SENOR LOCO TACOS AND TEQUILA
4549 SOUTHSIDE BLVD 104
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/5/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
7
Basic
26
Total
38
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine on underside of shield with black mold like build up Interior of soda nozzle at bar area with black mold like build up
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored inside sugar container. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above ware washing area with dust build up. Vent in employee restroom in kitchen with dust build up. Ceiling light shield at ware washing area with dust build up
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stored clean plates at ware washing area not inverted
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license for year 2021 and 2023 posted near bar area Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above food prep table.
- 12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum while prepping food
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food stored on shelf with restaurant food not separated
- 40-06-5:Basic - 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. Employee personal bag stored next to food on shelf. Employee hat stored on dry good Employee keys above prep table at wait station Employee apron on soda bib box Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair net Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler drawer gasket on coo line torn. First make table reach in cooler gasket torn
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of food stored on floor in walk in freezer
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Crack wall tile in men's restroom
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside ice bin at wait station. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle stored touching white flour inside container. Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven with black build up.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled First make table reach in cooler gasket soiled Ice machine bin with filter with dust build up Repeat Violation
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting lemons at wait station without first washing. Employee wash lemons. Stored cut prep avocados with sticker label still on skin peel in flip top reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in freezer with food debris buildup
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink at three compartment sink area with slow drain
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of pre raw pork stored in walk in cooler uncovered
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef stored thawing in standing water at 60F in kitchen. Employee place in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall neat ice machine in kitchen near mop sink with dust build up
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At ware washing area under prep table
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granulated item in container not labeled at waiting station. Employee stated it's sugar
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of whole peeled tomatoes with dent present on middle of can. Stop sale issued Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling soiled dishes and then handling clean equipments without washing hands
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching face and glasses and then handling clean equipments without washing hands
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. beans @ 20 mins (101-105F, 2nd temp 153F, re-temp 177F); pork @ 20 mins (93-126F - Reheating, 2nd temp 151F, re-temp 189F), employee stated both items were ready to be tempted after reheating but after taking temperatures, found both items not yet reaching 165F for reheating for hot holding. Employee kept items on stove top longer and then re-tempted and was above 165F Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on prep table at wait station next to food. Employee removed 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. CFM not able to provide all answers to BIG 6
- 53A-16-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. CFM not able to provide answers to 8 Food Allergens
- 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee not knowing minimum time frame to properly wash hands. Employee not know minimum cooking temperature for meats being cooked.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink on cook line to wash produce before preparing
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than 4 food handler employees preparing food and certified manager not able to be present during entire preparation of food. Certified manager had to leave. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Operator has probe thermometer but no batteries and not working. beans @ 20 mins (101-105F, 2nd temp 153F, re-temp 177F); pork @ 20 mins (93-126F - Reheating, 2nd temp 151F, re-temp 189F), employee stated both items were ready to be tempted after reheating but after taking temperatures, found both items not yet reaching 165F for reheating for hot holding. Employee kept items on stove top longer and then re-tempted and was above 165F
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Six employees training certificates are missing information. P. Arias, O. Diaz, Adan missing date of birth. A. Wazani, Catalina, P. Rodriquez all missing date of birth, training date and expiration date C. Chaverz with training certificate having same training and expiration date
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2025 revealed 38 total violations (5 high priority, 7 intermediate, 26 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed
- 40-06-5:Basic - 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 next to food
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken stored thawing in standing water at 67F inside metal pot in prep area
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over avocado shelf in walk in cooler . Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 1 pan of cooked bean and 1 pan of cooked pork both with prep date 10-19-21. Verified prep date with employee. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 pan of cooked bean and 1 pan of cooked pork both with prep date 10-19-21. Verified prep date with employee. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Kayla Mejia with expired certification 7-31-24
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employees drink cups stored in kitchen around clean equipments. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Blue container in kitchen area with stored season has lid on top that is cracked Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink on front line. Manager provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2023
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 10/17/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Manager unable to provide proof of any food handler employees. Training certifications have been missed place by other manager who is off today Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Still the same. Operator has remaining time frame to be in compliance **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2023
High Priority
8
Intermediate
8
Basic
12
Total
28
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in salsa bin in walk in cooler . Employee removed Corrected On-Site
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stored clean plates at ware washing area not inverted
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator has old license displayed
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employees drink cups stored in kitchen around clean equipments
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee apron stored next to clean equipments in kitchen area
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stored clean cups at ware washing area wet nesting
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Crack floor tile at ware washing area
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Seasoning lid containers on rolling rack bin are cracked Repeat Violation
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. All hood filters missing but were removed for overnight cleaning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Some foods in walk in cooler not covered Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef stored in standing water in pot thawing. Reviewed with employee to place in walk in cooler 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. 1 pan cooked beef (47-50F - Cooling); 1 pan queso (46-51F - Cooling); 2 full size pans cooked beef (47-51F - Cooling), all stored in walk in cooler overnight with no additional prep today as per employee. Two full size pans of cooked beef had lids with condensation under lid. Stop sale issued. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee with gloves on both hands wash gloved hands for 5 seconds with no soap and dry on clothing and then go to walk in cooler to bring out food container with food and begin handling food. Reviewed with employee and employee wash hands Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee with gloves on both hands wash gloved hands for 5 seconds with no soap and dry on clothing and then go to walk in cooler to bring out food container with food and begin handling food. Reviewed with employee and employee wash hands Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee with gloves on both hands wash gloved hands for 5 seconds with no soap and dry on clothing and then go to walk in cooler to bring out food container with food and begin handling food. Reviewed with employee and employee wash hands Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Prep raw beef patties stored over raw prep scallops in 2nd make table reach in cooler. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 pan cooked beef (47-50F - Cooling); 1 pan queso (46-51F - Cooling); 2 full size pans cooked beef (47-51F - Cooling), all stored in walk in cooler overnight with no additional prep today as per employee. Two full size pans of cooked beef had lids with condensation under lid. Stop sale issued. Cut tomatoes (47-78F - Cold Holding), stored in flip top metal reach in cooler at wait station overnight after being prep yesterday and place in walk in cooler prior to being stored in this unit as per employee. Stop sale issued. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes (47-78F - Cold Holding), stored in flip top metal reach in cooler at wait station overnight after being prep yesterday and place in walk in cooler prior to being stored in this unit as per employee. Stop sale issued. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Detergent cleaning spray bottle stored on soda drink rack station at wait station. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 2 full size pans cooked beef (47-51F - Cooling), all stored in walk in cooler overnight with no additional prep today as per employee. Two full size pans of cooked beef had lids with condensation under lid. Stop sale issued. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ware washing hand sink with knife stored inside. Employee removed 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/ Observed 4 food handler employees present and no certified manager in establishment. Certified manager arrived later during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink at bar. At hand wash sink at ware washing area. Employee provided **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 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. Manager unable to provide proof of any food handler employees. Training certifications have been missed place by other manager who is off today 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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink at bar
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2023 revealed 28 total violations (8 high priority, 8 intermediate, 12 basic).