TAQUITOS MEXICAN
Tyrone Boulevard North
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33709
Jungle Terrace
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 2 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).