THE TACO KING CORP
Cortez Road West
Florida, 34210
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the empl
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees. Repeat Violation
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on food preparation table cooked onions and peppers (124F - Hot Holding).educated Person in charge on hot holding Time/temperature control for safety food.Person in charge placed back on the grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottle soda and water stored on floor.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation food debris.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned microwave and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Reach in cooler shelves are rusted and pitted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge put on hair restraint and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Reach in cooler shelves are rusted and pitted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on his shoe,put on gloves and started preparing food and failed to wash hands. Educated employee on Handwashing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2023 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).