TACOS TEQUILA AND RUM
490 MANDALAY AVE STE 10
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/10/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw burger, raw steak, raw shrimp and raw fish all thawing at room temperature. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Thawing shrimp in back area no running water Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken 54f, stored in black refrigerator in back storage room not operating at temperature. Items discarded. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Stop sale issued for whole shell eggs put out for breakfast sitting on prep shelf not under refrigeration. 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. Raw shell eggs 67f, put back in reach in cooler. Raw chicken 54f, stored in black refrigerator in back storage room not operating at temperature. Items discarded. Items were stored in this refrigerator since 11/4/2024 Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Raw shell eggs 76f, more than 4 hours out discarded.stop sale issued. Items discarded. Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: No paperwork available Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: None. Admin Complaint
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Hand sink next to white refrigerator. Admin Complaint
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to stand up fridge. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Hot water shut off at hand sink next to white refrigerator. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
1
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw burger, raw steak, raw shrimp and raw fish all thawing at room temperature. Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken 54f, stored in black refrigerator in back storage room not operating at temperature. Items discarded.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs 67f, put back in reach in cooler. Raw chicken 54f, stored in black refrigerator in back storage room not operating at temperature. Items discarded. Items were stored in this refrigerator since 11/4/2024 Repeat Violation
- 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.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. Repeat Violation
- 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. Previous time they were all expired. No certificates to view.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to stand up fridge.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 6/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw burger and raw chicken thawing in sink no running water. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen chicken stored in non food grade bags in chest freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat and chlorine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/19/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/22/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Canned goods. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw burger and raw chicken thawing in sink no running water.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen chicken stored in non food grade bags in chest freezer.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Paid for online during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs 60f, moved to another cooler. Place in warm cooler 30 minutes ago. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in stand up cooler no date mark.
- 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.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat and chlorine.
- 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.
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired certificates . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/19/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufle cups used to portion sauces in cooks area. Cup used in dry rice in back area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile damaged. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing in disrepair. Cracked floor tiles in cooks area and dining room.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of lettuce and cooking oil on floor. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream tub not covered. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs ambient 54f, butter 52f, moved to another refrigerator.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 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. Cut melon no date mark. Adjusted. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/19/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).