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TALKIN' TACOS

TALKIN' TACOS in TAMPA has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.2/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

9520 West Linebaugh Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33626
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10874335

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup being used in takis container on the reach in cooler closet to standing freezer. Manager removed and place a scoop with handle in the container. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non smooth ceiling above cooks line.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones on prep table area on the cooks line and another cell phone on prep table closest to the front counter. Manager had items moved . Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers in dishwashing area stacked on top of each other while wet. Manager separated the pans, Discussed the importance of wet nesting with the Manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the hood system not working correctly during the inspection.
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed 2 soiled towels On prep tables in kitchen.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed a sanitizer bucket testing at 0ppm. Discussed proper ppm with manager.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of whole kernel corn dented on the edge. A stop sale was placed on the item, the Manager removed the item.
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed both sanitizer spray bottles in dining area reading above 500 ppm . Discussed with manager the importance of proper sanitizer ppm.

Inspection Date: 5/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10793907

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10742113

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table adjacent to hand sink on cookline. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored with linens and drinks on shelf under prep table adjacent to 3-compartment sink.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.4 bags of jasmine rice stored on floor on service line. Employee placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic container lid on bulk sugar.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle for bulk rice stored in product. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled on storage shelf. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 wiping clothes stored in hand sink on cookline.
  • 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.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with pink sanitizer. Employee labeled Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10722160

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10711761

  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. The establishment added a dish machine in kitchen and relocated ice machine from kitchen to front service counter. Warning