Westchase, Hillsborough County

TALKIN' TACOS

9520 W LINEBAUGH AVE, Westchase, FL 33626

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 15, 2026
City
Westchase
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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.

May 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 24559432

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish washing machine chlorine bottle is empty employees washing dishes at time of inspection. Warning

22-45-4

Detail 24559433

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes in dish washing machine with no chlorine sanitizer. Discussed with employees to use the three compartment sink to sanitize dishes Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24559435

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw beef between 49F-50F held in the sink from overnight then placed into walk in cooler upon arrival of opening. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24559434

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw beef between 49F-50F held in the sink from overnight then placed into walk in cooler upon arrival of opening. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24559436

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of chips employee moved from floor Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 24122128

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of whole kernel corn dented on the edge. A stop sale was placed on the item, the Manager removed the item.

41-27-4

Detail 24122131

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed both sanitizer spray bottles in dining area reading above 500 ppm . Discussed with manager the importance of proper sanitizer ppm.

14-01-5

Detail 24122135

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup being used in takis container on the reach in cooler closet to standing freezer. Manager removed and place a scoop with handle in the container. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 24122127

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non smooth ceiling above cooks line.

40-06-5

Detail 24122132

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones on prep table area on the cooks line and another cell phone on prep table closest to the front counter. Manager had items moved . Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24122129

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers in dishwashing area stacked on top of each other while wet. Manager separated the pans, Discussed the importance of wet nesting with the Manager. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24122134

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the hood system not working correctly during the inspection.

21-10-4

Detail 24122130

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed 2 soiled towels On prep tables in kitchen.

21-08-4

Detail 24122133

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed a sanitizer bucket testing at 0ppm. Discussed proper ppm with manager.

May 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

31A-09-4

Detail 23612490

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 wiping clothes stored in hand sink on cookline.

53B-01-5

Detail 23612492

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.

41-17-4

Detail 23612489

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with pink sanitizer. Employee labeled Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23612495

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 23612493

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table adjacent to hand sink on cookline. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23612486

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored with linens and drinks on shelf under prep table adjacent to 3-compartment sink.

08B-47-4

Detail 23612488

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.4 bags of jasmine rice stored on floor on service line. Employee placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 23612487

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic container lid on bulk sugar.

10-01-5

Detail 23612491

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle for bulk rice stored in product. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23612494

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled on storage shelf. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site

Dec 12, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 18, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-08-7

Detail 23362569

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23362570

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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. The establishment added a dish machine in kitchen and relocated ice machine from kitchen to front service counter. Warning