TACO WAY
With 4 inspections documented, TACO WAY maintains a 2.2/5 food safety rating in JACKSONVILLE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 2 months ago · 4 reports on file
Taco Way
Florida, 33569
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
12/15/2025· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13483626
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 int, 7 basic
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door not self closing Repeat Violation
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tile over soda bib station
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Some ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In front of walk in cooler
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with torn gasket Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment soiled
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Left side of hood filters with grease build up
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of raw fish stored over open container of salsa in walk in cooler shelf
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken, raw beef (48-49F - Cold Holding), stored in cook line drawer reach in cooler, place there from main walk in cooler but was left out for a bit and employee place in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink near back door. Employee provided paper towel Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New employee hired under 30 days with no proof of form
8/5/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 13455985
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 4 basic
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door in dining not self closing Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with torn gasket Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of prep food stored on floor in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair near soda bib station Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles chemical stored above clean plates on cook line. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
- 03C-89-4:Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Operator is doing Partially cooked raw beef stored on shelf above cooked beef in walk in cooler. Employee properly stored. Provided employee with paperwork
- 08A-28-4:Intermediate - Partially cooked raw animal food is not separated from ready-to-eat food. Partially cooked raw beef stored on shelf above cooked beef in walk in cooler. Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site
7/8/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10837534
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
5/12/2025· 10mo ago
Visit ID: 10815867
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 2 int, 10 basic
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex restroom in dining area not self closing and missing hinges
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles over entire kitchen area and prep area and ware washing area and dry storage. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles with water damages near walk in cooler. Ceiling tile in unisex restroom in disrepair
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink area
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food with no hair restraint
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer with torn gasket
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile on cook line in disrepair
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of flour tortillas stored on floor in kitchen. Case of fry jug oil stored on floor in kitchen. Bags of ice stored on floor in walk in freezer . Case of frozen fish stored on floor in walk in freezer.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair near soda bib station
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old prep label on clean container at ware washing area
- 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Operator under new ownership. Operator submitted application with no plans but at licensing, plans don't match changes from previous operator. No temporary license will be issued. Operator will need to submit DBPR HR-7005 a¿¿ Division of Hotels and Restaurants Application for Plan Review Provided paperwork to operator. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cilantro produce stored in direct contact in non-food grade bag in walk in cooler. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw packaged beef stored over cheese on shelf in walk in cooler. Employee properly stored. Raw prep beef stored over prep vegetable sauce in make table reach in cooler. Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink near back door. Employee provided Corrected On-Site
- 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator under new ownership. Operator submitted application with no plans but at licensing, plans don't match changes from previous operator. No temporary license will be issued. Operator will need to DBPR HR-7005 a¿¿ Division of Hotels and Restaurants Application for Plan Review. Provided paperwork to operator. Warning