Talkin' Tacos
1819 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612 · Permanent Food Service · License 3915635
What drove the grade
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 8 complaint inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitSep 8, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee wearing more than one set of gloves. Employee takes off one set eto use gloves underneath the first layer without washing her hands. Had a discussion about proper handwashing techniques with employee.
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Handwashing sink next to dishwasher has dishes stored inside it. Staff removed dishes and placed at dishwasher.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager came after inspection started.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Soiled dry cloths stored on reach in cooler on cooks line, underneath grill.
Earlier inspections 1
A99Routine inspection1 violation No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 22, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic1
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Sanitizer bucket tested 400ppm of quaternary ammonia.l
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.