TAQUITOS MEXICAN
9617 BAY PINES BLVD, Saint Petersburg FL 33708 · 727-256-1617
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Prepared on site salsa in squeeze bottles reserved to customers
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 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 →
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Over cook line
Plumbing system in disrepair. A/C unit in ceiling over walk in cooler in disrepair, causing water to leak through ceiling of walk in cooler, all food protected from possible contamination
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Storage area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Multiple hood filters removed from over cook line with staff engaged in cooking, staff had previously removed for cleaning, filters replaced
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Tres leches cake opened on 8/16, date added
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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over storage area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease around fryers Cooler gaskets soiled
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soiled equipment in hand sink in rear prep room,removed
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee with expired certificate, will be taking test with owner for CFM
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled on cook line
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Prep area
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cooler and table on cook line
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 15 lb propane tanks in rear storage room, relocated outside
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood over glass bottles of soda in walk in cooler, seafood relocated
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw fish (46F - Cold Holding) cooler on cook line, staff closed lid
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled on cook line
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal pans on storage racks
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Prepared on site salsa in squeeze bottles reserved to customers
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/ One employee with expired CFM, other staff present with valid CFM
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee certificate expired
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over dry storage
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets hanging on dry storage shelves
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In cooler at front counter, removed
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage above food in tall reach in cooler
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream containers reused for food storage
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa bottles at wait station (51F- Cold Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cut lettuce draining in hand sink in kitchen, removed
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At wait station containing sanitizer, label added
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over dry storage room
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket hanging on corner of dry storage racks, removed
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep table in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler
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.