St. Cloud, Osceola County

TACO TOWN MEXICAN FOOD

2009 13 ST, St. Cloud, FL 34769

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
1 High Priority
Dec 9, 2025
City
St. Cloud
County
Osceola
Status
Current / Active
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.

Dec 9, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 24238406

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef, chicken over sauce in walk in cooler

22-02-4

Detail 24238410

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on make table on cookline

14-01-5

Detail 24238409

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups in make table pans on cookline Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 24238411

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on reach in cooler underneath make table on cookline

14-11-5

Detail 24238413

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler underneath make table on cookline

08B-38-4

Detail 24238414

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bin of raw ground beef on floor in walk in cooler Case of water bottles and soda cans on floor at front counter

23-03-4

Detail 24238408

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

22-16-4

Detail 24238412

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelving

21-12-4

Detail 24238407

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One on make table on cookline

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

31A-11-4

Detail 24033820

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in handwashing sink at front counter

32-04-4

Detail 24033823

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's room Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24033817

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used as scoop in grated cheese pan in make table on cookline

14-09-4

Detail 24033819

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table on cookline

40-06-5

Detail 24033821

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bag on top of cases of sodas at front counter Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 24033818

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In dry storage room near bathrooms Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 24033822

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In dry storage container of beans in dry storage area in kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 24033816

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cookline

May 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 15

08B-56-4

Detail 23745399

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Container with assorted drinks stored in ice machine outside

08A-05-6

Detail 23745391

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties stored over potatoes wrapped in foil at walk in cooler

01B-13-4

Detail 23745403

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in ice machine due to drinks stored in ice machine

41-10-4

Detail 23745390

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored on cutting board next to hot well at front counter Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23745393

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line

02C-04-5

Detail 23745396

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cabeza and tongue at walk in cooler

41-17-4

Detail 23745400

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer is clear spray bottle not labeled Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 23745402

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom door

12B-01-4

Detail 23745397

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. All employees in facility

40-06-5

Detail 23745395

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table

14-11-5

Detail 23745394

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Middle lid of reach in cooler at cooks line

36-11-4

Detail 23745401

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. At cooks line

22-08-4

Detail 23745389

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line next to storage cart

25-22-4

Detail 23745398

Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Case of water stored directly on floor at front counter Case of water stored under paper towel dispenser at front counter

33-31-5

Detail 23745392

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Warmer and prep table at back area

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-17-6

Detail 23362748

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over french fries at outside reach in freezer Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23362757

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside where reach in freezers and ice machine are stored

31A-09-4

Detail 23362756

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at front counter had a sanitizer bucket in the sink Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23362750

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. women's bathroom had hand sanitizer instead of soap. Operator replaced with soap Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23362747

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer in clear spray bottle not labeled at front counter Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 23362749

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men and women bathroom doors

51-11-4

Detail 23362753

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in storage room next to office

14-09-4

Detail 23362754

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table at cooks line

12B-07-4

Detail 23362755

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on prep table next across from walk in cooler Employee drink stored on dry storage shelf

14-69-4

Detail 23362751

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer by the AC

25-06-4

Detail 23362746

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Case of Pepsi stored directly in floor under soap dispenser at front counter,observed water from wet hands dripping on case.Operator moved of the floor and stored with other sodas Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23362752

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed avocados stored over bags of mozzarella cheese at walk in cooler

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

08A-17-6

Detail 22783580

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef in ziplock stored over French fries in brown bags at outside reach in freezer Raw beef stored over flour at reach in cooler on cooks line Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22783577

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table at cooks line

08B-38-4

Detail 22783578

Basic - Food stored on floor. Black beans stored on floor at stock room Case of water stored on floor at front line

14-69-4

Detail 22783581

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer outside by AC unit

10-01-5

Detail 22783579

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 in direct contact with beans Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22783576

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves in kitchen

25-05-4

Detail 22783582

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go drink trays out of plastic stored on floor at front counter

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

41-15-5

Detail 22444257

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 400+. Corrected to 50ppm. Educated

16-37-1

Detail 22444254

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary or chlorine

02C-02-5

Detail 22444259

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef, cooked chicken, cooked red beans all in walk in cooler

51-11-4

Detail 22444260

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside

14-11-5

Detail 22444262

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table

08B-38-4

Detail 22444261

Basic - Food stored on floor. Lettuce. Walk in cooler

14-69-4

Detail 22444255

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer

23-03-4

Detail 22444258

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in freezer

02D-01-5

Detail 22444256

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar

Jun 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

01A-05-4

Detail 22062815

High Priority - Tres leches dessert cups, unlabeled-Food received from unapproved source/no invoice/no Information provided to verify source. See Stop Sale.

11-27-4

Detail 22062817

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.

24-14-4

Detail 22062816

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.

14-20-4

Detail 22062813

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

06-01-5

Detail 22062814

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Various items thawing in kitchen. Light colored product thawing in 3 bin sink, and one darker colored item thawing on prep table. Advised to thaw under refrigeration or under running water, no ambient air thawing.

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

53A-03-7

Detail 21686128

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/ 1 of 2 on duty today. BEATRIZ GOMEZ 2 7-2027.

11-26-1

Detail 21686130

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.

53B-10-4

Detail 21686131

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 21686129

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avacados in prep area. Corrected On-Site

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-10-4

Detail 21506678

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Front counter/pass through window with chipping paint. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: Chipping paint and rough surface. Time Extended

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

08B-02-4

Detail 21276836

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Talked to owner regarding steam table at front counter where glass does not cover foods. Same table as above, needs side guard for anyone standing near it.

14-15-4

Detail 21276825

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Wooden vodka box under equipment in kitchen.

16-37-1

Detail 21276831

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Owner stats he does not have.

53B-01-5

Detail 21276828

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.

32-04-4

Detail 21276829

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom in kitchen.

14-01-5

Detail 21276832

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

25-25-4

Detail 21276835

Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside.

12B-07-4

Detail 21276834

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Pink container over prep table/expo line in kitchen

08B-48-4

Detail 21276827

Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee portioning sauces at front counter.

13-07-4

Detail 21276837

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Male cook with bracelets.

14-10-4

Detail 21276826

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Front counter/pass through window with chipping paint.

36-11-4

Detail 21276833

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen, several areas at 3 bin sink, at cookline and others.

02D-01-5

Detail 21276830

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

Jun 2, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

50-17-2

Detail 21120293

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

31B-06-4

Detail 21120289

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21120292

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

08B-49-4

Detail 21120286

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Whole rotisserie chicken in walk-in cooler

13-07-4

Detail 21120284

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 21120285

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Trays with meats In walk-in cooler and a flour bag in dry storage

10-08-5

Detail 21120291

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21120288

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter

25-05-4

Detail 21120290

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In floor at back area next to reach in freezers

33-31-5

Detail 21120287

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. At back area reach in cooler, fryers, wood and other items.

Jan 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 20788878

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. Changed the front counter lay-out and add a steam table - no hand wash sink Warning** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-14: Admin Complaint

Nov 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-52-4

Detail 20658182

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. 25 ppm - 50 ppmCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 20658180

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken and raw shrimp over bread in reach in cooler and raw chickenover ready to eat food in walking cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 20658181

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. Changed the front counter lay-out and add a steam table - no hand wash sink Warning** Warning

24-18-4

Detail 20658179

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