How many health inspections has TACO-QUILA MEXICAN KITCHEN AND CANTINA had?

TACO-QUILA MEXICAN KITCHEN AND CANTINA has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has TACO-QUILA MEXICAN KITCHEN AND CANTINA ever been shut down?

Yes, TACO-QUILA MEXICAN KITCHEN AND CANTINA has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at TACO-QUILA MEXICAN KITCHEN AND CANTINA?

The most frequently cited violations at TACO-QUILA MEXICAN KITCHEN AND CANTINA are: Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces, Single-use items.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?

CONTAMINATION RISK: Reusing single-use items (gloves, cups, utensils, foil) that were designed for one use creates contamination pathways. Single-use gloves develop micro-tears during use, becoming bacterial incubators. Reused single-use containers lose structural integrity, leaking contaminated liquids. Single-use utensils cannot be properly sanitized between uses. Single-use articles (gloves, cups, lids, foil, plastic wrap, straws, stirrers, paper napkins) must be used once and discarded. Do not wash and reuse. Store in original packaging to prevent contamination. Dispense in sanitary manner. Use food-grade single-use items only.

TACO-QUILA MEXICAN KITCHEN AND CANTINA

22996 US HWY 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33765

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: TACO-QUILA MEXICAN KITCHEN AND CANTINA LLC · License: SEA6212825

TACO-QUILA MEXICAN KITCHEN AND CANTINA in Clearwater, FL has 21 inspections on record with 170 total violations (8.1 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

21Inspections

170Violations

1Closures

Data current as of April 10, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for TACO-QUILA MEXICAN KITCHEN AND CANTINA
Date	Reason	Reopened
Nov 17, 2020	Rodent activity	10:31:00

Inspection History (21)

Apr 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Apr 9, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Nov 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

May 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 29, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 5, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jan 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Nov 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 5, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 8, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Oct 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Jan 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 7, 2017 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 4, 2016 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

TACO-QUILA MEXICAN KITCHEN AND CANTINA has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has TACO-QUILA MEXICAN KITCHEN AND CANTINA had?: TACO-QUILA MEXICAN KITCHEN AND CANTINA has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has TACO-QUILA MEXICAN KITCHEN AND CANTINA ever been shut down?: Yes, TACO-QUILA MEXICAN KITCHEN AND CANTINA has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at TACO-QUILA MEXICAN KITCHEN AND CANTINA?: The most frequently cited violations at TACO-QUILA MEXICAN KITCHEN AND CANTINA are: Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces, Single-use items.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

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