Trakas Tacos
2337 Seven Springs Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34655 · Permanent Food Service · License 6101685
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 28 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate, 4 basic (1 repeat)-20
- Safety score80
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
More time given
Basic2
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No one cooking
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
More time given
- First visitJul 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
In reach in cooler - raw chicken and chorizo over tortillas, operator moved tortillas to top. In walk in cooler - raw beef over cooked vegetables, operated moved beef to bottom
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Under tortilla chips, operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Can opener blade
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
Receipt shows charge for credit vs cash. Charge is not shown on menu
Basic4
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
On oven door and fryer door, operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Long pony tail on cook
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
In prep area - spatulas, ladles
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
In storage area, bag in box soda, beverage area acoustic tiles.
Repeat violation
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.