Name: TACO MIENDO ST PETE
Address: 4747 66 ST N, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33709, US
Rating: 1.5

Inspection Date: 11/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13572578

Inspection Date: 11/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13571607

Inspection Date: 11/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10924768

32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. -wall behind urinal in men's room in disrepair, not easily cleanable. Warning
32-07-5:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Sewage smell present. Warning
23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in coolers throughout kitchen -reach in freezer near cook line. -walk in cooler -microwave on cook line Warning
51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Warning
50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee drink stored on food prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site 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 glasses stored on food prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans stacked wet on storage rack in kitchen Warning
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Tiles throughout kitchen and under cook line equipment missing, exposing unsealed concrete underneath allowing area to accumulate grease, moisture, and food debris. Not easily cleanable. Warning
36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles throughout kitchen and under cook line equipment missing, exposing unsealed concrete underneath allowing area to accumulate grease, moisture, and food debris. Not easily cleanable. 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. Utensil handle touching flour. Repeat Violation Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets and door, doorframe soiled with grease and dirt debris Warning
29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink behind bar has leaking pipe underneath. Bucket has been placed to catch leak. Repeat Violation Warning
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -sliding door reach in cooler containing produce, near cook line. -reach in freezer near cook line Warning
32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Warning
32-23-5:Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. One toilet in women's room not working, marked out of order. Warning
38-02-4:Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Multiple lights out throughout kitchen, dimlit in food storage, warewashing, and food preparation areas. Warning
14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind ice machine, wall at end of cook line opposite the dish wash area. Warning
42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in empty mop buckets rather than hung to dry after use. Warning
35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -Large number of live flies, at least 15, in inoperable beer keg cooler behind bar, as well as egg sacs covering a chemical bottle inside. Operator removed chemical bottle. -3 live flies behind bar -3 live flies in wait station area near cup storage and garbage can No flies observed landing on food contact surfaces. Operator removed empty kegs and cleaned out cooler, killing all the flies they could. No remaining flies observed. Discussed importance of fly prevention with operator. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa roja in walk in cooler dated 10/25 Salsa birria in walk in cooler dated 10/28 Stop Sale issued. Warning
01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Salsa roja in walk in cooler dated 10/25 Salsa birria in walk in cooler dated 10/28 Warning
01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked beans (46F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding); crema (52F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); carnitas (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); chiles rellenos (48F - Cold Holding); cooked corn on cob (50F - Cold Holding); cooked corn off cob (52F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); almond milk (51F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they have had issues with walk in cooler lately. To avoid it freezing over he has been turning it OFF each night. Stop Sale issued on all Temperature Control for Safety items in walk in cooler found to be out of temperature. Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beans (46F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding); crema (52F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); carnitas (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); chiles rellenos (48F - Cold Holding); cooked corn on cob (50F - Cold Holding); cooked corn off cob (52F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); almond milk (51F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they have had issues with walk in cooler lately. To avoid it freezing over he has been turning it OFF each night. Stop Sale issued on all Temperature Control for Safety items in walk in cooler found to be out of temperature. Warning
05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of cold food products. Discussed importance of temperature monitoring each cold holding unit each day. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10767436

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

Inspection Date: 1/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8876993

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

Inspection Date: 8/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8723189

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

Inspection Date: 1/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8542010

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

Inspection Date: 11/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8451495

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

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