Taco Loco
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
74
Score
Taco Loco has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “no plan review submitted”, which has been cited nine times.
By comparison, the average Plant City facility scores 81, putting Taco Loco on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on make line stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by ice machine
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make line
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink by ice machine
31B-04-4
74
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed black to go bag in reach in freezer with raw meat
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Hand washing sinks not installed by ice machine in storage area. On approved plans on file, Item 25 hand sink supposed to be installed in garage loading area not installed as indicated on approved plans. Discussed with managers and they will convert extra employee restroom to a hand washing facility and remove door. Operator head placed a portable handwashing station with no hot water supply to left side of ice machine.
31A-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By prep room hand sink
31B-02-4
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans approved as of 4-23-2025. Establishment not meeting accurate depiction on drawing. Item 25 hand sink supposed to be installed in garage loading area not installed as indicated on approved plans. Discussed employee restroom I was supposed to be converted to just a hand washing station only. Discussed inspection with plan review department. In order to remodel existing bathroom into just a handwashing sink area updated plan review application and layout. Need to be submitted to plan review directly. Modifications sent to plan of view on July 7, 2025.
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By prep room hand sink
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared, sauces, soups, cooked meats, and cooked rice and reach in cooler units not dated Observed frozen tamales and reach in freezer, not dated with date of preparation
02C-02-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed juice bottles that were filled with water and frozen being used to pull down heated potentially hazardous foods.
25-32-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By prep room hand sink
31B-04-4
47
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Existing layout still present, revised plans still needed for establishment, to reflect all equipment locations. Plans are denied as of 3-28-2025 due to client failure to respond and resolve deficiencies. Plans are deficient due to: a'\005C005C00A2 Lack of ceiling photos (to verify ceilings meet requirements) a'\005C005C00A2 Lack of updated plans to address issues noted from Inspection # 3533322 performed on 11/04/2025: o Addition of Three-Compartment Sink; o Separate prep area with 1 slicer, 1 mixer, 3 prep tables, ice well with food items; o Storage area has garage doors, ice machine, and coolers. a'\005C005C00A2 Based on submitted plans handwashing sinks were required in: o Storage Area (next to or within view of the ice machine) o Added Prep Area (area with work tables, ice well, and ice machine; area separated with wall from original kitchen space) a'\005C005C00A2 A written agreement to keep the garage door closed except when loading/unloading supplies or to render the garage door incapable of being opened was required to ensure food storage and prep spaces would not be exposed to the outside environment. Above deficiencies will need to be addressed when the establishment reapplies for plan review. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Time extension granted. Operator stated revisions were sent in and hand sink installation in progress **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: Plans approved as of 4-23-2025. Establishment not meeting accurate depiction on drawing. Manager is getting sinks installed Monday Item 24 hand sink in secondary prep area off of kitchen not installed as indicated on approved plans. Item 25 hand sink supposed to be installed in garage loading area not installed as indicated on approved plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-01: Item 25 hand sink supposed to be installed in garage loading area not installed as indicated on approved plans. A portable's hand sink was placed to left side of ice machine and is not hard plumbed. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By ice machine in storage area, and prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: Hand washing sinks not installed. Manager stated both will be installed Monday Item 24 hand sink in secondary prep area off of kitchen not installed as indicated on approved plans. Item 25 hand sink supposed to be installed in garage loading area not installed as indicated on approved plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-01: Item 24 on plans installed in kitchen. Item 25 is a non hard plumbed system. Discussed with managers and they will convert extra employee restroom to a hand washing facility and remove door. Operator head placed a portable handwashing station with no hot water supply to left side of ice machine. **Admin Complaint**
31A-07-4
82
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Existing layout still present, revised plans still needed for establishment, to reflect all equipment locations. Plans are denied as of 3-28-2025 due to client failure to respond and resolve deficiencies. Plans are deficient due to: a'\005C00A2 Lack of ceiling photos (to verify ceilings meet requirements) a'\005C00A2 Lack of updated plans to address issues noted from Inspection # 3533322 performed on 11/04/2025: o Addition of Three-Compartment Sink; o Separate prep area with 1 slicer, 1 mixer, 3 prep tables, ice well with food items; o Storage area has garage doors, ice machine, and coolers. a'\005C00A2 Based on submitted plans handwashing sinks were required in: o Storage Area (next to or within view of the ice machine) o Added Prep Area (area with work tables, ice well, and ice machine; area separated with wall from original kitchen space) a'\005C00A2 A written agreement to keep the garage door closed except when loading/unloading supplies or to render the garage door incapable of being opened was required to ensure food storage and prep spaces would not be exposed to the outside environment. Above deficiencies will need to be addressed when the establishment reapplies for plan review. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Time extension granted. Operator stated revisions were sent in and hand sink installation in progress **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: Plans approved as of 4-23-2025. Establishment not meeting accurate depiction on drawing. Manager is getting sinks installed Monday Item 24 hand sink in secondary prep area off of kitchen not installed as indicated on approved plans. Item 25 hand sink supposed to be installed in garage loading area not installed as indicated on approved plans. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By ice machine in storage area, and prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: Hand washing sinks not installed. Manager stated both will be installed Monday Item 24 hand sink in secondary prep area off of kitchen not installed as indicated on approved plans. Item 25 hand sink supposed to be installed in garage loading area not installed as indicated on approved plans. **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
82
