TAQUERIA LA FAVORITA
231 South Brevard Avenue
Florida, 34266
DeSoto County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old food debris in microwave.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout via email
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed bread stored in to go bag on top of fridge.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prep top cooler items on top (); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); queso (54F - Cold Holding); bottom compartment (54F); rice (42F - Cold Holding) operator states items were loaded at 1200pm must be used or discarded by 400pm. Operator was advised of time as a public health control and given form via email.
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. chicken (118F - Reheating); cooked tomatillos on counter (57F - Cold Holding) operator added to grill and turned up heat to quickly reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped cooked steak (123F - Hot Holding); cooked onions and pepper (101F - Hot Holding)stored on counter. Operator states she took them off the grill at 1200pm . Items must be sold or discarded by 4 pm **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4: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. Inspector provided handout via email
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee hired over 60 days with no training.
- 11-26-1: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. Inspector provided handout via email
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One expired.
- 53B-03-5:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee with unapproved provider E Food Trainer.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2023 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).