TACO BUS
9641 Gulf Boulevard
Florida, 33706
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Sticky trap with 3 dead flies in prep area. Employee removed sticky trap. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen soiled with food debris.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice in ice machine. Employee removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board in rear prep room near walk in cooler. Employee moved wet cloth to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on prep table near walk in cooler. Employee moved to dish area. Soda nozzles soiled on self service soda machine. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line near frozen drink station.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cook line.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between dirty shelf and cooking equipment on cook line. Employee removed knife. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of warmer oven soiled. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler drawers on cook line.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Date dots on clean pans on drying rack area.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler Chicken and taco beef made 9-10 not covered. Employee covered beef and chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board . Employee moved cloth to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Chicken in walk in cooler dated 9-3.
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked Chicken in walk in cooler dated 9-3.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Frozen drink machine soiled with black mild like debris. Soda nozzle in self service soda machine soiled. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled pitcher in hand sink. Educated employee.
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Tres leche and flan in grab and go not labeled for sale. Employee moved to walk in / reach in cooler in kitchen for order only. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Chicken and taco beef made 9-10 no date mark. Employee dated chicken and taco beef
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner not labeled in dry storage area. Employee labeled sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2024 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
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. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of cooking oil on the floor in the rear prep room. Employee moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained, soda fountain nozzle soiled. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped container in hand sink. Educated on hand sinks.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/28/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Women's rest room door propped open. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave in prep area handles soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reach in cooler and steam table. Employee removed knives. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reach in coolers soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in storage soiled with food debris. Slicer on clean storage rack soiled with food debris. Soda nozzles soiled with debris, cutting boards on reach in coolers stained. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/28/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold like debris. Warning
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Women's rest room door propped open. Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave in prep area handles soiled. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.ice bucket not inverted stored on top of ice machine. Employee removed ice bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cook line next to sauces. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in walk in cooler. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of tomatoes stored on the floor in walk in cooler, Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reach in cooler and steam table. Employee removed knives. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in prep area soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reach in coolers soiled. Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of jalapeño on dry storage shelf. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves no hand wash to work with food.educated employee and employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over corn in reach in freezer, employee moved fish to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw grouper (47F- cold holding). Employee moved grouper to walk in cooler with ice. Retemped raw grouper 42F. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ expired certified food manager certificate 9-1-2023. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in storage soiled with food debris. Slicer on clean storage rack soiled with food debris. Soda nozzles soiled with debris, cutting boards on reach in coolers stained. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in storage area blocked by rack of single service. Hand sink in dish area has trays blocking it. 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. Chicken made 9-23-2023 no date mark. Employee dated chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2023 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).