Taqueria Garcia
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
70
Score
An inspection on December 2, 2025, at Taqueria Garcia, located at 1528 E College Ave, Ruskin, FL, resulted in a moderate risk score. This inspection noted three major violations and one minor violation, including issues with the mobile food dispensing vehicle license, expired food manager certifications, and the absence of a chemical test kit for sanitizing. Taqueria Garcia has a history of medium-risk inspections over seven scored visits.
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Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
32
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
52
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
33
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
90
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
52
Violations — Dec 2, 2025 Inspection
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Admin Complaint**
50-04-4
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/ Two food manager certifications expired 5/28/2024 - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: No proof of certified food manager provided Marbella Garcia expired 5/28/2024, Maria De Jesus Garcia expired 5/28/2024. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: No chemical test kit. **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: No proof of employee training provided. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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