TAQUERIA HIDALGO
Haines Road North
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33702
Grovemont
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 6/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards soiled. 6/20/24 Plastic cutting boards on reach in deli cooler soiled at the time of callback inspection. Time Extended Priority: Intermediate
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); shredded white cheese (56F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding) cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation 6/20/24 Cooked chicken (42F - Cold Holding); shredded white cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) items moved into working cooler. **Corrective Action Taken*** Time Extended Priority: High Priority
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/20/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 6/19/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Tortillas stored in bag on floor in MFDV. Employee removed tortillas to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. -Unsealed wood used as cutting board.
- 28-20-4:High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle using a commissary that does not have sewer approval. Unable to use commissary for dumping sewage water due to lack of grease trap at mop sink per Pinellas County Utilities. Sewage on ground from failed gray water tank system. Tank system removed and gray water collected in bucket at rear exterior of MFDV and over flowing on ground up to 8 feet away from truck.
- 28-13-5:High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Sewage spilling out of bucket on ground around MFDV from 3 compartment sink at rear of MFDV. Sewage on ground from failed gray water tank system. Tank system removed and gray water collected in bucket at rear exterior of MFDV and over flowing on ground up to 8 feet away from truck.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); shredded white cheese (56F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding) cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards soiled.
- 28-09-5:Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. -Sewage on ground from failed gray water tank system. Tank system removed and gray water collected in 5 gallon bucket at rear exterior of MFDV on the ground and over flowing on ground leaving a trail up to 8 feet into storm water drain.
- 51-22-4:Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Commissary unapproved for dumping of gray water per Pinellas County Utilities inspector Alexa Cetta.
- 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. -Chicken made yesterday no date mark.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/19/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple foods inside reach in cooler not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Multiple items in reach in deli cooler not date marked during time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. carne asada (93F - Hot Holding); carne asade mixed with chorizo (111F - Hot Holding); pulled chicken (95F - Cold Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: No cooking at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple foods inside reach in cooler not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
5
Total
15
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil, container of corn flour, unwashed onions stored on floor under three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered substance stored inside container under three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 27-12-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Operator stated that portable water tanks are broken. Unable to hold clean water. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 29-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); beans (45F - Cold Holding); rice (45F - Cold Holding); raw chorizo (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. carne asada (93F - Hot Holding); carne asade mixed with chorizo (111F - Hot Holding); pulled chicken (95F - Cold Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plates, construction gloves, salt containers and speaker inside hand wash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 27-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple foods inside reach in cooler not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2024 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
8
Basic
7
Total
20
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil, container of corn flour, unwashed onions stored on floor under three compartment sink.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered substance stored inside container under three compartment sink.
- 27-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Operator stated that portable water tanks are broken. Unable to hold clean water.
- 28-29-5:High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. No mop sink or curb like to depose water. Using 5 gallon bucket to dispose of gray water.
- 29-04-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); beans (45F - Cold Holding); rice (45F - Cold Holding); raw chorizo (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding)
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. carne asada (93F - Hot Holding); carne asade mixed with chorizo (111F - Hot Holding); pulled chicken (95F - Cold Holding)
- 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.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plates, construction gloves, salt containers and speaker inside hand wash sink.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 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.
- 27-09-4:Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink.
- 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. Multiple foods inside reach in cooler not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2024 revealed 20 total violations (5 high priority, 8 intermediate, 7 basic).