Taco Express in Summerland Key
24171 Overseas Hwy, Summerland Key, FL 33042
Taco Express in Summerland Key operated with significant food safety deficiencies in 2023 before showing marked improvement. The facility recorded 47 violations across 9 inspections from February 2023 to October 2025, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection—at the Florida statewide average. The most serious findings clustered in mid-2023: a June 12, 2023 inspection documented 10 violations including 5 high-priority violations (management awareness, proper cooking temperatures, food contact surface sanitation, shellfish stock requirements, and handwashing), leading to an administrative complaint recommendation. A July 20, 2023 follow-up inspection issued a warning for 8 violations including employee health reporting failures, handwashing violations, and inadequate cooking temperatures. An August 16, 2023 call-back inspection found 4 violations (handwashing, food condition, allergen awareness, time-temperature control) and complied. From November 2024 onward, violation counts dropped sharply: 3 violations in November 2024, 2 in April 2025, and 9 in the most recent October 2, 2025 inspection—though that recent inspection categorized multiple findings under "food in good condition," suggesting potential documentation variance. No emergency closures were issued despite the severity of 2023 violations. The most recent inspection on October 2, 2025 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: October 2, 2025
Taco Express in Summerland Key: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Taco Express in Summerland Key: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 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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— 4 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Taco Express in Summerland Key: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Express in Summerland Key last inspected?
- Taco Express in Summerland Key was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 2, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Express in Summerland Key?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Express in Summerland Key are: Food in good condition, Proper sanitizing, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Taco Express in Summerland Key had?
- Taco Express in Summerland Key has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Express in Summerland Key find?
- Taco Express in Summerland Key was most recently inspected on October 2, 2025 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Express in Summerland Key ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Express in Summerland Key has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
- Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
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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.
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