TACOS TEQUILA AND RUM
490 MANDALAY AVE STE 10, CLEARWATER, FL 33767
License #6218178
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →TACOS TEQUILA AND RUM in CLEARWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 74.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 13, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 17 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 14 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on May 13, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: no critical rows, 4 major, and 3 minor.
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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.
Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawed at room temperature, ground beef raw proteins
- [05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White .refrigerator.
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit missing.
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various cooked foods.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- [53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No one available with certification. Manager has certificates but is not present.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Plastic juice bottles and cooking oil stored on floor in back storage area.
What do locals think?
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Would you eat here?
TACOS TEQUILA AND RUM has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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