. Manager relocated spray bottle
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine in well area. Manager cleaned area
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment - between wall and triple sink. Manager placed knives in triple sink to be cleaned. Per manager, knife holder on order
Time/temperature control for safety food ( raw shrimp ) thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Manager placed some packages of shrimp in a container and cold water flowed over the packages inside the container and some packages in walk in cooler to thaw.
Sep 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Aug 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked corn 118 F at steam table. Cook reheated corn on grill at 172 F Reviewed with manager reheating and hot ho,ding procedures
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - Large trashcan in front of hand wash sink at cook line. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times. Manager relocated trash can (corrected on site ) - hand wash sink in front counter area not accessible due to detached drain pipe resulting in water draining onto floor Reviewed with manager Manager scheduled service for the following day
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of whole tomatoes) stored with ready-to-eat food ( containers of salsas ) in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager
Water draining onto floor surface from front counter hand wash sink when in use. Employee mopped floor
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in cook line area. Reviewed with manager
Jan 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 15, 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/ Establishment currently not licensable. Discussed with manager Ed updated plans must be submitted to plan review within 60 days.
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/. Inspector observed plans on file changed from current layout during licensing. Establishment removed, added and rearranged equipment on cook line such as prep tables, fryers, reach in deli coolers, and racks throughout kitchen.
Mar 6, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 48f, corn salsa 47f, pico 49f, diced tomatoes 48f, all found in top area of reach in cooler. Gold queso 50f, sitting out waiting for portioning.
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/Ashley Maurice 2/25/2019
Utensils in poor condition. Cracked lip on ice bucket.
Mar 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 48f, corn salsa 47f, pico 49f, diced tomatoes 48f, all found in top area of reach in cooler. Gold queso 50f, sitting out waiting for portioning.
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/Ashley Maurice 2/25/2019
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop sitting in soiled holder.
Utensils in poor condition. Cracked lip on ice bucket.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food (containers of tea) stored in ice used for drinks inside ice machine. See stop sale. Employee removed tea and discarded ice
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Containers of tea stored in drink ice inside ice machine - employee discarded ice
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board stained in food prep area
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in cooler at front counter area - manager discarded food
In-use pizza cutter stored in cracks between pieces of equipment between cooler and steam table at cook line - manager moved to triple sink to clean and replaced with a clean pizza cutter
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.