TALKIN' TACOS

TALKIN' TACOS in CLEARWATER has 4 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.5/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

390 North Congress Avenue
Florida, 33426
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13492732

  • 51-18-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10921831

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of whole tomatoes) stored with ready-to-eat food ( containers of salsas ) in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from front counter hand wash sink when in use . Employee mopped floor
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in cook line area . Reviewed with manager
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - 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
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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.

Inspection Date: 1/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10721011

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10708656

  • 50-08-7:High Priority - 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. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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. Warning