MEXICAN CRAVINGS
15014 US Highway 19
Florida, 34667
Pasco County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/30/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of training for Michelle D., and Genissia L. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Operator stated Michelle D., and Genissia L. no longer work for establishment. Did not observe food handler certificate for Aracely Carrillo who started 11/09/2024. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
0
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked with containers and lids at start of inspection. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. No proof of training for Michelle D., and Genissia L. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee placed soap. Corrected On-Site 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. No proof of training for Michelle D., and Genissia L. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off for truck. Employee stated the hot water was disconnected so they could turn on the air in the truck. Employee restored hot water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee pick up order ticket from the floor and proceed to touch clean equipment and to-go boxes without changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed with employee and operator.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator fixed and hot water to truck was restored. Corrected On-Site
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system working. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/10/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/3/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches underneath 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-10-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service. Observed mobile food truck with service window open without screen and door to truck open without screen. Flies are present. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a total of 2 small flying insects in truck landing on walls and prep tables. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed grocery bag in contact with soft tortillas. Employee corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Whipped Cream (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the left of the grill with an ambient air temperature of 50F. Employee moved to freezer and another reach-in cooler after stating they haven been in the reach-in cooler since this morning. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Rice (92F - Hot Holding); Beans (82F - Hot Holding); Chicken (91F - Hot Holding); Beef (96F - Hot Holding); Pork (100F - Hot Holding) in steam table at 2:45 PM. Employee stated items had been in steam table since 12:00 PM and that the steam table was turned off because the food was too hot. Employee started reheating items in microwave. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For Veronica and Haydee who are over 60 days from hire. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/3/2023 revealed 8 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).