EL GRAN TACO LOCO
311 SOUTH BOSTON AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 6/7/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8647954
- 29-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed green hose in use for potable water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Observed non food grade hose being used for potable water inlet hose for MFDV. Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed to test kit available for checking levels of chlorine when sanitizing dish ware. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Observed no chemical test kit available for chlorine. **Time Extended**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer available for taking the temperature of tcs food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Observed no probe thermometer available. **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all Food handler training certificate are expired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Observed no proof of training available for any employees. Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 4/5/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8459209
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed beverage on prep while next to where employee was cutting cilantro. Operator discarded beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water spigot broken on one side of the 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed guacamole in reach in cooler not covered. Warning
- 29-04-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed green hose in use for potable water. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored above un covered guacamole in reach in cooler. Operator moved ground beef. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed electric mixer in handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed to test kit available for checking levels of chlorine when sanitizing dish ware. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer available for taking the temperature of tcs food. Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all Food handler training certificate are expired. Warning
Inspection Date: 7/28/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8335933
- 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed open container of beverage in reach in cooler.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water dripping through roof vents into and onto trailer floor.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and 3 compartment sink. Operator moved knives. Corrected On-Site
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed operator DBPR FORM HR 5030-165 **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed DBPR FORM HR 5030-104 to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Emailed DBPR FORM HR 5030-103 to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**