Clearwater, Pinellas County

TALKIN' TACOS

2849 GULF OF BAY BLVD UNIT C, Clearwater, FL 33759

FoodSeating

Latest violations

1 Intermediate

Apr 16, 2026

City

Clearwater

County

Pinellas

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

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 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

41-17-4

Detail 24517232

Intermediate - -Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in back kitchen area. Manager discarded solution -Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.spray bottle storage on shelf near clean containers . Manager relocated spray bottle Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24517228

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine

16-21-4

Detail 24517233

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine in well area . Manager cleaned area Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 24517230

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

10-17-4

Detail 24517229

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment - between wall and triple sink . Manager placed knives in triple sink to be cleaned. Per manager , knife holder on order Corrective Action Taken

06-08-5

Detail 24517231

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food ( raw shrimp ) thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Manager placed some packages of shrimp in a container and cold water flowed over the packages inside the container and some packages in walk in cooler to thaw . Corrected On-Site

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-26-1

Detail 24013087

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Time Extended

51-18-6

Detail 24013088

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Time Extended

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03B-01-6

Detail 23957112

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked corn 118 F at steam table . Cook reheated corn on grill at 172 F Reviewed with manager reheating and hot ho,ding procedures Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23957107

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - Large trashcan in front of hand wash sink at cook line . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times . Manager relocated trash can (corrected on site ) - hand wash sink in front counter area not accessible due to detached drain pipe resulting in water draining onto floor Reviewed with manager Manager scheduled service for the following day

11-26-1

Detail 23957106

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.

51-13-4

Detail 23957110

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-18-6

Detail 23957105

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

08B-17-4

Detail 23957111

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of whole tomatoes) stored with ready-to-eat food ( containers of salsas ) in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager

29-03-4

Detail 23957108

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from front counter hand wash sink when in use . Employee mopped floor

21-38-4

Detail 23957109

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in cook line area . Reviewed with manager

Jan 30, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 15, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-08-7

Detail 23361088

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/ Establishment currently not licensable. Discussed with manager Ed updated plans must be submitted to plan review within 60 days. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23361089

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/. Inspector observed plans on file changed from current layout during licensing. Establishment removed, added and rearranged equipment on cook line such as prep tables, fryers, reach in deli coolers, and racks throughout kitchen. Warning