TORCHY'S TACOS
2314 TYRONE BLVD N, Saint Petersburg FL 33710 · 727-308-3332
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen landing on bag in box soda boxes. 3 live flies in the office area of kitchen 2 live flies in rear near used oil container. Educated on flies and provided vermin education.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda, ice tea and aghast frescas nozzles soiled -soda machine ice chute soiled
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty Monica Nieto does not have proof of CFM.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty Monica Nieto does not have proof of CFM. Currently 10 employees on duty
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -debris on door of ice machine
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soda gun holster behind bar soiled Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in beer cooler behind bar.
Jan 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Supervisor on duty Brandi Richardson has Food Handler certificate, not Food Manager.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Supervisor on duty Brandi Richardson has Food Handler certificate, not Food Manager. Only food manager certificate on file is that of Jeremy Burns who is out of town. 7 employees present.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. -mixture from sanitizer dispenser in 3 compartment sink is testing at 0PPM quaternary. Operator will add sanitizer by hand until equipment has been repaired.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near mop sink and 3 compartment sink
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Jan 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee handled trash can and pitcher stored in hand wash sink and proceeded to grab gloves to put on for food handling. Discussed that she must wash hands first and handling gloves first dirties the gloves. She discarded gloves and washed hands. -employee handled raw chicken with gloved hands, removed gloves and started to put on new pair of gloves. Discussed proper hand washing and glove changing with operator and he washed his hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty rag in dish pit and proceeded to engage in food prep with no hand wash.
Live, small flying insects found -1 live fly by 3 comp sink -1 live fly behind bar -1 live fly in kitchen Not observed landing on food contact surfaces Operator killed 1 fly by 3 comp sink
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cilantro rice (125F - Hot Holding); refried beans (122F - Hot Holding); queso sauce (122F - Hot Holding) Operator turned up heat on hot holding unit and stirred items, all retemped above 165 F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzle behind bar has debris inside Operator cleaned and sanitized soda nozzle
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink near tortilla prep area blocked by trash can Operator unblocked sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Measuring cup/pitcher being stored in hand wash sink near tortilla prep area Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Supervisor on duty Brandi Richardson has Food Handler certificate, not Food Manager.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Supervisor on duty Brandi Richardson has Food Handler certificate, not Food Manager. Only food manager certificate on file is that of Jeremy Burns who is out of town. 7 employees present.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink. Operator restocked with paper towels.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. -mixture from sanitizer dispenser in 3 compartment sink is testing at 0PPM quaternary. Operator will add sanitizer by hand until equipment has been repaired.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near mop sink and 3 compartment sink
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -avocados being prepped and stored in original box amongst unwashed avocados, on reach in cooler cutting board. Operator washed avocados and sanitized cutting board.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator remade all sanitizer buckets and tested at 200PPM.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa (48F - Cold holding); pico (45F - Cooling); black bean corn salsa (48F - Cold holding) Items placed in freezer retested all items at or below 41F
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Both dumpsters.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored above ready-to-eat food.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar.
Jan 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cook line: corn (47F - Cold Holding); pico (44F - Cold Holding); mix cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Employees moved into walk in cooler to bring down temperatures.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tater tots (114F - Hot Holding) Employee discarded item.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Assistant Manager on duty stated she was promoted 9 months ago not certified.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Seven employees engaging with food or food preparation with no CFM present.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies of employee food certificates.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Not chain next to single door freezer in prep area.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Dirty utensils hung up with clean utensils over 3cs. Employee removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Towels not stored in sanitizer bucket in bar area.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen landing on bag in box soda boxes. 3 live flies in the office area of kitchen 2 live flies in rear near used oil container. Educated on flies and provided vermin education.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked onions. Employee moved eggs to lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. guacamole (51F - Cold Holding) and pico de gallo (46F - Cold Holding), shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding) sour cream (44F - Cold Holding) employee moved items to chiller for quick chill. retemped after 25 minutes guacamole (43F - Cold Holding) and pico de gallo (41F - Cold Holding), shredded cheese (43F - Cold Holding) sour cream (41F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line,
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wet cloth in hand sink. Employee removed wet cloth.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on cutting boards in prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on shelf over pooled egg wash. Employee removed speaker.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic pans in dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on beer cooler in front bar area. Holster for soda gun soiled in bar area,
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of walk in cooler on cook line has standing water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth in the hand sink in the rear prep area. Employee removed wet cloth.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk container of white powder not labeled. Employee labeled masa.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No back flow preventer at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - Ice chute at soda machine in Dining room area soiled with mold like substance.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand signs at sinks in restaurant.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
9 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. @ @1:25 barbacoa already cooling for 1.5 hours 80 F @ 2:13 barbacoa 30F. Manager moved to blast chill cooler.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee failed to wash hands after washing dishes prior to putting gloves on. Manager spoke to employee
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pulled their pants up did not wash hands before putting gloves on. Manager spoke to employee
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a reach cooler - not all products commercially packaged. Raw eggs stored over ready to food. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pico more than 24 hours still 53 degrees, sour cream 55 degrees, shrimp hot holding at 133 degrees
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.; pico (53F - Cold Holding); @2:21 39F sour cream (55F - Cold Holding);
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. @2:11 salsa 47F Manager placed in blast chiller
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Shrimp under heat warm @133 F. Manager discarded shrimp.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink area next to triple sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough mixer soiled with food debris. Soda gun holster mold like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Black cart in front of hand sink in back prep area. Manager removed the cart
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted. Manager inverted ice bucket.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on top shelf in prep area. Manager removed speaker
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on shelf in dish area.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws at bar area not wrapped.
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.