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Taco Time

19 Helmcken Road, 140 , Victoria, BC, V8Z 5G5 · Food Premises

Official record from Island Health →

Inspection summary

Taco Time has been inspected once by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), on May 6, 2026. The most recent inspection, on May 6, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on May 6, 2026. For example: Critical Food Not Protected From Contamination - Micro

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded once on May 6, 2026. For example: Poor Sanitary Design, Construction, Installation of Equipment & Utensils

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on May 6, 2026. For example: Food Safety Plan/Sanitation Plan

About this data

These results come from Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

1 inspection

  1. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Critical Food Not Protected From Contamination - Micro
      • Observed white mold-like substance on surface of boxed whole roma tomatoes in stand up cooler. Two boxes present in cooler; upper box contained contaminated tomatoes, lower box had no observed contamination.
      • Corrected on site, all tomatoes in the box with observed mold-like substance were disposed of by the operator. Second box was not disposed of due to no mold observed on any of the tomatoes. Todays salsa was produced using tomatoes stored in a separate location, unrelated to the boxed tomatoes. Ensure tomatoes, and other products, are inspect upon receipt and rejected if there is any signs of mold or contamination.
    • Poor Sanitary Design, Construction, Installation of Equipment & Utensils
      • Cutting board on prep line had visible damage with divots on the surface of the board.
      • Corrected on site, cutting board was disposed of by the operator and replaced with an undamaged cutting board. Divots and damage to cutting board can create areas for bacteria to grow which can contaminate the food that comes into contact with the board. Regularly inspect and replace boards as needed going forward.
    • Food Safety Plan/Sanitation Plan
      • Staff identified that there are no written food safety procedures for receiving of foods.
      • Update Food Safety Plan to include receiving critical control point(s) and submit to Environmental Health Officer via email. Comments Routine Inspection conducted. Handwash sink fully stocked with soap, paper towels, hot and cold water. All coolers measured less than or equal to 4C and freezers measured less than or equal to -18C. All hot holding measured greater than or equal to 60C. QUAT surface sanitizer buckets measured 200 ppm. 3 compartment sink for warewashing, QUAT sanitizer measured 300 ppm. Overall facility was clean and well maintained with no signs of pest activity observed during inspection.

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