TAQUERIA MEXICANA RESTAURANTE INC
12215 COLLIER BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/14/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor at front service area. Operator placed bottled water off of floor. Corrected On-Site
- 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution at front service area for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked rice 46F cold hold, beans 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at kitchen entrance blocked by cart/shelving and microwaves. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sink accessible. Operator removed cart/shelving. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front service handwash sink and hand wash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator placed napkins at hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 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. Observed precooked meats, beans, and stews not date marked in upright reach in cooler next to three compartment sink. Educated operator on the importance of date marking. Repeat Violation
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/14/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in working container of breading. Repeat Violation
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Flashlight required to observe labeling in Walk in cooler.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over ready to eat condiments. Operator rearranged products. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At kitchen entrance observed Hand washing sink blocked by a utility cart and microwave. Hand washing sink also has cups and lids being stored inside. Operator moved cart and cups. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Observed several stews and sauces prepared over 24 hours with no date mark.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in hot holding rice, being used as a scoop
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Four door reach in cooler has torn gaskets
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
- 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. At men's restroom door
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/16/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/28/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door is not self closing
- 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. In rear of kitchen exit door is locked
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler observed cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding), Per operator product was cooked and stored yesterday. Operator discarded product. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler observed cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding), Per operator product was cooked and stored yesterday. Operator discarded product. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler has ambient temperature reading 29F accurate reading is 40f
- 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. In walk in cooler observed several soups and sauces not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/28/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).