TACO LINDO
4003 SANTA BARBARA BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Water cases stored on floor by kitchen entrance.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at prep area; individually wrapped raw burger patties stored with package of cheese. Operator removed cheese to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in freezer at prep area; raw chicken stored over raw beef, all items not commercially packaged. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored with lemon juice bottles. Operator removed lemon juice bottles to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough mixer soiled with food debris.
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is currently licensed at 10 seats but is operating with 70 seats; this includes the addition of a bar area - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Seating change has not been increased; operator currently has 45 seats ** Time Extended** **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink behind bar. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink behind bar - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Operator has not received approval from plan review for the remodel. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container without handle used as scoop inside large container of salsa in walk in cooler
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is currently licensed at 10 seats but is operating with 70 seats; this includes the addition of a bar area
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice in small reach in freezer next to wine rack. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02%27-2024 Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink behind bar.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (101F - Hot Holding) on cooks line, per operator pork was prepared 20 minutes prior to operator reheated for hot holding. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink behind bar
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/23/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages over prep table and food. Educated operator on proper storage and operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet at mop sink.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer next to microwave and service station.
- 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. Observed no proof of employee reporting agreement. Provided operator with agreement and operator had employees sign. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on all the reach in coolers in the establishment.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on wire shelf next to the three compartment sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on the reach in gaskets on multiple reach in units.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning stored above three compartment sink.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table near the reach in freezer. Operator placed the wet cloth inside the sanitizer container. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the can opener blade on prep table in front of the walk in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).