TORRES BROS TAQUERIA RESTAURANT
3503 W BAKER ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In 79° degrees
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grill
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink not draining
- 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. Emailed a copy
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Using Quaternary Ammonium
- 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. 1 food employee
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. For on site well
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed large pot that is unable to fit in hand sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed large pot that is unable to fit in hand sink **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/30/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/21/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
2
Total
10
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed case of onions stored outside. Also observed portable gas burner with pot of cooking liquid in enclosed screened area behind truck. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 51-06-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed hard connection to propane tanks, tires, deflated, licensed trailer, and food storage trailer tires have been removed. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 28-29-5:High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Operator has grease trap on exterior of truck that connects to a large blue barrel that wastewater is draining into and pump is pumping into large exterior waste water tank. Operator pulls wastewater tank and empties it at another location. Warning
- 27-13-4:High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Operator obtaining potable water from well at operating location, but has no well report. Verified with operator they installed well on parking lot, but have no proof of installation or well testing reports. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tortillas stored in hand sink. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 28-09-5:Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed grease trap installed outside of food truck that connects into blue barrel that has an electric pump that pumps the water outside of the food truck onto the ground in the back. Food prep trailer has waste water going on ground when sinks are running on the back side of the trailer Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Or soap on main trailer 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/. Truck has unenclosed coolers being stored outside of truck. Operator has separate food trailer currently being used for storage for food items for truck. Storage Trailer has wheels that have been removed Truck can operate independently as a licensed unit. Operator is storing food, and preparing food on unit, but is not selling from unit. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 51-22-4:Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operating off of side of road at 4805 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Plant City, FL 33566. Unable to report to license location due to hard connections and tires being flat Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 16-08-4:Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed large pot that is unable to fit in hand sink Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/21/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 5/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-36-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Front tires low, and is hard connected to propane Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Hard connection to propane still present. Tires low on air Admin Complaint
- 27-27-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Operator obtaining potable water from well at operating location, but has no well report Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: No proof of well report 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/. Truck has unenclosed coolers being stored outside of truck. Operator has separate food trailer currently being used for storage for food items for truck. Storage Trailer has wheels that have been removed Truck can operate independently as a licensed unit. Operator is storing food, and preparing food on unit, bit is not selling from unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Storage Trailer not added to plans Admin Complaint
- 51-22-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator obtaining water from well at operating location, But has nowell report Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: No well report and dumping waste water improperly Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/21/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-36-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Front tires low, and is hard connected to propane Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended**
- 27-27-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Operator obtaining potable water from well at operating location, but has no well report Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended**
- 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/. Truck has unenclosed coolers being stored outside of truck. Operator has separate food trailer currently being used for storage for food items for truck. Storage Trailer has wheels that have been removed Truck can operate independently as a licensed unit. Operator is storing food, and preparing food on unit, bit is not selling from unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **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 2024-03-22: **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended**
- 51-22-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator obtaining water from well at operating location, But has nowell report Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/22/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed 3 coolers in unenclosed screened area. Observed bags of cheese, ice, whole tomatoes, and cook beef Warning
- 51-36-1:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Front tires low, and is hard connected to propane Warning
- 27-27-4:High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Operator obtaining potable water from well at operating location, but has no well report 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/. Truck has unenclosed coolers being stored outside of truck. Operator has separate food trailer currently being used for storage for food items for truck. Storage Trailer has wheels that have been removed Truck can operate independently as a licensed unit. Operator is storing food, and preparing food on unit, bit is not selling from unit. 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. Warning
- 51-22-4:Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator obtaining water from well at operating location, But has nowell report Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).