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TACOS ISABEL

Based on 6 health inspections, TACOS ISABEL in WAUCHULA has earned a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 6 reports on file

Hancock Road
Florida, 33873
Hardee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/19/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13518462

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved at prep table.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler under prep table. Repeat Violation
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a container with cracked lid that has tortillas in it located in reach in cooler, owner discarded the lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in back storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the reach in cooler in the storage area, owner moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink, operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled bottle of a green solution in the 3-compartment sink.

9/11/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10840600

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in the reach in cooler is in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in the microwave. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs in the women's or men's bathroom, owner showed that she does have the signs but has not put them up. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**

9/11/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10875659

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 7 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator without a hair restraint on.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in reach in cooler in back storage is torn. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer in back storage area.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at the hand wash sink in the back storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a couple of open employee drinks in the reach in freezer, owner moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed improper thawing of bacon at room temperature, informed owner of correct thawing methods. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink in back storage area, and no paper towels in the men's bathroom, owner replaced. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Printed a copy for the owner by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

5/15/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10789371

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink like substance in the ice machine on the white guard. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on the prep table is grooved. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in the reach in cooler is in disrepair. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container of flour on the floor, owner picked the flour up and put on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in the microwave. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs in the women's or men's bathroom, owner showed that she does have the signs but has not put them up. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Printed a copy for the owner. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Printed a copy for the owner to sign by end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 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 owner has two employees, one of them L. Morales has been working for over a year with no proof of training. Warning

2/27/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8743974

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their make table cutting board heavily grooved.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing signs for their bathrooms and back storage area hand sinks.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed them thawing beef at room temperature. Informed the operator on proper thawing methods.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple non-food grade plastic bags in direct contact with meats in their reach in freezer.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stored above the fill line in their make table: Chopped tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs and placed the top in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee and the owner wash their hands in their triple sink. Informed them on proper usage.

5/16/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8674352

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service items stored on floor in storage room. Operator moved to shelving. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ed old raw meat debris in edge of table where meat is cut.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator added soap. Corrected On-Site