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CALI STREET TACOS

Food safety records indicate CALI STREET TACOS in SPRING HILL has 9 inspections with a 2.5/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

4670 Commercial Way
Florida, 34606
Hernando County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13555119

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust: the fan in the refrigerator. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Marcus Leon through National Registry for Food Safety Professionals expired on 10/29/2024. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13552708

  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust: the fan in the refrigerator. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies were flying around inside the food trunk. The operator killed the flies, swept them up, and sanitized the area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Marcus Leon through National Registry for Food Safety Professionals expired on 10/29/2024. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled: The cutting board is soiled with a mold-like substance.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed the operator the DBPR form HR 5022-090. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10834991

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies on wall. Operator has employee actively trying to kill flies. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: 2 live flies inside mobile Admin Complaint
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Marcus Leon through National Registry for Food Safety Professionals on 10/29/2024. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: No food manager certificate Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Bernardo Juan - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: No employee reporting agreement Admin Complaint
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with written - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Written procedures not filled out **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10845273

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust: the fan in the refrigerator. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies, on the chip bucket. Operator has employee actively trying to kill flies. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Marcus Leon through National Registry for Food Safety Professionals expired on 10/29/2024. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with written. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted consumer advisory poster. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 5/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10832078

  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies on wall. Operator has employee actively trying to kill flies.
  • 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. Emailed operator digital copy
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Marcus Leon through National Registry for Food Safety Professionals on 10/29/2024. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink covered with cutting board. Operator removed. 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. Bernardo Juan
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with written
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine sanitizer spray bottle
  • 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed.For reporting purposes only. Hood ventilation system to the left of the grill not functional at time of inspection

Inspection Date: 1/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10739207

  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on surrounding walls/ceiling.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in carton stored on shelf above opened bag of ready-to-eat french fries in reach-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Marcus Leon through National Registry for Food Safety Professionals on 10/29/2024.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed water to handwash sink turned off at start of inspection with cutting board on top of handwash sink. Operator moved cutting board and restored water. Discussed importance with operator. 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. Operator had employees sign document at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Hood ventilation system to the left of the grill not functional at time of inspection.

Inspection Date: 4/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8636875

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8443046

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8417547

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on grill. Warning
  • 35B-10-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service. Windows on truck were left open with screen doors open. Operator has parts to repair screen window. Warning
  • 03F-12-1:High Priority - Fruit or vegetable that was rendered time/temperature control for safety upon cutting and/or ready-to-eat hermetically sealed food rendered time/temperature control for safety upon opening that was not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit before placing under time as a public health control found at a temperature greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Tomatoes (92F - Time as a Public Health Control at 1:30 PM) in bus containers sitting on front prep area and prep area behind cook line. Operator and employee stated the tomatoes were cut from an ambient state two hours ago. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fruit or vegetable that was rendered time/temperature control for safety upon cutting and/or ready-to-eat hermetically sealed food rendered time/temperature control for safety upon opening that was not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit before placing under time as a public health control found at a temperature greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Tomatoes (92F - Time as a Public Health Control at 1:30 PM) in bus containers sitting on front prep area and prep area behind cook line. Operator and employee stated the tomatoes were cut from an ambient state two hours ago. Warning
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed rice in container on shelf above bus tub of cut tomatoes, shredded cheese, and housemade salsa kept at room temperature. The operator and employees stated the items have been out for one to two hours and that they are held on time. Discussed proper time marking for each individual item on time. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Steak (128F - Hot Holding at 1:30 PM); Pork (131F - Hot Holding at 1:30 PM) in steam table. Employee turned down steam table earlier and did not turn it back up. Employee turned steam table up. Items reheated to 165F. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer wiping cloth solution with chlorine at 200+ ppm. Employee corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chip dispensing unit has an accumulation of grease and food debris inside of dispenser. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked with a cutting board at time of inspection. Employee removed to make handwash sink accessible. Corrected On-Site Warning