Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

TALKIN' TACOS

9520 W LINEBAUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33626

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3594176
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10874335
DBPR license3916090

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#8High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of whole kernel corn dented on the edge. A stop sale was placed on the item, the Manager removed the item.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed both sanitizer spray bottles in dining area reading above 500 ppm . Discussed with manager the importance of proper sanitizer ppm.

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup being used in takis container on the reach in cooler closet to standing freezer. Manager removed and place a scoop with handle in the container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non smooth ceiling above cooks line.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones on prep table area on the cooks line and another cell phone on prep table closest to the front counter. Manager had items moved . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed clear containers in dishwashing area stacked on top of each other while wet. Manager separated the pans, Discussed the importance of wet nesting with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the hood system not working correctly during the inspection.

#6Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed 2 soiled towels On prep tables in kitchen.

#7Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed a sanitizer bucket testing at 0ppm. Discussed proper ppm with manager.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.