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TACO KING CORP

9000 N FLORIDA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33604

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 20, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3355936
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8375196
DBPR license3919119

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored on top of cheese and raw chicken stored on top op plantains in reach-in-cooler. Operator emailed safe refrigerator storage tear sheet. **Warning**

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Intermediate 6

#8Intermediate11-27-4

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. **Warning**

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#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area **Warning**

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#10Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Change ownership and remodel adding dessert bar, prep area, ice machine, hand sink and wall put up in front kitchen area **Warning**

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#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

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#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area **Warning**

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#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**

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Basic 6

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

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#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**

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#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Basket of potatoes and onions on floor in kitchen area **Warning**

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#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. In front kitchen area **Warning**

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#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front and back kitchen area **Warning**

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#6Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.