DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

TACO EXPRESS

With 5 documented inspections, TACO EXPRESS in FORT MEADE has achieved a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Charleston Avenue
Florida, 33861
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10947862

  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service cups on the floor in the hallway by restrooms. Operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw beef to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in handwashing in the kitchen. Operator removed strainer. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8829345

  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups in box on the floor. Operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach in cooler

Inspection Date: 7/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8790960

  • 36-62-4:Basic - Some lights not functioning the dining room.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. operator paid in full during inspection conformation #247034541 Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 2/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8499215

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Colander in hand wash sink. Operator removed colander. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8367177

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dining area by the tv and by women's restroom. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Limes in storage container on floor in the walk-in cooler. Removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line. Employee removed knife from in between cutting board and equipment. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Above prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Inside reach in cooler next to the walk-in cooler.