Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LOCO'S TACOS & BAR INC

1525 W THARPE ST UNIT # 5 & #6 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32303

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3413314
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8579264
DBPR license4703047

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Tylenol stored on food contact shelf next to bags of masa.

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cilantro debris in bottom of hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink.

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#3Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food with fork and drink stored next to meat slicer and portioned salsa preparation.

#4Basic16-16-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Wash only set up in 3 compartment sink.

#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.

#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked tamales stored in walk in cooler uncovered. Cooked tortilla chips stored in bowls on top of microwave not covered.

#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken 28F thawing on drain board at 3 compartment sink no running water.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 6, 2026 1:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.