TACO AND CHELAS
7874 NW 52 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside Bar.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation with no hair restraint in kitchen. Employee put a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice bucket stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed bucket from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside first white reach in freezer in dry storage.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop and tongs in standing water inside kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towel in bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored inside hand wash sink inside Bar. Employee removed sponge. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside chicken base container under prep table inside kitchen. **Warning**
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside reach in freezer in dry storage. **Warning**
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Operator provided a hair restraint to employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor drain under three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a lentils plastic container stored on dry storage floor. **Warning**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in standing water at 80°F on reach in cooler. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. **Warning**
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks, and spoons faces up at front counter. Operator stored utensils faces down. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork and chicken thawing at room temperature inside three compartment sink. **Warning**
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of dish washing machine. **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sauce inside reach in cooler by dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employed washing utensils in hand wash sink at front counter. **Warning**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **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 tiramisu and rice pudding no date marked inside reach in cooler in dry storage. As per Operator both desserts were made last Tuesday August 13th, 2024. Operator date marked both containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).