TAQUERIA LOS ARCOS
105 Jones Street
Florida, 33834
Hardee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/26/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils on the counter upright and not down with handle up. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of medicine and vitamins next to the microwave. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed carnitas in a black carry out nonfood bag in reach in cooler. Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 2/25/25. Warning
- 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. Printed a copy for the operator and was sighted before end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 pot of refried beans inside steam table pan. beans (109F - Hot Holding) operator reheated on stove to 165F and will then hot hold at 135F or hotter.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/25/2024 revealed 2 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed drain pipe from mop sink leaking.
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelving and area of wall with unsealed wood.
- 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 on steam table chicharrones in sauce (126F - Hot Holding). Operator placed on stove to quickly heat to 165 then will hot hold at 135F or hotter. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb to hose outside beside mop sink..
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2023 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).