TAQUITOS MEXICAN
Tyrone Boulevard North
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33709
Jungle Terrace
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled on cook line
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Prep area Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cooler and table on cook line
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soiled equipment in hand sink in rear prep room ,removed Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee with expired certificate, will be taking test with owner for CFM
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 15 lb propane tanks in rear storage room, relocated outside Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/6/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled on cook line
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage area Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal pans on storage racks
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood over glass bottles of soda in walk in cooler, seafood relocated Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw fish (46F - Cold Holding) cooler on cook line, staff closed lid **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over dry storage Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets hanging on dry storage shelves Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In cooler at front counter, removed Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage above food in tall reach in cooler
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream containers reused for food storage
- 07-08-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Prepared on site salsa in squeeze bottles reserved to customers
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One employee with expired CFM, other staff present with valid CFM
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee certificate expired
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
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.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over dry storage room Repeat Violation
- 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 jacket hanging on corner of dry storage racks, removed Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep table in kitchen
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Repeat Violation
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa bottles at wait station (51F- Cold Holding) Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cut lettuce draining in hand sink in kitchen, removed Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At wait station containing sanitizer, label added Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).