TAQUERIA GARCIA
1528 East College Avenue
Florida, 33570
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Water pipe permanently connected to truck preventing truck from being movable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Water pipe permanently connected to truck. Admin Complaint
- 51-36-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Plastic wrapped around the bottom of truck preventing it from being movable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Plastic is still wrapped around truck preventing truck from moving. Admin Complaint
- 50-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Admin Complaint
- 25-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks not all facing the same direction. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans 46 F, pork 46 F, operator placed in chest freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Beans 49 F, beef 53 F in reach in cooler. Stop sale items. Admin Complaint
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Maria Garcia Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Manager does not have food manager certification at time of callback. Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Admin Complaint
- 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 2024-11-05: No employee training provided at time of callback. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups in seasonings. Warning
- 51-06-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Water pipe permanently connected to truck preventing truck from being movable. Warning
- 51-36-1:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Plastic wrapped around the bottom of truck preventing it from being movable. Warning
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks not all facing the same direction. Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer tested 0ppm, operator remade tested 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment has non food contact surface bleach. Operator got approved sanitizer at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans 46 F, pork 46 F, operator placed in chest freezer. **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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan in handwash sink, operator removed pan at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Maria Garcia Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/24/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken at room temperature
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pan in sink
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/24/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).