How many health inspections has Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz had?

Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

Has Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz ever been shut down?

No, Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

Has Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz faced any disciplinary actions?

Yes, Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.

How much has Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz been fined?

Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

How many inspections has Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz had?

Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz find?

Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 27, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).

Has Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

What are the most common violations at Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz?

The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 4-602.11(C): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) P.

Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz

24050 State Rd 54, Lutz, FL 33559

Hillsborough County · Food Service
Owner: Jennifer Escobar
DBPR License: MFD3953632
FDACS Estab #: 357857

Overview

Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz has been inspected twice on record, with a combined 10 violations across both inspections. The facility received a focused inspection on September 3, 2023 related to Hurricane Idalia with no violations noted. A routine inspection on September 26, 2023 documented 6 violations, primarily intermediate-priority findings: the person in charge could not correctly answer questions about foodborne illness prevention, the establishment lacked written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events, and a handwashing sink in the back area was blocked by boxes and lacked soap. All cited issues were corrected on site. The most recent inspection on August 27, 2025 resulted in 4 violations, including a high-priority finding that in-use serving spoons for boiled peanuts had not been washed within 4 hours. Toxic cleaning supplies were also stored above single-use food items. Two intermediate violations involved gaps in employee health documentation and training. All violations were corrected on site during inspection.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

0Inspections

0Violations

0Closures

$200in Fines

3FDACS Insp.

Last inspected FDACS: August 27, 2025

Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 0 violations / inspection 0 violations per inspection

Hillsborough County Avg 5.75 violations / inspection 5.75 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz
Action Date	Case Number	Fine	Violation Date	Enforcement Office
Aug 13, 2025	3--2025044690	$200.00	Jan 31, 2025	Miami (Doral)

Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2025 — 1 inspection

Aug 27, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected.

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.11(C) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) PP

Retail area: In use serving spoons for boiled peanuts soiled and not washed within 4 hours. Per manager, spoons in use since they opened the store in the morning and still in use at noon. COS: Person in charge washed, rinsed and sanitized the utensil. x

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf

Person in charge could not correctly answer all questions regarding main food borne illnesses. Guidelines provided. Y o

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf

Establishment could not provide verifiable documentation that employees are informed of reporting requirements.

7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP

Retail area: Cleaning supplies products stored above single use items intended for use with food. COS: Single use items were moved to safe location. x

2023 — 2 inspections

Sep 26, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Following Handouts: Guidance for Written Procedure for Vomiting and Diarrheal events, Food Allergen Awareness , Employee Health Guidelines, Reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

Person in charge could not correctly answer all questions regarding main food borne illnesses. Guidelines provided. o

Establishment could not provide verifiable documentation that employees are informed of reporting requirements o

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf

Establishment could not provide written procedures for clean-up and disinfection of vomiting and diarrheal events.

6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf

Back area: No Hand soap available at the hand washing sink near ice machine. COS: Soap provided by the person in charge.

5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf

Back area: Hand washing sink blocked by boxes of damages and return products. COS: Items blocking the sink were removed and stored it properly.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16

Back storage area: Wet mop left not hung to dry.

Sep 3, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: DIANA DUNCAN, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia. Inspection report provided via email.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz had?: Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
Has Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz ever been shut down?: No, Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz faced any disciplinary actions?: Yes, Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz been fined?: Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
When was Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz last inspected?: Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 27, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz had?: Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz find?: Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 27, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 4-602.11(C): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) P.
Does Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz have any repeat violations?: Yes, Taco Time Authentic Mexican Food in Lutz has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf.