Taco Rey in Plant City
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1812 James L Redman Pkwy, Plant City, FL 33563Taco Rey in Plant City has operated under persistent food safety compliance challenges. The facility recorded 19 inspections between 2023 and October 2025, documenting 94 total violations—an average of 4.9 per inspection, near the statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility experienced one emergency closure on November 21, 2022 for sewage backup, and received two disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. Handwashing and hand/arm washing violations appeared in 8 of the last 9 inspections, and food contact surface violations were cited in every inspection between March 2023 and October 2025—a pattern spanning over two years. Employee health policy violations were documented in 4 of the last 6 inspections. The most recent inspection on October 6, 2025 resulted in a "Call Back - Complied" disposition following a prior routine inspection on October 1, 2025 that resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation with 15 violations including handwashing facility deficiencies.
Most recent closure: November 21, 2022 for sewage back up.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Rey in Plant City: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Taco Rey in Plant City: Emergency Closure History (1)
Taco Rey in Plant City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025072974 | $200.00 | Oct 1, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2022058034 | $400.00 | Nov 21, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
Taco Rey in Plant City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Taco Rey in Plant City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Rey in Plant City last inspected?
- Taco Rey in Plant City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Taco Rey in Plant City last shut down?
- Taco Rey in Plant City was last shut down on November 21, 2022 for sewage back up. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Rey in Plant City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Rey in Plant City are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Taco Rey in Plant City had?
- Taco Rey in Plant City has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Rey in Plant City find?
- Taco Rey in Plant City was most recently inspected on April 7, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Rey in Plant City ever been shut down?
- Yes, Taco Rey in Plant City has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has Taco Rey in Plant City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Taco Rey in Plant City has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Taco Rey in Plant City been fined?
- Taco Rey in Plant City has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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