MASTER TAQUERIA Y PALETERIA MEXICANA
256 West Ardice Avenue
Florida, 32726
Lake County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/19/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
17
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. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Throughout entire kitchen areas
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all equipment in front kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of cooking equipment on cooks line. -hood filters **Repeat Violation**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cooler under make line.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls throughout the entire kitchen areas. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - tortillas stored in retail bags on front line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner hanging on oven handle. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on make line - green cutting board
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test strips **Repeat Violation**
- 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. - 1 new hire **Repeat Violation**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of cleaner hanging on oven handle without label. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
16
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. **Repeat Violation**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - line cook **Repeat Violation**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door **Repeat Violation**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all equipment on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil a¿¿bulk sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters -exterior of All equipment on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls throughout the kitchen and dish areas. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - cooked steak stored in white chest freezer.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs stored over salad dressings on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fry ears and baskets - white cutting board on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -1 lb. De Ceviche, Tostada De. Ceviche -Operator marked menu **Corrected On-Site**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test strips **Repeat Violation**
- 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. - 2 new hires
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2024 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).