How many health inspections has TACO LOCO had?

TACO LOCO has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has TACO LOCO ever been shut down?

No, TACO LOCO has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at TACO LOCO?

The most frequently cited violations at TACO LOCO are: Premises clean, Shell stock requirements, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?

OVERALL SANITATION: Premises not clean or in disrepair indicate systemic food safety management failure. Unsanitary conditions support pest populations, bacterial growth, and cross-contamination. Dirty facilities correlate with higher rates of critical violations. A facility's general cleanliness is the strongest predictor of its food safety performance. Maintain entire premises in clean and sanitary condition. Develop and implement cleaning schedule covering all areas. Clean as you go during operations. Deep clean regularly. Remove unnecessary items and clutter. Maintain exterior areas to prevent pest attraction. Address all maintenance needs promptly.

TACO LOCO

2006 W REYNOLDS ST STE 1, Plant City, FL 33563-4701

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: TACO LOCO EXPRESS INC · License: SEA3909646

TACO LOCO in Plant City, FL has 26 inspections on record with 117 total violations (4.5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

26Inspections

117Violations

0Closures

Data current as of June 5, 2025

Inspection History (26)

Jun 5, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 9, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Apr 3, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

May 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 27, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Mar 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 22, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Oct 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

May 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Mar 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Apr 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Dec 4, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Apr 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 14, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

How Does This Facility Compare?

TACO LOCO has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has TACO LOCO had?: TACO LOCO has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has TACO LOCO ever been shut down?: No, TACO LOCO has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at TACO LOCO?: The most frequently cited violations at TACO LOCO are: Premises clean, Shell stock requirements, Clean multi-use utensils.

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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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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