TAQUERIA EL VIEJON

7641 2 ST LOT 4N, BOKEELIA 33922

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 4/2/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. The reach-in cooler beside cook line ambient temperature 48F. The owner stated they switch out produce every 2 hours. The cut tomatoes and cut leafy greens was being held in reach-in cooler
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. The owner turned on water during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8709816
2025-04-02
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 4/17/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler across from deep frier ambient temperature 48F.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw steak (48F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler across from deep frier. The owner is placing ice on raw chicken and raw steak. **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 black beans (114F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The owner is placing black beans on stove top to reheat. See Reheating. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic cups in handwashing sink. The operator removed plastic cups from handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8537258
2024-04-17
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 10/26/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork over raw beef in stand up reach-in cooler. The owner moved raw beef to bottom shelf in stand up reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food Inspector #8331948
2023-10-26
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/26/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).