EL TAQUITO
3410 MAIN HWY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. Operator mopped floor. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind fixed equipment.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of plastic bottled water stored on floor at front counter.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from ceiling vent onto floor.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at prep table. Operator provided.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at prep table. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 6/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/14/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation of food debris, prep unit. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for the togo food containers by the front counter. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed peeled cut onions stored in shopping bags located in sliding door reach in cooler. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection. Repeat Violation 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. Observed for Gladys C, Blanca A, as per operator both working at the establishment for more than 2 months. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the unisex bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the unisex bathroom. Warning
- 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed bottles of sodas stored in unisex bathroom. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo single serve forks not properly inverted,front counter. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cut vegetables stored in the kitchen unit. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection. 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/25/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).