TACOS 352
Northwest 14th Street
Gainesville, Florida, 32603
Alachua County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top of reach-in freezer next to cook line freezer rusty. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on kitchen floor next to cook line fryer.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on cook line fryer handle. Manager had employee place tongs on stove top. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocado with sticker on avocado stored in reach-in cooler next to steam table. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of beef in kitchen reach-in cooler. Manager placed lid on pan of beef. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on kitchen prep table. Manager placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Kitchen sanitizer bucket, 200 ppm. Manager added water to sanitizer bucket, 75 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen from dining room and put on gloves to handle tortillas without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over corn in kitchen reach-in cooler. Manager placed raw pork on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in front of passenger through window. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee energy drinks stored in kitchen reach-in cooler.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top of kitchen reach-in freezer rusty.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill greasy.
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Label not removed from cut avocados in reach-in cooler in front of pass through window. Repeat Violation
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment stores salsa in liquid margarine containers.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over. Repeat Violation
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen, 0 ppm. Manager added bleach to bucket, 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Item stored in kitchen reach-in cooler along the wall: beans (51F - Cooling). Manager stated the beans were cooked and placed in cooler the previous day.
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Item stored in kitchen reach-in cooler along the wall: beans (51F - Cooling). Manager stated the beans were cooked and placed in cooler the previous day.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cleaning can opener holder then proceeded to put on gloves and begin preparing beef without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in cook line drawers. Manager removed cooked chicken from grill drawers. 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. Container of open milk in kitchen reach-in cooler. Employee stated milk opened the previous morning. Manager placed proper date on milk. Corrected On-Site
- 03C-90-4:Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Pan of half cooked chicken stored in cook line drawers. Manager instructed employee to fully cook chicken. Manager stated going forward all items would be fully cooked and cooled. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener for kitchen prep table. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in front of passenger through window. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped pan of chicken juice in kitchen hand washing sink. Manager had employee clean and sanitize sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. One employee training completed, 5 employees for establishment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf next to three compartment sink.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Chips stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign for kitchen hand washing sink.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef stored in reach-in freezer next to mop sink.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados stored above prepped vegetables in kitchen corner reach-in cooler. Employee placed avocados on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed pan without sanitizing pan. Manager had employee rewash and sanitize pan. 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. Container of milk stored in kitchen reach-in cooler. Employee stated item opened the previous morning. Employee placed proper date mark on item. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in front of pass through window. Plate inside of front counter ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 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. Establishment missing training for two employees.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2023
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 7/17/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/13/2023
High Priority
7
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop salsa in reach-in cooler behind front counter. Manager discarded cup. Corrected On-Site
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelves in dry storage area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Peppers and case of cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer handle.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above grill greasy. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Souffle cups stored on floor in kitchen. To go containers stored behind front counter not inverted. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on reach-in cooler in front of pass through window. Manager placed towel in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Kitchen sanitizer bucket, 0 ppm. Manager added bleach to bucket, 75 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor in kitchen.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt stored on shelf underneath kitchen prep table. Repeat Violation
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Item stored in reach-in cooler behind front counter: beans (46F - Cooling). Manager stated item prepared the day before. Warning
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Item stored in reach-in cooler behind front counter: beans (46F - Cooling). Manager stated item prepared the day before. Warning
- 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 kitchen and proceeded to pan food items without washing hands. Manager had employee stop and wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Beef stored in to go bag in reach-in freezer next to kitchen hand washing sink.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2023.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from oven: cheese (51F - Cold Holding); pork (51F,49F,50F,48F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); beef (50F - Cold Holding); lettuce (15 minutes) (68F - Cooling). Manager stated items were at 41F two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of soap stored above container of sugar. Manager placed soap on floor. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in front of pass through window. Interior of microwave beneath prep table. Repeat Violation
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No certified food manager for the establishment, manager's certification expired on 4/25/2023. 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. Salsa stored in reach-in cooler behind front counter. Manager stated item prepared four days earlier.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/13/2023 revealed 20 total violations (7 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).