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EL COCHILOCO TACOS AND MORE RESTAURANT

EL COCHILOCO TACOS AND MORE RESTAURANT in LARGO has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.0/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

1385 South Belcher Road
Florida, 33771
Woodside Village
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10936118

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
  • 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 keys on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed keys. Cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelf in warewashing area is rusted. Torn gasket on right side reach-in cooler door located across from gas stove in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink in warewashing area missing faucet. No running water. Operator replaced faucet on hand wash sink. Checked temperature on hot water reading 89f. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin located near warewashing area. Employee removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old blue label stuck to food container on shelf in warewashing area. Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink in warewashing area missing faucet. No running water. Operator replaced faucet on hand wash sink. Checked temperature on hot water reading 89f. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Located on top of microwave in kitchen. Warning
  • 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected refrigerator in path to customer restroom. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above batter in refrigerator located near ice machine in kitchen. Employee placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From prep table in kitchen. Employee placed rice in reach-in freezer. Re checked temp reading a. cooked white rice (67F - Cold Holding) 59f **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Emmanuel De Dios CFM expired on 07-07-2025. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained with black substance. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink in warewashing area used to store mop dust pan, and plastic container inside bowl. Employee removed items from bowl of hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-12-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees in kitchen. Hand wash sink located in warewashing area is missing faucet and no running water. Only hand wash sink located in restroom. Operator arrived and replaced water faucet at hand wash sink. Hand wash sink is operational. Hot water 89f. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running water at hand wash sink in warewashing area. No other hand wash sink in vicinity. Operator replaced faucet on hand wash sink. Checked temperature on hot water reading 89f Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 4/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10718183

  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line bottom shelf of prep table on cooks line.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored on shelf with clean plates above reach-in cooler on cooks line. Employee removed water bottler. Discussed cleaning and sanitizing area.
  • 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 in kitchen.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on left reach-in cooler door on cooks line. Shelf used to store pot and pans above three-compartment is rusted.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin near three-compartment sink. Employee removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected cooler in a customer/nonsecure area across from restroom. Discussed with operator securing cooling.
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes in three-compartment sink washing, rinsing, then placing on shelf without sanitizing. Discussed with operator proper warewashing procedures. Operator items from shelf to re wash and sanitize. Will email DBPR Form 5025-010. Manual Dishwashing Procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. License expired on 02-01-2025. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 11:00am. Employee placed items in ice bath. Rechecked temps at 11:47am a. cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); 43f b. sliced cheese (55F - Cold Holding); 40f c. hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding) 36f Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet in warewashing area without vacuum breaker.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line soiled with food buildup between cracks.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 1/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10717786

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8776534

  • 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. 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. 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. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Been cooked yesterday in reach in cooler not date marked employee put date mark on Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 4/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8635668

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed