TACO EXPRESS KW

TACO EXPRESS KW has 3 health inspections on file for its KEY WEST location, with an overall rating of 2.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

5180 SUNCREST RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10936628

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at preparation cooler at 51F.
  • 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler. As per person in charge, product placed inside unit more than 4 hours prior.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler. As per person in charge, products placed inside unit more than 4 hours prior.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 6/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10734656

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken at reach in cooler unit.

Inspection Date: 12/4/2024

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
  • 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.