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TACOS MY FRIEND #3

Based on 5 health inspections, TACOS MY FRIEND #3 in BARTOW has earned a 3.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 5 reports on file

1445 US HWY 17 S

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

11/21/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10911182

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between backsplash and wall at the 3 compartment sink.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (123F - Hot Holding); beef (125F - Hot Holding) inside the marinating.

1/3/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10704591

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/25/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8714147

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 51-06-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Hard plumbing connected to septic no easy disconnect. No more than 24 hours. Warning
  • 29-01-4:Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Missing potable water tank connected to utilities on a permanent basis. Due to Hurricane Milton the quick disconnect was damaged. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 128F . Steam table. Temperature was adjusted. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-01-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Blocked by food pans. The pans were removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

5/21/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8613164

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reach in cooler and steam table. Knives was removed to the 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

2/15/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8335749

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Green wet wiping cloth stored on the cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler. Wiping cloth was removed. **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. Provided a copy by email. **Corrective Action Taken**