DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

TAQUERIA LOS MEXICANOS INC

2425 SE BONITA ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8847334

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer, food stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage.
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Employee using dry soiled wiping cloth on FCS. Operator placed wiping cloths in chlorine wiping cloth solution. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage, #10 can of canned cactus dented. See stop sale.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At walk in freezer, raw chicken stored in direct contact of Thank you bags. Advised operator that food must be stored in food grade bags.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) in overfilled pan, not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed item into reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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 Chlorine 200+ ppm. Advised operator of proper Chlorine solution parameters. Operator corrected Chlorine solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8730727

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches by dry storage near back door. Operator removed from establishment. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed 2 knives stored in between flip top cooler covers in kitchen. Stored space for knives soiled with food debris. Operator removed and cleaned knives. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect catch paper hanging over clean dish portion of triple sink. Operator removed catch paper. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. walk in cooler: blended tomato salsa (86F - Cooling at 3:00 since 1:00. Observed in deep covered container. At current rate of cooling, product did not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator placed in shallow containers and placed in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw fish not in commercial packaging over cooked crab white chest freezer. Raw pork not in commercial packaging over soup , Raw beef over cooked chicken, both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked tongue 7/17 Cooked steak 7/19 Cooked tripe 7/25
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top cooler- blended tomato salsa (49F - Cold Holding) per operator not prepared or portioned today. Per operator held in cooler over night. See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top cooler- blended tomato salsa (49F - Cold Holding) per operator not prepared or portioned today. Per operator held in cooler over night. See stop sale.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At Hose connection on back dock. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Tall stainless reach in: at 2:45 since 12:00 chicken (44F - Cooling,) - 44F at 3:30 At current rate of cooling, product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed in walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Incorrect thermometer- range 100-550. Educated operator on appropriate thermometer needed.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle with bleach not labeled. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8530053

  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm) Corrected to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 each canned Tomatillos dented to seam of can. Operator removed from circulation. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw fish over soup, raw bacon over sauces at reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink on back dock.
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler: Cooked rice 53F (cooling) at 11:05 since 6:45 - 53F at 11:25 Observed in deep container filled almost to top of container. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 6 hours. Operator split into separate containers and placed in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Dirty pan and spray bottle resting in hand wash sink by back door. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine sanitizer spray bottle not labeled by hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8351954

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl for scooping inside bin of beans in kitchen. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over cooked beans at walk in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw quail over soup and cooked beef and cooked chicken stew at tall stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 cans sliced jalapeño with deep dents to seam of can in dry storage. Operator removed from circulation. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Stainless steel cleaner over chest freezer in kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site