DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

TACO AMIGO

5009 Gall Boulevard
Florida, 33542
Pasco County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10738340

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks in storage area not adequately secured.
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk-in cooler.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 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. Employees phone stored on top of prep table. Operator removed phone. Cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of tomatoes and peppers stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler in prep area interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of sour cream containers to store green chile and sauces in reach-in cooler in prep area.
  • 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of cooked chicken, and raw chicken not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered items. Corrected On-Site
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee bare hand touching cut lettuce being served to a customer. Lettuce was not being heat treated to 145. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Observed operator discard lettuce. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. License expired on 02-01-2025. Operator renewed license during inspection. Verified on DBPR Website. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 3:56pm. Operator placed items in ice bath. Rechecked temp at 4:08pm a. cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); 47f b. diced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); 46f c. cooked ground beef (53F - Cold Holding) 47f **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained with food buildup. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Single-serve cup stored inside bowl of hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8773021

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled.
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage and walk in cooler shelves
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler gaskets soiled.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Styrofoam bowl on sugar bin
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor mixer head soiled. Accumulation of grease on equipment on cook line. Cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters with accumulation of grease.
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Front service window left open during business hours, no screen present
  • 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Side entrance door next to soda machine has a broken window in center, covered by loose fitting cardboard, and cannot fully seal when shut
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Rear door to kitchen
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cooler gaskets torn.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cutting boards at deli cooler
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near triple sink
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 3 dead insects in cobwebs along ceiling above front windows, manager cleaned and sanitized area Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over salsa in reach in cooler, order corrected Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler - shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hours, operator closed lid **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease on side of pot with cooking oil on stove. Accumulation of grease on stove surface. Cutting boards stained Surface of deli cooler on cook line soiled. Wall mounted potato cutter soiled.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner unable to locate proof of CFM, other staff with valid CFM
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom hand 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 items in reach in cooler prepared over 7 days not dated. All items prepared less than 7 days, operator began dating during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 11/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8495291

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8510746

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ridged aluminum ceiling in prep area. Floor tiles in storage room have large gaps Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead on floor in front counter area by closet 3 dead on floor by side door 6 dead on floor by co2 tank Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: 6 dead under 3 compartment sink **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: 2 dead in mop water on floor. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under screen door in back while open and operating Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
  • 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both on on soft surface Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **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. Previously warned on 9/7/2023 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Warned on a previous inspection **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Warned on previous inspection **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8506544

  • 29-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. One hose behind building - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling, and floor not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ridged aluminum ceiling in prep area. Floor tiles in storage room have large gaps. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both are on a soft dirt surface - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves in kitchen are soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Paint in front server station/ drink prep station chipping - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in food prep area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: 1 fly in dry storage area **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on gasket of one door cooler on cooks line. Operator killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: 1 live cockroach on floor next to side door 1 live on wall in between 3 door refrigerator and wall in prep area 1 live on floor behind helium tank in dry storage 3 live on floor under rack in dry storage 2 on floor behind rack by back door 4 live inside the gasket of 3 door upright refrigerator in prep area Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep room hand wash sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: No paper towels **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. Previously cited and warned on 9/7 Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Previously cited and warned on 9/7 Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8510538

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ridged aluminum ceiling in prep area. Floor tiles in storage room have large gaps Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead on floor in front counter area by closet 3 dead on floor by side door 6 dead on floor by co2 tank Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: 6 dead under 3 compartment sink **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked in back prep area still wet Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under screen door in back while open and operating Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind cooking equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both on on soft surface Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 51-18-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves throughout the establishment Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Paint in front server station/ drink prep station chipping Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in dry storage Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: 1 fly on box of tortillas on cook line, operator killed and discarded fly 1 fly around 3 compartment sink **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on wall in between 3 door refrigerator and wall in prep area 1 live on floor behind helium tank in dry storage 3 live on floor under rack in dry storage 2 on floor behind rack by back door 4 live inside the gasket of 3 door upright refrigerator in prep area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: 1 live crawling across floor in prep area 4 inside gasket of 3 door upright reach in cooler 1 crawling on food bin in prep area 1 crawling across the floor in prep area by ice machine **Time Extended**
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on window ledge in dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: 3 rodent droppings under soda bib rack **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. Previously warned on 9/7/2023 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8494587

