MEXAS TACOS
5256 W IRLO BRONSON HWY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/1/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of alcohol in back storage area - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 08B-37-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Boxed oil stored in bathroom that per operator is used for a storage room. Advised operator to remove items - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple single service items are stored in bathroom that per operator is used for a storage room. Advised operator to remove items - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Grill Bottom cooler: ham 45F cold holding less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to notbuse double pans in cooler. -Salsa verde, salsa, tamatillo 52-57F in lobby cool well less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately put on ice bath for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: -Grill bottom cooler: only temperature sensitive item in cooler was mozzarella cheese at 42F Lobby cool well: Salsa verde, salsa, tamatillo 43F-47F on insufficient ice bath less than 1hr. Operator immediately put on sufficient ice bath for temperature recovery. **Time Extended**
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. There is no pressure for hot water at Hand sink at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/30/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of alcohol in back storage area
- 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Boxed oil stored in bathroom that per operator is used for a storage room. Advised operator to remove items
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple single service items are stored in bathroom that per operator is used for a storage room. Advised operator to remove items
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. OPERATOR IMMEDIATELY PAID Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over chicharon in front counter cooler. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked Lingua dated 4/17. In walk in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Grill Bottom cooler: ham 45F cold holding less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to notbuse double pans in cooler. -Salsa verde, salsa, tamatillo 52-57F in lobby cool well less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately put on ice bath for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. There is no pressure for hot water at Hand sink at front counter
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Gas can inside bathroom. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2025 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 05-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 of the three thermometers were not reading 32F. One was 38F and the other was 0F . Advised to calibrate - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill drawer cooler: ; Eggs ham, cheese 53F ( - Cold Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to put on ice and not to double pan items. Dining area salsa cool well: multiple types of salsas (48-51F - Cold Holding). Less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately placed on ice bath for temperature recovery. Advised operator to make sure coolwell gets to 41F before putting items. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Dining area salsa cool well: multiple types of salsas 41-42 ( complied) Grill drawer cooler: ; Eggs ham, cheese 53F ( - Cold Holding) less than 4hrs per operator.. advised to put on ice. For temperature recovery **Time Extended**
- 05-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 of the three thermometers were not reading 32F. One was 38F and the other was 0F . Advised to calibrate - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In cooler at front counter. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pineapple agust Refried beans Beans 11/23 Chicken marinade 11/9 House made Habanero sauce 11/23 Cremosa 11/22 Salsa 11/20 Garlic sauce 11/20 Salsa verde 11/24
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill drawer cooler: ; Eggs ham, cheese 53F ( - Cold Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to put on ice and not to double pan items. Dining area salsa cool well: multiple types of salsas (48-51F - Cold Holding). Less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately placed on ice bath for temperature recovery. Advised operator to make sure coolwell gets to 41F before putting items. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 of the three thermometers were not reading 32F. One was 38F and the other was 0F . Advised to calibrate
- 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.
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand sink at entry way to kitchen
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating and drinking while preparing food in the kitchen
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In the kitchen
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. UncookedSteak above corn in the walk in cooler.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner hanging on the hand washing sink
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizing bucket in the handwashing sink
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.2023 license posted on the front wall.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed different object placed on top of the tin foil under the prep table
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.placed in the kitchen on top of the microwave Corrected On-Site
- 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 the form to the 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.provided the form to the operator **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).