CARNES Y TACOS DEL SUR
With 4 documented inspections, CARNES Y TACOS DEL SUR in GIBSONTON has achieved a 2.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
11101 US HWY 41 S
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/26/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13530829
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. Repeat Violation
- 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cut onions in reach in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 49 in reach in cooler. Operator states the shrimp was out.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 4/2/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8624595
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/30/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8624594
- 14-09-4:Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment operating without a license. Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Due 1/28/2024 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Due 1/28/2024 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Application submitted on 1/18/2024 and is waiting on approval. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - 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/. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Due 1/28/2024 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 25-06-4:Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes and bowls not inverted on storage rack. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 11/29/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8624583
- 24-05-4:Basic - Observed: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls not inverted on storage rack. Warning Priority: Basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board. Warning Priority: Basic
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler. Warning Priority: Basic
- 40-06-5:Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Warning Priority: Basic
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment operating without a license. Warning Priority: High Priority
- 22-48-5:High Priority - Observed: Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment have unapproved bleach. Warning Priority: High Priority
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Tomatoes, mangos, and sauces on floor. Warning Priority: Basic
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 16-57-4:Intermediate - Observed: No 3 Compartment Sink available. Observed MFDV constructed with no 3 Compartment Sink. Operator states that they wash dishes in the handwash sink. Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 31B-04-4:Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning Priority: Basic
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - 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/. Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 25-06-4:Basic - Observed: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes and bowls not inverted on storage rack. Warning Priority: Basic
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut watermelon 51 F, cut cabbage 45 F. Operator placed in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning Priority: High Priority
- 25-02-4:Basic - Observed: Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons. Warning Priority: Basic