DEL TACO

DEL TACO in TALLAHASSEE has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2410 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10876489

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box containing beef stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed food item during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food item cold holding less than 4 hours: Diced tomatoes 53F. Operator placed tomatoes inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 1/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8788677

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense guacamole. Operator removed bowl during time of call back. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8855047

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8844207

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of clear containers and inserts, ware wash area.
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed ladle for ground beef touching food on hot hold line.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shredded chicken thawing in standing water near 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet stored in mop bucket, mop sink area.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice in working container not labeled near hot hold line.
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed 2 employees wash hands for approximately 5-7 seconds.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed polish cleaner stored on hand wash sink near warmers.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in any dispensers. Manager replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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

Inspection Date: 5/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8569352

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed