Cali Street Tacos
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Cali Street Tacos 14 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food manager certification expired”, showing up six times.
Cali Street Tacos' latest score of 70 falls below the Spring Hill average of 83. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
14
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (84F - Cold Holding). The operator discarded the sour cream. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream (84F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
70
Dec 17, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2025
Complaint Partial
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employees walking in and out of the food truck with out washing hands before prepping food. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. **Admin Complaint**
27-12-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touch her cell phone with dirty gloves, took off gloves and put on new gloves and did not wash hands. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Marcus Leon through National Registry for Food Safety Professionals expired on 10/29/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean utensils stored outside. **Warning**
24-07-4
47
Oct 22, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Marcus Leon through National Registry for Food Safety Professionals expired on 10/29/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust: the fan in the refrigerator. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies were flying around inside the food trunk. The operator killed the flies, swept them up, and sanitized the area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Marcus Leon through National Registry for Food Safety Professionals expired on 10/29/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled: The cutting board is soiled with a mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed the operator the DBPR form HR 5022-090. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust: the fan in the refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
43
Sep 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies, on the chip bucket. Operator has employee actively trying to kill flies. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Marcus Leon through National Registry for Food Safety Professionals expired on 10/29/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with written. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted consumer advisory poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust: the fan in the refrigerator. **Warning**
23-03-4
61
May 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies on wall. Operator has employee actively trying to kill flies.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with written
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine sanitizer spray bottle
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink covered with cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Emailed operator digital copy
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Marcus Leon through National Registry for Food Safety Professionals on 10/29/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
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. Bernardo Juan
11-26-1
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
45
Jan 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in carton stored on shelf above opened bag of ready-to-eat french fries in reach-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Operator had employees sign document at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Marcus Leon through National Registry for Food Safety Professionals on 10/29/2024.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed water to handwash sink turned off at start of inspection with cutting board on top of handwash sink. Operator moved cutting board and restored water. Discussed importance with operator. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on surrounding walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
61
Apr 4, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 12, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed rice in container on shelf above bus tub of cut tomatoes, shredded cheese, and housemade salsa kept at room temperature. The operator and employees stated the items have been out for one to two hours and that they are held on time. Discussed proper time marking for each individual item on time. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fruit or vegetable that was rendered time/temperature control for safety upon cutting and/or ready-to-eat hermetically sealed food rendered time/temperature control for safety upon opening that was not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit before placing under time as a public health control found at a temperature greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Tomatoes (92F - Time as a Public Health Control at 1:30 PM) in bus containers sitting on front prep area and prep area behind cook line. Operator and employee stated the tomatoes were cut from an ambient state two hours ago. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Fruit or vegetable that was rendered time/temperature control for safety upon cutting and/or ready-to-eat hermetically sealed food rendered time/temperature control for safety upon opening that was not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit before placing under time as a public health control found at a temperature greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Tomatoes (92F - Time as a Public Health Control at 1:30 PM) in bus containers sitting on front prep area and prep area behind cook line. Operator and employee stated the tomatoes were cut from an ambient state two hours ago. **Warning**
03F-12-1
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer wiping cloth solution with chlorine at 200+ ppm. Employee corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Steak (128F - Hot Holding at 1:30 PM); Pork (131F - Hot Holding at 1:30 PM) in steam table. Employee turned down steam table earlier and did not turn it back up. Employee turned steam table up. Items reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chip dispensing unit has an accumulation of grease and food debris inside of dispenser. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked with a cutting board at time of inspection. Employee removed to make handwash sink accessible. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on grill. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service. Windows on truck were left open with screen doors open. Operator has parts to repair screen window. **Warning**
35B-10-4
35
May 19, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 16, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide cold water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. No cold water present at time of inspection. Hot water is at 140F. Operator stated a new water pump was installed this past Sunday and they are working on getting cold water restored to truck. **Warning**
27-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled to the right of the three compartment sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. **Warning**
29-01-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No cold water present at time of inspection. **Warning**
29-08-4
64
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cali Street Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cali Street Tacos on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cali Street Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “food manager certification expired” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cali Street Tacos.
How does Cali Street Tacos compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?
Cali Street Tacos most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill average of 83.
Has Cali Street Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cali Street Tacos have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cali Street Tacos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cali Street Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cali Street Tacos is inspected around four times per year on average.
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