Plant City, Hillsborough County

TACO REY

1812 JAMES L REDMAN PKWY, Plant City, FL 33563

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Apr 7, 2026
City
Plant City
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

14-31-5

Detail 24495473

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bag cut and used for tortilla press. Discussed using food grade bag

21-34-4

Detail 24495470

Basic - Cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food. Observed towel off container of cooked tortillas on make line

36-24-5

Detail 24495474

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By dish machine

14-17-4

Detail 24495471

Basic - Reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

08B-12-5

Detail 24495472

Basic - Stored food not covered. Serve can of refried beans cooked chicken and a few containers of sauces in walk-in cooler not covered .

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-33-4

Detail 24089744

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In back prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 24089743

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of cooked meats, beans and sauces in walk in cooler not covered Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time Extended

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

35A-02-7

Detail 24080310

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 9 live flies on dry storage racks in back kitchen 1 live fly on package of husks 24 live flies of dry storage racks in dish area. Manager began eradicating and cleaning and sanitizing area Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 24080307

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By front counter. Manager refilled Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-20-4

Detail 24080309

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Can of extra thick tomato sauce dented and leaked on dry storage shelving. Manager discarded can. Manager stated they are waiting for credit Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-33-4

Detail 24080305

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In back prep area Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24080308

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of cooked meats, beans and sauces in walk in cooler not covered Warning

06-01-5

Detail 24080306

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 3 large containers of raw pork thawing in standing water Warning

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 23660600

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in walk in cooler. Manager labeled Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Time Extended

21-05-5

Detail 23660598

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel on bowl of tortilla dough in reach in cooler Towels of tortillas in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 23660601

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 23660599

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In double reach in cooler unit in prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Time Extended

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

53B-01-5

Detail 23627525

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

11-26-1

Detail 23627526

Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager had few new hires Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23627527

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in walk in cooler. Manager labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

21-05-5

Detail 23627530

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel on bowl of tortilla dough in reach in cooler Towels of tortillas in walk in cooler Warning

16-46-4

Detail 23627529

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 23627528

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In double reach in cooler unit in prep area Warning

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 23390256

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by front counter blocked by prep cart.

53B-14-5

Detail 23390251

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Safe staff cards expired for 1 employee.

08B-38-4

Detail 23390254

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of thawing beef on floor by back door.

08B-12-5

Detail 23390253

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of cooked meats, vegetables and beans uncovered in walk in cooler

06-01-5

Detail 23390252

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in container of standing water by back door

14-17-4

Detail 23390255

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

02D-01-5

Detail 23390250

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour and salt in prep station not labeled Manager started labeling

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-05-4

Detail 22697245

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By Front counter

08B-38-4

Detail 22697244

Basic - Food stored on floor. Agua fresca on floor in kitchen. Employee got off of floor Corrected On-Site

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-17-4

Detail 22436701

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Time Extended

14-06-4

Detail 22436702

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelf installed under steam well Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Time Extended

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-07-4

Detail 22325626

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No hand sink installed at bar where three compartment sink and ice well added Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: currently undergoing plan review Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22325627

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. New Bar: Establishment added bar area with ice bin, three compartments sink and no hand sink Dish area: hand-sink moved to adjoining wall and dish machine added next to ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22325624

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Time Extended

14-06-4

Detail 22325625

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelf installed under steam well Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Time Extended

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 22316053

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies in back prep area 5 live flies on single service boxes 12 live flies on ceiling in prep area 9 live flies in exterior of bag of onions Manager called for service Admin Complaint

31A-07-4

Detail 22316058

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No hand sink installed at bar where three compartment sink and ice well added Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22316051

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. New Bar: Establishment added bar area with ice bin, three compartments sink and no hand sink Dish area: hand-sink moved to adjoining wall and dish machine added next to ice machine Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22316056

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage. Admin Complaint

10-07-4

Detail 22316057

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tong in soiled standing water at 88f Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22316052

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler Warning

14-17-4

Detail 22316055

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

14-06-4

Detail 22316054

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelf installed under steam well Warning

Mar 23, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-11-5

Detail 21879838

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken Lexan

21-04-4

Detail 21879840

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

16-46-4

Detail 21879839

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

12B-13-4

Detail 21879841

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

42-01-4

Detail 21879837

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

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-24-5

Detail 21587162

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind dish machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: Observed hole in wall behind dish machine Time Extended

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

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

28-26-5

Detail 21585459

High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed waste water backing up on floor under 3-compartment sink , the walkway to the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer Observed employees walking through wastewater to walk-in cooler and aback prep area Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21585463

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed spoon stored in hand sink on service line Corrected-observed employee place in dish machine Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21585458

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area Corrected observed employee replace Corrected On-Site Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21585462

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind dish machine Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21585461

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing at room temperature Corrected -observed employee place under cold running water Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21585460

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour on dry storage shelf Corrected-observed employee label Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-22-4

Detail 20860526

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

21-04-4

Detail 20860525

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 20860529

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walkin in cooler gasket

24-18-4

Detail 20860528

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

21-12-4

Detail 20860527

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

Jul 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 20360941

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

31A-09-4

Detail 20360939

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pans in sink next to ice machine

12B-07-4

Detail 20360937

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee on ice machine

06-06-5

Detail 20360938

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Put in cooler Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 20360940

Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef,chicken in walkin in cooler

42-01-4

Detail 20360942

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