Taquitos Mexican in St Petersburg
Last inspected:
9617 Bay Pines Blvd, St Petersburg, FL 33708Taquitos Mexican in St. Petersburg has averaged 6.2 violations per inspection across 22 inspections since December 2022, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Chemical storage violations and employee health policy violations have been recurring findings, appearing across multiple inspections. High-priority violations including improper hand washing, approved food source issues, and time-temperature control failures have been cited in at least 8 inspections. A propane tank larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity was found stored inside the building on January 28, 2025. The most recent inspection on January 14, 2026 was completed with no further action, with violations noted in food contact surfaces and chemical storage.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taquitos Mexican in St Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Taquitos Mexican in St Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Taquitos Mexican in St Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued
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Taquitos Mexican in St Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taquitos Mexican in St Petersburg last inspected?
- Taquitos Mexican in St Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taquitos Mexican in St Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taquitos Mexican in St Petersburg are: Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Taquitos Mexican in St Petersburg had?
- Taquitos Mexican in St Petersburg has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taquitos Mexican in St Petersburg find?
- Taquitos Mexican in St Petersburg was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taquitos Mexican in St Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Taquitos Mexican in St Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Taquitos Mexican in St Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taquitos Mexican in St Petersburg has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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