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ridged aluminum ceiling in prep area. Floor tiles in storage room have large gaps Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead on floor in front counter area by closet 3 dead on floor by side door 6 dead on floor by co2 tank Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked in back prep area still wet Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under screen door in back while open and operating Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind cooking equipment Warning
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both on on soft surface Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 sets on tongs on oven handle, tongs removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves throughout the establishment Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Paint in front server station/ drink prep station chipping Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in dry storage Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on wall in between 3 door refrigerator and wall in prep area 1 live on floor behind helium tank in dry storage 3 live on floor under rack in dry storage 2 on floor behind rack by back door 4 live inside the gasket of 3 door upright refrigerator in prep area Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on window ledge in dry storage Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. taco meat (49F - Cold Holding); refried beans (49F - Cold Holding) in 3 door upright cooler in prep area shredded mozzarella cheese (52F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line items removed and put in freezer **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (117F - Hot Holding); shredded pork (124F - Hot Holding) in steam well, manager stored and turned heat up for product Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in prep area used to fill container Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in prep area Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Previously warned on 9/7/2023 Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 9/22/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505688

  • 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. One hose behind building
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling, and floor not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ridged aluminum ceiling in prep area. Floor tiles in storage room have large gaps.
  • 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 on top of open containers of napkins in front counter area Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both are on a soft dirt surface
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves in kitchen are soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water faucet on hand sink in prep area is not working
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Paint in front server station/ drink prep station chipping
  • 28-14-5:High Priority - Evidence of cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Employee washing trash cans and dumping the wastewater on the ground. Discussed with operator
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in food prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects. One live ant crawling on wall in front counter. Operator killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on gasket of one door cooler on cooks line. Operator killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of caulk on food prep table Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep room hand wash sink
  • 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. Previously cited and warned on 9/7 Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Previously cited and warned on 9/7 Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The soap container in the prep room has hand sanitizer in it. Operator removed and added soap.

Inspection Date: 9/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8494348

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under prep tables on back room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in wall by storage area in prep room 3 live roaches on wheel of vertical cooler in prep room Approximately 14 live roaches under hand wash sink in prep room 1 live roach on wall under 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: 3 live under hand wash sink in prep room, operator killed and sanitizer area Admin Complaint
  • 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser empty, operator does not have key Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: dispenser removed , still no towels **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8495097

  • 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser empty, operator does not have key Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: dispenser removed , still no towels **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8372003

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches by storage racks in back room Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup with no lid on cutting board on cook line, discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen Walls soiled at front counter Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under prep tables on back room Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flies on wall by walk in cooler door . Warning
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 8 Ants on counter by drink dispenser Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over produce in walk in cooler, moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in wall by storage area in prep room 3 live roaches on wheel of vertical cooler in prep room Approximately 14 live roaches under hand wash sink in prep room 1 live roach on wall under 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. In corner of wall, back prep room, left side of wire storage rack Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings in storage area by kitchen Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked taco meat (49F - Cold Holding); made yesterday refried beans (47/48F); pork for carnitas (47/ 55F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lift y cooler on cook line - shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); sour cream (65F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (58F - Cold Holding), all in cooler for 2 hours, moved to walk in cooler In walk in cooler on left side -shredded mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); cooked taco meat (49F - Cold Holding); made yesterday, see stop sale ; cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding) In vertical cooler in prep room- ); refried beans (47/48F); pork for carnitas (47/ 55F - Cold Holding)see stop sale all food put in pans and on ice **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top on cook.inev stained Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food and scoop in hand wash sink , operator removed Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer. Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser empty, operator does not have key Warning