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TASTE OF MONTERREY LLC

With 6 inspections documented, TASTE OF MONTERREY LLC maintains a 2.6/5 food safety rating in PLANT CITY. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1y 2mo ago · 6 reports on file

West Reynolds Street
Florida, 33563
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/19/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10746754

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed to manager Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**

12/18/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8722805

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed to manager Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line flip top unit: shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) Customer self service counter: cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding); salsa; (51F - Cold Holding); salsa verde (51F - Cold Holding) Employee began icing product Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam well: refried beans (109F - Hot Holding). Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink. Employee put paper towels Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by three compartment sink. Employee put soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

4/17/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8612289

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 2 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam bowls in sauces, discussed scoops or ladles. Employee removed bowls Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed 2-3 compartment sinks and no designated hand sink in dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: no designated hand sink in dish area. Observed two 3 compartment sinks. Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. From previous approved plans Had sink in kitchen, dish and front counter removed. Dish area has 2-3 compartment sinks, prep table, reach in cooler, ice machine and no hand sink. Front counter has self service cooler with sneeze guard for condiments and toppings for customers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: No plans submitted as of April 17th. Call them confirmed with Plan Review department. Admin Complaint

2/14/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8480036

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int, 2 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam bowls in sauces, discussed scoops or ladles. Employee removed bowls Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024 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. Warning
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed 2-3 compartment sinks and no designated hand sink in dish area Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Or soap on cook line hand sink Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. From previous approved plans Had sink in kitchen, dish and front counter removed. Dish area has 2-3 compartment sinks, prep table, reach in cooler, ice machine and no hand sink. Front counter has self service cooler with sneeze guard for condiments and toppings for customers Warning

10/24/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8479794

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 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 2023-10-24: No training. Admin Complaint

8/22/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8345109

Follow-up Inspection Required

6 int, 6 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scooping ice Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface upon cook line in plastic tub Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service articles in floor Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing meat at rooms temperature Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pan in sink Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washed cilantro in hand sink Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 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
  • 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. Cooked foods in cooler Cheese Warning