Talkin' Tacos in Clearwater
Last inspected:
2849 Gulf of Bay Blvd Unit C, Clearwater, FL 33759Part of: Talkin Tacos Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Talkin' Tacos in Clearwater has been inspected 20 times since 2016, accumulating 109 violations—an average of 5.5 per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Employee health reporting violations have been cited repeatedly, appearing in at least 5 inspections including August 2025, March 2024, and February 2023. Food contact surface violations were documented in March 2024, March 2005, and February 2023. A fire safety violation was noted in December 2018 when marked exits were blocked by boxes and trash. The facility's most recent inspection on September 5, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition following an August 14 warning for 14 violations, including high-priority findings related to employee health reporting, time as a control measure, food condition, and proper hand and arm washing. The March 2024 inspection prompted an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Talkin' Tacos in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Talkin' Tacos in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Talkin' Tacos in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Talkin' Tacos in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Talkin' Tacos in Clearwater last inspected?
- Talkin' Tacos in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Talkin' Tacos in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Talkin' Tacos in Clearwater are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Talkin' Tacos in Clearwater had?
- Talkin' Tacos in Clearwater has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Talkin' Tacos in Clearwater find?
- Talkin' Tacos in Clearwater was most recently inspected on April 16, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Talkin' Tacos in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Talkin' Tacos in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- Has Talkin' Tacos in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Talkin' Tacos in Clearwater has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Talkin' Tacos in Clearwater operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Tijuana Flats (2018).
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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