TACO MIENDO ST PETE
4747 66 ST N
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/2/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves on cook line shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 16-55-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine has been removed and a new one has been ordered. Sanitization is occurring in three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer 50 ppm . Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 24-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware pieces on cook line stored with food contact surfaces upright. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **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/. Plans are from 2019. Kitchen area has been changed around in prep and cook line areas Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Spoke to plan review. No plans have been submitted for changes in kitchen area. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
8
Basic
9
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves on cook line shelves. Warning
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine has been removed and a new one has been ordered. Sanitization is occurring in three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer 50 ppm . 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 touching flour in clear bin. Manager removed handle. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers on cook line and prep area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in prep area is leaking from pipes under the counter. Warning
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware pieces on cook line stored with food contact surfaces upright. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing dirty dishes then engaged with clean dishes. Inspector educated staff. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in reach-cooler on cook line. Employee separated items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked pork, cooked rice in walk-in cooler is cooling with Saran Wrap over item. Employee removed Saran Wrap. Inspector discussed proper cooling with management **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink on cook line. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink on cook line. Employee replaced paper towels Corrected On-Site 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/. Plans are from 2019. Kitchen area has been changed around in prep and cook line areas Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink on cook line and waitress area. Employee refilled soap. Corrected On-Site 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. flan made on 1-26-25 has no date marking. Employee dated items. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 19 total violations (2 high priority, 8 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
12
Total
19
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank across from walk in cooler not properly secured. CO2 tank by ice machine not properly secured. Repeat Violation
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine has been removed and a new one has been ordered. Sanitization is occurring in three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in drink cooler behind front counter and not properly segregated.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven across from four burner stove has food debris buildup. Repeat Violation
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware pieces on cook line stored with food contact surfaces upright. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer not all items are commercially packaged.
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth solution over 200 ppm chlorine. Manager corrected to 100 ppm chlorine.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked pork cooling with Saran Wrap over item.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris. Repeat Violation
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Water turned off at hand wash sink by walk in cooler. Manager turned on water. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by walk in cooler and hand wash sink just inside kitchen door. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by walk in cooler and hand wash sink just inside kitchen door. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 revealed 19 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 1/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to soda cases and ice machine Repeat Violation
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Gallon of oil on floor in storage area. Manager moved items off floor. Corrected On-Site
- 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 dry goods.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with food debris on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained reach in cooler.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container in hand sink. Employee moved items Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by entrance door no paper towels Hank sink prep area no paper towels. Manager placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by entrance door no soap. Manager placed soap . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02tanks in back kitchen area not secured. Manager secured CO2 tanks. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. On line in kitchen hood has grease buildup.
- 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 touching food in plastic containers. Manager removed scoops. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line soiled with foods debris.
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Kitchen light in back hallway area has no cover.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in reach in coolers in kitchen area soiled with food debris
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor in dry storage area. Manager moved items off the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powered substances in plastic containers not identified. Manager labeled items. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Milk opened 10-30-23 in walk-in no date mark. Employee date mark milk Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Black tub container in hand sink by dish area. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand in in dish area. Manager placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in dish area. Manager placed soap Corrected On-Site
- 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. Pull pork and cooked chicken prep 10-30-23 no date mark. Employee date marked items. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).