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TAQUERIA LOS ARCOS

TAQUERIA LOS ARCOS has 5 health inspections on file for its BOWLING GREEN location, with an overall rating of 2.5/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

105 Jones Street
Florida, 33834
Hardee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10932151

  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a box of laxative in the reach in freezer on top of shrimp, owner moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several food items in the reach in cooler, which owner stated made yesterday morning but is not date marked.

Inspection Date: 5/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10788277

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8707474

  • 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

Inspection Date: 1/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8468209

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 8/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8329774

  • 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..