GARCIA'S TACO EXPRESS INC
1448 US HWY 17 N, Wauchula, FL 33873
Hardee County · Permanent Food Service · License: SEA3500221
GARCIA'S TACO EXPRESS INC in Wauchula, FL has 20 inspections on record with 116 total violations (5.8 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.
Data current as of November 6, 2024
Emergency Closures (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2024 | Roach & rodent activity | 09:18:00 |
Inspection History (20)
Nov 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Aug 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
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Aug 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Nov 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jul 25, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Feb 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jan 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Oct 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Jul 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Apr 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Oct 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Dec 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Aug 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Feb 28, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Feb 25, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Mar 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Aug 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Feb 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Aug 1, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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How Does This Facility Compare?
GARCIA'S TACO EXPRESS INC has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Hardee County average of 0.23 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.81.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has GARCIA'S TACO EXPRESS INC had?
- GARCIA'S TACO EXPRESS INC has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has GARCIA'S TACO EXPRESS INC ever been shut down?
- Yes, GARCIA'S TACO EXPRESS INC has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at GARCIA'S TACO EXPRESS INC?
- The most frequently cited violations at GARCIA'S TACO EXPRESS INC are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
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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).
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