TACO REY
1812 James L Redman Parkway
Florida, 33563
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/26/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 21-05-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel on bowl of tortilla dough in reach in cooler Towels of tortillas in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In double reach in cooler unit in prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in walk in cooler. Manager labeled Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel on bowl of tortilla dough in reach in cooler Towels of tortillas in walk in cooler Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In double reach in cooler unit in prep area Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager had few new hires Warning
- 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. Cooked pork in walk in cooler. Manager labeled Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of thawing beef on floor by back door.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of cooked meats, vegetables and beans uncovered in walk in cooler
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in container of standing water by back door
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour and salt in prep station not labeled Manager started labeling
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by front counter blocked by prep cart.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Safe staff cards expired for 1 employee.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Agua fresca on floor in kitchen. Employee got off of floor Corrected On-Site
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By Front counter
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/9/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
- 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelf installed under steam well Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/9/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/28/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
- 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelf installed under steam well Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No hand sink installed at bar where three compartment sink and ice well added Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: currently undergoing plan review **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. New Bar: Establishment added bar area with ice bin, three compartments sink and no hand sink Dish area: hand-sink moved to adjoining wall and dish machine added next to ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/28/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage. Admin Complaint
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tong in soiled standing water at 88f Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelf installed under steam well Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies in back prep area 5 live flies on single service boxes 12 live flies on ceiling in prep area 9 live flies in exterior of bag of onions Manager called for service Admin Complaint
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No hand sink installed at bar where three compartment sink and ice well added Warning
- 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/. New Bar: Establishment added bar area with ice bin, three compartments sink and no hand sink Dish area: hand-sink moved to adjoining wall and dish machine added next to ice machine Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).