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PRS TACO PALACE

717 W SMITH ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10810107

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bread crumbs. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment on cooks line, and by dry storage shelves. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of all cooking equipment on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. By ice machine and walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: **Time Extended**
  • 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Front service counter. Employee turned over. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: **Time Extended**
  • 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old fryer by ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dog bowls in Hws by dish machine. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10823595

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer by dish machine.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment on cooks line, and by dry storage shelves. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of all cooking equipment on cooks line. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. By ice machine and walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old fryer by ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish machine. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish machine. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10714279

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bread crumbs. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment on cooks line, and by dry storage shelves.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of all cooking equipment on cooks line.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. By ice machine and walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Front service counter. Employee turned over. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old fryer by ice machine.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dog bowls in Hws by dish machine. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 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/ Perry.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish machine.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish machine. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.

Inspection Date: 11/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8719257

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal container bowl used to scoop rice in rolling container by dry storage.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath prep table by exit back door. Operator mopped floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all equipment and cooking equipment.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 113f on stove top oven.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cooks line.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink by dish machine, entrance to kitchen on cooks line, and server station front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of the fryers, sides of reach in cooler by ice machine, shelves used to hold clean plates, behind cooking equipment, and hood filters.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/ reach in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler and reach in cooler by ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table by exit to exterior door. Operator cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish machine.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish machine.

Inspection Date: 5/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8670618

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all cooking equipment throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at bar sink and at cook line hand sink . Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk- in- cooler soiled . Side of fryers by backdoor entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves covered in debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8669956

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all cooking equipment throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at bar sink and at cook line hand sink . Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk- in- cooler soiled . Side of fryers by backdoor entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves covered in debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (44-50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48-59F - Cold Holding) ; beef (48-59F) ; cooked potatoes (44-62F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (45-50F) at walk in cooler less than 4 hours per operator. Per operator temperatures were 41 during his temperature check at opening. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: shredded cheese (44-47F - Cold Holding) ; beef (44-49F) ; cooked potatoes (46-52F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (45-50F) at walk in cooler. Operator placed product on ice for temperature recovery. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Emailed to operator. Operator printed and provided to employees to sign. **Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341056

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in chicken spice with no handle.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all cooking equipment throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs stored in standing water at 62f.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at bar sink and at cook line hand sink . Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk- in- cooler soiled . Side of fryers by backdoor entrance.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves covered in debris. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4//1/24.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (44-50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48-59F - Cold Holding) ; beef (48-59F) ; cooked potatoes (44-62F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (45-50F) at walk in cooler less than 4 hours per operator. Per operator temperatures were 41 during his temperature check at opening. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl and towel inside hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. Oil strainer inside hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 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/ 5 employees working no CFM. CFM arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at bar hand wash sink, cook line hand wash sink and at hand wash sink by 3 compartment 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. Emailed to operator. Operator printed and provided to employees to sign. **Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink and cook line sink.

Inspection Date: 10/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8512021

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8509002

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Excessive amounts of black mold like substance on the inside top of ice machine and around gasket of the lid of machine.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled underneath equipment throughout kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Between equipment on cook line soiled with grease and food debris.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind equipment on cook line and throughout kitchen.

Inspection Date: 8/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8437998

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside to door by rack with clean pans Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk-in-cooler soiled Bins by dish machine holding dry products heavily soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8416296

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside to door by rack with clean pans Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at entrance to kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk-in-cooler soiled Bins by dish machine holding dry products heavily soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues to upright unit by rack with clean pans Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Employees unable to locate any CFM certification Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 4 employees working, no CFM Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to sink at entrance to kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **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. Provided operator with handout **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8324666

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, throughout kitchen Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cook line by clean dishes Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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 bag stored over open bin of chips Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside to door by rack with clean pans Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at entrance to kitchen Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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. Scoop handle in sugar Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on cooks line Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees to sink at entrance to kitchen and to sink by prep table Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk-in-cooler soiled Bins by dish machine holding dry products heavily soiled Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues to upright unit by rack with clean pans Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in bin not labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of open advil on prep table above slicer Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 5 lbs Refried beans in walk-in-cooler - mold on beans Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen on cooks line 2 flies in d8 IHG room Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pan of Salsa 52°; per operator was out during panning, moved to reach in freezer for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Provided operator with handout Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee yeti stored in hand sink in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Employees unable to locate any CFM certification Warning
  • 14-16-4:Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices, lid cracked in make table on line Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 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 4 employees working, no CFM Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to sink at entrance to kitchen 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. 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. Provided operator with handout **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation 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. Refried beans in walk-in-cooler and cooked beef not dated Warning