EL TURCO
El Turco Court
Florida, 33573
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/15/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at kitchen area not in good repair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Still Observed reach in cooler at kitchen area not in good repair. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooking trays stored inside hand sink at kitchen area. Operator removed it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Observed at time of callback spoon inside hand sink at kitchen. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/14/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
7
Basic
13
Total
21
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard soiled at flookitchen floor. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents heavily dusty above kitchen preparation area.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and bowls for soup not inverted at preparation area near three compartment sink. Operator started inverting bowls. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at kitchen area not in good repair.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone at preparation area at kitchen.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall at kitchen area near reach in cooler.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 97F. Operator discarded water and put hot water inside container 140F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet blue towel stored under cutting board at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in coolers near three compartment sink.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand sink near three compartment sink and kitchen area.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a fan at kitchen heavily dusty.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service at preparation area near three compartment sink not inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (58F - Cold Holding); yogurt (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); butter (60F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen, that is not working properly. As per operator less than 3.5 hours. Coach operator to not used that reach in cooler until repaired. Operator relocated items in reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 by email.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooking trays stored inside hand sink at kitchen area. Operator removed it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 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 approximately 6 employees with no manager present. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink near three compartment sink and kitchen area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at kitchen area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/14/2025 revealed 21 total violations (1 high priority, 7 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cups and plates not inverted.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee drinking at food preparation area.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water a room temperature.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting boards at kitchen area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At kitchen area.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons at kitchen. Employee stored spoons with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler at preparation area.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a mop not stored properly to dry at mop sink area.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed employee using a wet cloth to clean knife between uses. **Repeat Violation**
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of insect killer stored on shelf above preparation area. Employee stored insecticide away from food and prep areas. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salad mix (73F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding). Manager add ice to salad mix and cut tomatoes for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 09-17-4:Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed an employee cutting parsley with no gloves on and put on plate as garnish on a plate to be served. Manager coached employee in order handling of ready to eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee washing a cloth inside hand wash sink at kitchen area.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen area.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).