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TAQUITOS MEXICAN

TAQUITOS MEXICAN has 6 health inspections on file for its ST PETERSBURG location, with an overall rating of 2.4/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

Tyrone Boulevard North
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33709
Jungle Terrace
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/14/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13499236

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Storage area Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Multiple hood filters removed from over cook line with staff engaged in cooking, staff had previously removed for cleaning, filters replaced Corrected On-Site
  • 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

8/20/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10912905

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over storage area Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease around fryers Cooler gaskets soiled
  • 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. Tres leches cake opened on 8/16, date added Corrected On-Site
  • 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.

1/28/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8851736

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 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

8/6/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8726443

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 7 basic

  • 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

2/21/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8517477

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 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

10/4/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8348101

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 7 basic

  • 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