Taco City

915 Hwy 90 W, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433 · Permanent Food Service · License 7602006

D
Grade D
Safety score 68 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 26, 2026

What drove the grade

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.High priority, repeat · 2 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 26 routine inspection
    1 high priority (1 repeat), 1 intermediate, 1 basic
    -12
  • Administrative complaint on Aug 26
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score68

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

3 violations found
  1. First visitAug 26, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    3 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

      Observed expired license 06/01/26. Establishment observed preparing, serving or selling food to customers with an expired license.

      Repeat violationAdministrative complaint

    Intermediate1

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.

      A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Raven Clark 01/19/21-01/19/26 and no other CFM for establishment.

    Basic1

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

      Observed three CO tanks stored unsecured beside drink system.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Most cited

Current license displayed1
Other sanitary and safe operation1
Manager certification and employee training1