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Existing layout still present, revised plans still needed for establishment, to reflect all equipment locations. Plans are denied as of 3-28-2025 due to client failure to respond and resolve deficiencies. Plans are deficient due to: a'\00A2 Lack of ceiling photos (to verify ceilings meet requirements) a'\00A2 Lack of updated plans to address issues noted from Inspection # 3533322 performed on 11/04/2025: o Addition of Three-Compartment Sink; o Separate prep area with 1 slicer, 1 mixer, 3 prep tables, ice well with food items; o Storage area has garage doors, ice machine, and coolers. a'\00A2 Based on submitted plans handwashing sinks were required in: o Storage Area (next to or within view of the ice machine) o Added Prep Area (area with work tables, ice well, and ice machine; area separated with wall from original kitchen space) a'\00A2 A written agreement to keep the garage door closed except when loading/unloading supplies or to render the garage door incapable of being opened was required to ensure food storage and prep spaces would not be exposed to the outside environment. Above deficiencies will need to be addressed when the establishment reapplies for plan review. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Time extension granted. Operator stated revisions were sent in and hand sink installation in progress **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By ice machine in storage area, and prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked meats, rice, sauces and vegetables in coolers not dated. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
74
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of cold and flu medicine on shelf above tortillas. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table next to steam well: guacamole with tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (46F - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler by back storage door: shelled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding). Manager will call for service and ice product **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked meats, rice, sauces and vegetables in coolers not dated. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Existing layout still present, revised plans still needed for establishment, to reflect all equipment locations. Plans are denied as of 3-28-2025 due to client failure to respond and resolve deficiencies. Plans are deficient due to: a¿¢ Lack of ceiling photos (to verify ceilings meet requirements) a¿¢ Lack of updated plans to address issues noted from Inspection # 3533322 performed on 11/04/2025: o Addition of Three-Compartment Sink; o Separate prep area with 1 slicer, 1 mixer, 3 prep tables, ice well with food items; o Storage area has garage doors, ice machine, and coolers. a¿¢ Based on submitted plans handwashing sinks were required in: o Storage Area (next to or within view of the ice machine) o Added Prep Area (area with work tables, ice well, and ice machine; area separated with wall from original kitchen space) a¿¢ A written agreement to keep the garage door closed except when loading/unloading supplies or to render the garage door incapable of being opened was required to ensure food storage and prep spaces would not be exposed to the outside environment. Above deficiencies will need to be addressed when the establishment reapplies for plan review. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By ice machine in storage area, and prep area **Warning**
31A-07-4
55
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Discussed plan reviewer Shuler, plans still being revised as of 11-2-2024 Intermediate - Inaccurate plan layout approved There are 2 three compartment sinks in kitchen, only 1 drawn. Where ice machine is located in kitchen there is a wall and open door frame. Separate prep area with 1 slicer, 1 mixer, 3 prep tables, ice well with food. Storage area has garage doors, ice machine, and coolers 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/. **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2024
50-09-4
82
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Inaccurate plan layout approved There are 2 three compartment sinks in kitchen, only 1 drawn. Where ice machine is located in kitchen there is a wall and open door frame. Separate prep area with 1 slicer, 1 mixer, 3 prep tables, ice well with food. Storage area has garage doors, ice machine, and coolers **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Plans sent to plan reviewer on May 15th and pending review. Will review at next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cut tomatoes in reach in cooler not dated **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
74
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 handout to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed three compartment sink, chip and soda serving station with no designated hand washing station. Observed employee cutting limes on drink cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: no hand sink installed in bar/ server area **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has server station and bar area with three compartment sink, chip warmer, soda station with ice bin and no designated hand sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Plans received as of 11-9-2023, verified with plan review. Layout will be reevaluated at next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
51-16-7
74
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting limes for drinks with bare hands **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over peppers in reach in cooler. Emailed storage handout to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Observed server handle cellphone then cutting limes in server station with out washing hands. **Warning**
12A-29-4
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 handout to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed three compartment sink, chip and soda serving station with no designated hand washing station. Observed employee cutting limes on drink cooler **Warning**
31A-07-4
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has server station and bar area with three compartment sink, chip warmer, soda station with ice bin and no designated hand sink **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Emailed handout to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
39
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored of ready to eat cake Corrected- observed employee place chicken on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of onions and limes stored in floor in kitchen **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls used to scoop bulk flour **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on dry storage shelf above microwave **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 CO2 tanks not secured at soda bib station **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven handles **Warning**
10-20-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Loco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Loco on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Loco?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Taco Loco.
How does Taco Loco compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
Taco Loco most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.
Has Taco Loco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Loco have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Loco 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 Taco Loco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Loco is inspected around four times per year on average.
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