TACO CITY 3 INC
2955 S ATLANTIC AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine in exterior shed. Corrected On-Site
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Stand up reach in cooler near office has exposed insulation on interior of door Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler between office and walk in cooler has exposed insulation on interior of right door
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 6/26/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured operator secured Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelving are chipped and rusted
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 500+ ppm operator remade
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at triple sink hanging below rim Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line sour cream (52F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No Vacuum breaker installed at hose bibb in rear of building
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Installed ice machine in dry storage room no hand wash sink present no plan on file Warning
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on water filter for ice machine operator labeled Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/26/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks near walk in cooler are not secured. Operator tethered Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados being made into guacamole still have stickers. Multiple stickers cut. Observed pieces of stickers in scooped avocado. SEE STOP SALE
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ppm. Operator remade to 50ppm Corrected On-Site
- 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. Dish washer handled soiled dishes and then began to put away clean dishes without washing hands
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer returned from eating meal and began working without washing hands
- 01B-12-4:High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Avocados being made into guacamole still have stickers. Multiple stickers cut. Observed pieces of stickers in scooped avocado.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw bacon stored over chili. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle at triple sink in dish area hangs below the flood rim of sink Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler sour cream (50F - Cold Holding)
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Sequoya has been in management position for over 6 months and has not acquired manger certificate
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine is soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 13 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 live flying insects in bar area. Killed all but 5 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Observed 8 live flying insects at callback **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/27/2023
High Priority
10
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food stored in walk in cooler are not covered Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered through rear door and put on gloves to make a ticket without washing hands first
- 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. Dishwasher handled soiled dishes then handled clean dishes without washing hands
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook removed tortilla from heating press with bare hands. SEE STOP SALE
- 01B-12-4:High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Cook removed tortilla from heating press with bare hands. SEE STOP SALE
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 live flying insects in bar area. Killed all but 5 Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chili in container with make date of 9/19/23
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle in dish area is hanging below the flood rim of sink
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chili in container with make date of 9/19/23
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on Cook line cut lettuce (64F - Cold Holding) is stored above the fill line of unit Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib at rear of building
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Huevos Rancheros is served with over easy eggs. Operator marked all menus Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2023 revealed 14 total violations (10 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).