Talkin' Tacos in Clearwater

Last inspected:

2849 Gulf of Bay Blvd Unit C, Clearwater, FL 33759

Part of: Talkin Tacos Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

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.

21Inspections
115Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Talkin' Tacos in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 5.5 violations / inspection 5.5 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Talkin' Tacos in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. With folded boxes and trash cans in back kitchen area

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
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— 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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