Taco Time Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
61
Score
Taco Time Mexican Grill, located at 15200-1 Old Hwy 441 in Tavares, FL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 12, 2026. This inspection resulted in one major and eight minor violations, including repeat issues with a reach-in cooler and issues with restroom doors and ceiling tiles. Across thirteen scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a medium-risk rating.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
61
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
39
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
61
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
67
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
55
Mar 7, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
58
Feb 16, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
19
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
50
Violations — Feb 12, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler gaskets by cook line. Reach in cooler by cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men and women restrooms
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile be cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In pico container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets by cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On dry storage shelf. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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