TACO'S EL FLACO.

Florida DBPR

1026 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE · HILLSBOROUGH, FLORIDA

Closed by Florida DBPR, Oct 2025. Passed re-inspection Dec 2025.

9 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 14 high-priority violations in the last 12 months · 4 closures on record in the last 24 months.

CLOSURE ON RECORD

Closed by Florida DBPR on October 13, 2025. Passed re-inspection December 8, 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
VIOLATIONS
47
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 20
2026
PASS 5 violations 2 HIGH PRIORITY
High Priority Chemical Safety
Original container — properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory

Cited 1 time on this inspection

High Priority Other
Personnel with infections restricted

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Intermediate Other
Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Intermediate Documentation & Training
Current license properly displayed

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Basic Other
Other conditions sanitary and safe operation

Cited 1 time on this inspection

JAN 15
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 4 HIGH PRIORITY
High Priority Chemical Safety
Original container — properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Intermediate Other
Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed

Cited 1 time on this inspection

High Priority Food Storage & Handling
Food protection, cross-contamination

Cited 2 times on this inspection

High Priority Other
Personnel with infections restricted

Cited 1 time on this inspection

High Priority Sanitation
Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Basic Employee Hygiene
Clean clothes, hair restraints

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Intermediate Other
Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Intermediate Plumbing & Waste
Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Intermediate Documentation & Training
Current license properly displayed

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Basic Other
Other conditions sanitary and safe operation

Cited 2 times on this inspection

JAN 5
2026
PASS 9 violations 5 HIGH PRIORITY
High Priority Chemical Safety
Original container — properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory

Cited 1 time on this inspection

High Priority Food Temperature
Food out of temperature

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Intermediate Other
Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed

Cited 1 time on this inspection

High Priority Food Storage & Handling
Food protection, cross-contamination

Cited 1 time on this inspection

High Priority Other
Personnel with infections restricted

Cited 1 time on this inspection

High Priority Sanitation
Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Intermediate Plumbing & Waste
Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Intermediate Documentation & Training
Current license properly displayed

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Basic Other
Other conditions sanitary and safe operation

Cited 1 time on this inspection

DEC 8
2025
PASS 1 violation
Intermediate Documentation & Training
Current license properly displayed

Cited 1 time on this inspection

OCT 13
2025
FAIL 3 violations
Intermediate Pest Activity
Presence of insects/rodents — animals prohibited, outer openings protected

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Intermediate Documentation & Training
Current license properly displayed

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Basic Other
Other conditions sanitary and safe operation

Cited 1 time on this inspection

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OCT 9
2025
FAIL 4 violations
Basic Sanitation
Non-food contact surfaces clean

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Intermediate Pest Activity
Presence of insects/rodents — animals prohibited, outer openings protected

Cited 2 times on this inspection

Intermediate Documentation & Training
Current license properly displayed

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Basic Other
Other conditions sanitary and safe operation

Cited 1 time on this inspection

OCT 7
2025
FAIL 4 violations
Basic Sanitation
Non-food contact surfaces clean

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Intermediate Pest Activity
Presence of insects/rodents — animals prohibited, outer openings protected

Cited 2 times on this inspection

Intermediate Documentation & Training
Current license properly displayed

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Basic Other
Other conditions sanitary and safe operation

Cited 1 time on this inspection

OCT 6
2025
FAIL 11 violations 3 HIGH PRIORITY
High Priority Chemical Safety
Original container — properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory

Cited 1 time on this inspection

High Priority Food Temperature
Food out of temperature

Cited 1 time on this inspection

High Priority Food Storage & Handling
Food protection, cross-contamination

Cited 4 times on this inspection

Basic Sanitation
Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Basic Sanitation
Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Basic Sanitation
Non-food contact surfaces clean

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Intermediate Plumbing & Waste
Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Intermediate Pest Activity
Presence of insects/rodents — animals prohibited, outer openings protected

Cited 3 times on this inspection

Basic Sanitation
Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Intermediate Documentation & Training
Current license properly displayed

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Basic Other
Other conditions sanitary and safe operation

Cited 2 times on this inspection

FEB 5
2025
PASS · 0 violations

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