Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

TACO EXPRESS KW

5180 SUNCREST RD · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 15, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number1325987
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10936628
DBPR license5453368

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish (53F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F – Cold Holding) at preparation cooler. As per person in charge, product placed inside unit more than 4 hours prior.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish (53F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F – Cold Holding) at preparation cooler. As per person in charge, products placed inside unit more than 4 hours prior.

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at preparation cooler at 51F.

#2Basic50-03-4

Basic – Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

#3Basic50-04-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:16 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.