LA ISLA TACO GRILL
43rd Street Gulf
Florida, 33050
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 50-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: At callback inspection there is no MFDV Decal displayed on the truck. Admin Complaint
- 51-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed the plumbing drain line in the MFDV is not a temporary connection . The line is glued pvc from the truck to the in ground utility drain connection Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: At callback inspection the drain line for the MFDV has not been installed as a temporary connection. Observed PVC line is glued into place Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Warning
- 51-06-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed the plumbing drain line in the MFDV is not a temporary connection . The line is glued pvc from the truck to the in ground utility drain connection Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The lift lid reach in cooler gaskets are soiled Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Take out containers stored on the floor Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/27/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on fire nozzle between uses. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by fan hanging over sink Repeat Violation
- 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. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on fire equipment between uses.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water is 110F
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-05-5:Basic - Terry Cloth towel used as a food-contact surface covering cooked cooling beef.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
- 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to fan hanging in front of handwash sink
- 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic blue liquid substance not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/18/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: 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. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: - 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. **Corrective Action Take **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/31/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment nozzle between uses. Warning
- 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Desert reach in gaskets are soiled Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Shrimp ceviche is served raw, Needs letter of parasite destruction from supplier. Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning
- 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Locked by garbage can and step ladder 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/31/2023 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).