Zolfo Springs, Hardee County

BROTHER TACO EXPRESS

330 SR 66, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
2 High Priority
Mar 30, 2022
City
Zolfo Springs
County
Hardee
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
2

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.

Mar 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 10

50-17-2

Detail 20971480

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-17-6

Detail 20971475

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed ziploc of beef with commercially packaged frozen shrimp in reach in chest freezer.

53A-16-4

Detail 20971477

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens.

31A-11-4

Detail 20971473

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer on sink basin. Removed. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 20971474

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 20971476

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

24-06-4

Detail 20971471

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed cleaned knives stored on dirty rack under chemical at handsink area. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20971479

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

36-11-4

Detail 20971478

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed raw wood over floor in side storage area under cooler and chest freezer.Floors broken and pitted throughout establishment

36-27-5

Detail 20971472

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, at handsink area.

Nov 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

53A-01-7

Detail 20631388

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator sent a picture of manager certificate over the phone. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 20631378

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.

53A-14-4

Detail 20631374

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Emailed operator the Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses.

53A-15-4

Detail 20631380

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Emailed operator the Food Allergen Awareness sheet.

22-20-5

Detail 20631376

Basic - Accumulation of residue build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 20631391

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's and women's restroom. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20631383

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle at sugar container.

10-08-5

Detail 20631385

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20631387

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet in wringer. Operator removed and hanged it to air dry. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20631390

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at sugar container. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site