Carrollwood, Hillsborough County

CHRONIC TACO

10420 N DALE MABRY HWY, Carrollwood, FL 33618

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
2 High Priority
Apr 1, 2025
City
Carrollwood
County
Hillsborough
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

50-17-3

Detail 23674580

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 23674575

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing on hose attachment located at mop sink.

11-27-4

Detail 23674574

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.

22-20-5

Detail 23674578

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

12B-07-4

Detail 23674579

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on Reach in cooler, adjacent to front line cook. Employee relocated water bottle during time of inspection. Open water bottle on dry storage shelf adjacent to Employee handwash sink. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 23674572

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on top of Reach in cooler adjacent to front line cook. Employee relocated phone during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23674577

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

23-03-4

Detail 23674573

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets on front service line soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets on front line cook soiled.

42-01-4

Detail 23674571

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Located by mop sink.

02D-01-5

Detail 23674576

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on front line cook not labeled. Repeat Violation

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 23414143

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of metal polish stored on prep table at time of inspection.

31B-04-4

Detail 23414142

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign provided in men's rest room at time of inspection.

02D-01-5

Detail 23414144

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oil in kitchen not labeled at time of instruction.

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-04-5

Detail 22285578

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored overtop of apples inside reach in cooler on front line.

11-27-4

Detail 22285580

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.

11-26-1

Detail 22285577

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. Emailed operator employee health agreement paperwork. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 22285576

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

23-03-4

Detail 22285579

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn next to grill.

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

41-07-4

Detail 22126068

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On table on service line by hand washing sink. Operator removed from table. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22126070

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler front Prep service line Cold holding: cut lettuce 47 f mozzarella cheese 45 f sour cream 45 f Mexican cheese 47 f operator placed in freezer. 2nd temp to 43 f Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22126069

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.

53A-05-6

Detail 22126066

Intermediate - 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/ 4 employees no food manager on duty

11-26-1

Detail 22126064

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. Printed for operator. manager and employees signed Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22126067

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dish containers on dry shelf

25-05-4

Detail 22126065

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Products in boxes on floor back kitchen Repeat Violation

21-08-4

Detail 22126063

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100 ppm retested to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 21765947

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Time Extended

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21754461

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding cut lettuce 44 f shredded cheese 44 f on front line. Operator moved to freezer 2nd temp. 44 f cheese 43 f Cold holding: reach in cooler back by office queso bag 47 f cut lettuce 45 f operator placed queso and cut lettuce to freezer. 2nd temp queso 45 f lettuce46 f Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: Reach in cooler on front counterCold holding: cut lettuce 44 f cut cabbage 44 f operator moved to freezer Cut cabbage 44 f queso 47 f cut tomatoes 47 f mozzarella cheese 47 f Mexican cheese 47 f ambient air temperature at 56 f operator stated doors for reach in cooler were open for long period of time due to switching and rotation of foods. Operator did not take temperatures in reach in cooler. Operator moved time/temperature control for safety food to reach in freezer discussed with operator to place ice on other time/temperature control for safety food items. Stop sale: Mexican cheese 47 f held over 4 hours Cut tomatoes 47 f did not cool within 4 hours. Shredded cheese 46 f held over 4 hours Admin Complaint

53A-17-1

Detail 21754458

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Person in charge not ensuring employees are properly maintaining the temperatures of time/temperature control for safety foods during hot and cold holding. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21754460

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 21754459

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go Cup lids in boxes on floor by reach in cooler back kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: Time Extended

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 21745052

High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Pineapple brand celebrity Warning

50-17-3

Detail 21745054

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21745057

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding cut lettuce 44 f shredded cheese 44 f on front line. Operator moved to freezer 2nd temp. 44 f cheese 43 f Cold holding: reach in cooler back by office queso bag 47 f cut lettuce 45 f operator placed queso and cut lettuce to freezer. 2nd temp queso 45 f lettuce46 f Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-27-4

Detail 21745049

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested at 400 plus ppm operator remade to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21745056

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. Inspector emailed operator Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-17-1

Detail 21745055

Intermediate - Person in charge not ensuring employees are properly maintaining the temperatures of time/temperature control for safety foods during hot and cold holding. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21745051

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21745048

Basic - Food stored on floor. Tortilla chips In boxes on floor back kitchen. Lemons in boxes on floor. Repeat Violation Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21745050

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go Cup lids in boxes on floor by reach in cooler back kitchen. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21745053

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table back kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 26, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 24, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 21302264

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched cash register and put gloves on and began working with food. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21302265

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding cut tomatoes 46 f shredded yellow cheese 46 f cut lettuce 46f reach in cooler on service line by cash register pay. Operator placed ice bags on items. cut lettuce 43 f 2nd temp Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21302267

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Stephannie Lopez Admin Complaint

14-11-5

Detail 21302268

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chip plastic container for chips. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21302269

Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw onions avocado on floor in boxes by ice machine Repeat Violation Warning

10-08-5

Detail 21302266

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

50-09-4

Detail 21175262

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: Time Extended

Apr 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

50-17-2

Detail 21049162

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21049156

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese mozzarella 46 f operator placed on ice to rapid cool 2nd temp to 43 f Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21049161

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21049158

Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21049157

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21049155

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21049159

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and book bag over dry storage shelf. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21049160

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed produce in boxes on floor in main kitchen. Warning

Nov 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-03-7

Detail 20676574

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Joseph Mouannes issued 4/5/2016 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-22: Admin Complaint

27-19-4

Detail 20676572

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-22: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20676571

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris observed reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen across from ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-22: Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 20676573

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table in kitchen by ice machine. Observed employee remove wet cloth from table. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-22: Time Extended

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 20525409

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler by ice maker. Observed operator move raw shelled eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20525415

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: reach in cooler on service line shredded yellow cheese 48 °F, shredded yellow cheese 45 °F, pico de Gallo 48 °F 1st temp at 11:10am. Inspector Inspector advised operator to place all Potentially hazardous foods to walk in cooler to rapid cool. 2nd temp at 12:00pm shredded yellow cheese 43 °F, shredded cheese 43 °F, pico de gallo 38 °F Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 20525418

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Joseph Mouannes issued 4/5/2016 Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20525417

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Soiled cutting boards under dry storage shelf by three compartment sink. Warning

27-19-4

Detail 20525413

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning

22-31-4

Detail 20525416

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dish dry storage shelf by three compartment sink. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20525406

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans on dry dish storage rack. Repeat Violation Warning

10-08-5

Detail 20525408

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed employee raise Handle above ice. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20525411

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris observed reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen across from ice machine. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 20525412

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20525410

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table in kitchen by ice machine. Observed employee remove wet cloth from table. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-08-4

Detail 20525407

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at 0 ppm. Observed employee re make solution to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20525414

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple bins of bulk in back kitchen not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning