EL TARASCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
728 PINE ISLAND RD SW STE 8-9
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/7/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled and rust like substance inside ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Exterior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in storage area.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses in bar.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked peppers uncovered in stand up reach-in freezer.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher going dirty to clean without washing hands. Educated operator in washing hands when changing assignments. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef in non-food grade bags in walk cooler.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steaks over ready to eat ham in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner moved the raw steaks to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board in bar.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2025 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/6/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of orange rice in steam table.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic plates above prep table not inverted.
- 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 chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler. The operator moved the raw chicken on bottom shelf in walk-in cooler under the raw beef. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 50F. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 48F.
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach-in across from cook line. The cook is placing ice on raw products. Observed cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. See Stop Sale. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Observed raw steaks 53F, raw beef 48F and chorizo 52F in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Admin Complaint
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and shredded chicken not date marked in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Observed pork and refried beans not date marked in walk-in cooler. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning
- 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. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 50F. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food (grapes) in stand up reach-in cooler in bar area. The personal food was removed from stand up reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar ice bin. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach-in across from cook line. The cook is placing ice on raw products. Observed cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. See Stop Sale. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar. Warning
- 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 pork and shredded chicken not date marked in walk-in cooler. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed ambient temperature 51F in reach-in cooler across from cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: Observed ambient temperature 48F. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: Observed Business License is expired. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steaks (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw marinated chicken (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The cook stated he was putting ice on all raw products. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: Observed raw chicken 52F and raw steaks 48F in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator is placing raw chicken and raw steaks on ice. Admin Complaint
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: Observed No Certified Manager present with 4 or more employees working. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/4/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
- 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. Observed ambient temperature 51F in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink on food preparation area.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwashing machine not properly sanitizing set up 3 compartment sink. Re-Check. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over produce cut tomatoes and salsa in walk-in cooler.
- 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 chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steaks (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw marinated chicken (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The cook stated he was putting ice on all raw products. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 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.
- 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 shredded chicken, beef and refried beans not date marked in walk-in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/4/2024 revealed 13 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/10/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/10/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/10/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drinks in stand up reach-in freezer. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine not chlorine sanitizing set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw snapper and raw chicken over ready to eat wings in walk-in cooler. The cook moved raw chicken to bottom of shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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 ground beef over raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Emailed Proper Storage Form HR 5030-098 to manager to place on walk-in cooler door. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The cook placed all raw products on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by dirty dishes. The operator removed dirty dishes from hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site 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. 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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).