Arcadia, DeSoto County

TAQUERIA LA FAVORITA

231 S BREVARD AVE, Arcadia, FL 34266

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
0
No violations
Aug 13, 2024
City
Arcadia
County
DeSoto
Status
Closed
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Aug 13, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 20, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 12

14-86-1

Detail 22305353

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed bread stored in to go bag on top of fridge.

03A-02-5

Detail 22305351

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prep top cooler items on top (); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); queso (54F - Cold Holding); bottom compartment (54F); rice (42F - Cold Holding) operator states items were loaded at 1200pm must be used or discarded by 400pm. Operator was advised of time as a public health control and given form via email.

03E-02-5

Detail 22305346

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. chicken (118F - Reheating); cooked tomatillos on counter (57F - Cold Holding) operator added to grill and turned up heat to quickly reheat to 165F. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22305354

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped cooked steak (123F - Hot Holding); cooked onions and pepper (101F - Hot Holding)stored on counter. Operator states she took them off the grill at 1200pm . Items must be sold or discarded by 4 pm Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22305350

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided handout via email

53B-02-5

Detail 22305349

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee hired over 60 days with no training.

11-26-1

Detail 22305347

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. Inspector provided handout via email

53B-05-5

Detail 22305345

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One expired.

53B-03-5

Detail 22305352

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee with unapproved provider E Food Trainer.

22-08-4

Detail 22305348

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old food debris in microwave.

51-13-4

Detail 22305343

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout via email

25-06-4

Detail 22305344

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

Nov 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21593489

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked peppers (80F - Cold Holding); on counter at 80F. Operator states peppers were on counter less than 1hour and were put in the cooler to return to 41F within 4 hours. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21593490

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tamales (112F - Hot Holding) stored on counter. Operator states on counter less than 1 hour and placed in freezer to quickly cool to 41F within 6 hours. Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 21593492

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris on floor. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21593491

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and old food debris on and around handsink.

Aug 18, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

03D-02-5

Detail 21284207

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice and beans cooked yesterday and not cooled to 41F or below. See stopsale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: No tcs food in the MFDV Time Extended

03B-01-6

Detail 21284209

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked peppers (109F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (100F - Hot Holding) peppers were reheated to 165Fand held on grill. Cooked pork must be served or discarded by 3 pm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: No tcs food in the MFDV. Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21284208

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamales prepared 4 days ago with no date mark. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Time Extended

Aug 10, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 21267582

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice and beans cooked yesterday and not cooled to 41F or below. See stopsale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 21267579

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed multiple (10)live roaches within the food trailer. Observed roach on shelf beside open container of cooked peppers. Observed 2 roaches on counter beside handsink, Observed roach in between window glass and interior wall as glass was opened. Observed 5 roaches on floor at doorway. Observed roach in garbage can. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: At callback Observed 3 live roaches and 5 dead roaches and 1 egg casing. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: At call back observed 9 live roaches of various sizes/ age crawling on interior walls. NO Vacate per Brenden Doherty @ 4:57PM. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21267578

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); tamales (95F - Cold Holding); rice (52F - Cold Holding) cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); beans (47F - Cold Holding) See stop sale. Raw beef will be placed in freezer . Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Time Extended

03B-01-6

Detail 21267580

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked peppers (109F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (100F - Hot Holding) peppers were reheated to 165Fand held on grill. Cooked pork must be served or discarded by 3 pm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21267583

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamales prepared 4 days ago with no date mark. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21267581

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door does not fully close. Window screens do not fit openings leaving gaps Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Time Extended

Aug 9, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

03D-02-5

Detail 21261651

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice and beans cooked yesterday and not cooled to 41F or below. See stopsale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 21261654

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed multiple (10)live roaches within the food trailer. Observed roach on shelf beside open container of cooked peppers. Observed 2 roaches on counter beside handsink, Observed roach in between window glass and interior wall as glass was opened. Observed 5 roaches on floor at doorway. Observed roach in garbage can. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: At callback Observed 3 live roaches and 5 dead roaches and 1 egg casing. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21261655

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); tamales (95F - Cold Holding); rice (52F - Cold Holding) cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); beans (47F - Cold Holding) See stop sale. Raw beef will be placed in freezer . Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Time Extended

03B-01-6

Detail 21261652

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked peppers (109F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (100F - Hot Holding) peppers were reheated to 165Fand held on grill. Cooked pork must be served or discarded by 3 pm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21261657

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamales prepared 4 days ago with no date mark. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21261658

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door does not fully close. Window screens do not fit openings leaving gaps Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21261653

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris on floor under equipment and on floor mat. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: At c Al back wash water still remaining on floor in corners. Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 21261656

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed butter tub stored on lower shelf uncovered in trailer and near garbage can. Observed peppers stored in container on shelf with multiple items stored on top, box of food wrapand plastic containers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Time Extended

Aug 2, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 14

03D-02-5

Detail 21243197

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice and beans cooked yesterday and not cooled to 41F or below. See stopsale. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21243204

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed multiple (10)live roaches within the food trailer. Observed roach on shelf beside open container of cooked peppers. Observed 2 roaches on counter beside handsink, Observed roach in between window glass and interior wall as glass was opened. Observed 5 roaches on floor at doorway. Observed roach in garbage can. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21243205

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. beef (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); tamales (95F - Cold Holding); rice (52F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21243206

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); tamales (95F - Cold Holding); rice (52F - Cold Holding) cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); beans (47F - Cold Holding) See stop sale. Raw beef will be placed in freezer . Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21243207

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked peppers (109F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (100F - Hot Holding) peppers were reheated to 165Fand held on grill. Cooked pork must be served or discarded by 3 pm. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21243201

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blender and microwave soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21243199

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty dishes on handsink. Operator removed items.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21243200

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21243195

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamales prepared 4 days ago with no date mark. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21243196

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door does not fully close. Window screens do not fit openings leaving gaps Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21243198

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris on floor under equipment and on floor mat. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21243194

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sinks and counter tops with old food debris Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21243202

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21243203

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed butter tub stored on lower shelf uncovered in trailer and near garbage can. Observed peppers stored in container on shelf with multiple items stored on top, box of food wrapand plastic containers. Warning

Jun 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

31A-11-4

Detail 21121040

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored on handsink. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21121035

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21121034

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.

13-02-4

Detail 21121037

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Hair in bun no head coverings.

14-42-4

Detail 21121039

Basic - Hood filter placed horizontal instead of vertical. Leaving Opening at side of system.

23-03-4

Detail 21121038

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food on faucet of handsink.

22-16-4

Detail 21121033

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

06-01-5

Detail 21121036

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef tawing on counter still frozen. Placed in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Apr 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

29-04-4

Detail 21039098

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.

31A-09-4

Detail 21039097

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink filled with cleaners. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

27-05-4

Detail 21039096

Intermediate - Handwash sinkhas no cold water. Faucet broken.

50-04-4

Detail 21039095

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

23-03-4

Detail 21039094

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hand sink faucets with old debris.