MEXICAN TACOS EL COMPADRE
Hathaway Avenue
Florida, 32621
Levy County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 7/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hole in top of counter at food prep area.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach inside cabinet above three-compartment sink. Manager removed roach from area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2024.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 other employee. **Admin Complaint Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Observed no proof of requires state approved employee training **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/8/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training for employee working. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-20-4:Basic - Dead rodent present. On sticky pad on shelf under flat top grill. Warning
- 21-23-4:Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed establishment using sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plates and other Togo items in bathroom.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Large pot of soup in reach in freezer no lid.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature in three-compartment sink.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked rice and limes.
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50 droppings in front part of truck where seats are, 10 on book and glove on she,f in front seating area, 10 under hand wash sink. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (54F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on counter in prep area.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple items in hand wash sink, employees moved items. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 other employee. **Admin Complaint Admin Complaint
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No license number on side of truck.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef in reach-in freezer across from pass through window. Manager placed beef in zip lock bag. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in kitchen area.
- 27-27-4:High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Mobile food dispensing vehicle hooked up to water at private residence. Manager disconnected water hose. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork stored in Wal-mart to go bag. Manager placed pork in zip lock bag. 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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board stored in kitchen.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled container with water at hand washing sink next to entrance.
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of manager certification. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training for employee working. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).