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TACO EXPRESS

With 6 documented inspections, TACO EXPRESS in FORT MEADE has achieved a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

Charleston Avenue
Florida, 33861
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/12/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13458505

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs over unwashed bell peppers. Operator removed raw shelled eggs. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer with diced tomatoes in hand washing operator, removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

7/10/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10947862

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 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

11/14/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8829345

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 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

7/15/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8790960

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 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

2/2/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8499215

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 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

9/13/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8367177

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 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.