LOCO'S TACOS & BAR INC
1525 W THARPE ST UNIT # 5 & #6
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/27/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. ROP Tilapia 50F thawed inside bag. See stop sale.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Plantains stored in reach in freezer in styrofoam container with no lid/cover. Repeat Violation
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. ROP Tilapia thawed inside packaging 50F.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth chlorine 10ppm. Manager corrected to chlorine 100ppm during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one cook with expired food handler training. Per manager has food handler training booklets delivered.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food with fork and drink stored next to meat slicer and portioned salsa preparation.
- 16-16-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Wash only set up in 3 compartment sink.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked tamales stored in walk in cooler uncovered. Cooked tortilla chips stored in bowls on top of microwave not covered.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken 28F thawing on drain board at 3 compartment sink no running water.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Tylenol stored on food contact shelf next to bags of masa.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cilantro debris in bottom of hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 12/20/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back doors to establishment.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on side of dirty ice machine. Employee washed and relocated scoop at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on sides of ice machine.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over jalapeño peppers. Eggs moved to bottom at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In mens room. Employee restocked paper towels at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).