TAQUERIA LAS TARASCAS INC

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat meat. Operator placed the raw chicken at the bottom of the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

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. Warning

Intermediate - Lack of water at the hand wash sink Observed not running water at the hand wash sink. Warning

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

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef and cooked pork inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator it was cooked mo day. Employee date marked the food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.observed a scoop without handle. Employee discarded it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displays expired 10/22 Repeat Violation

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed MFDV does not have decal. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with maseca not labeled.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the hand wash sink. Operator moved the sanitizer bucket to the front of the MFDV. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the hand wash sink. Time Extended

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 2022-11-21: The course of food handlers was paid but the operators need to do the course and pass the test. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored inside of nonfood grade bag at reach in freezer. Operator was informed that the bag need to be changed. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pork at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site Warning

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 raw chicken stored over raw beef at reach in freezer. Operator moved the raw chicken to the bottom part. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the hand wash sink. Operator moved the sanitizer bucket to the front of the MFDV. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponges and brush stored inside of hand wash sink. Operator removed the sponges and the brush. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 80°F at hand wash sink. The operator turn on the water heater. Final temperature 101°F. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans and pot not stored inverted on a shelf under stove. Operator started to inverted the pans and pots. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beans container not covered at reach in freezer. Operator covered the product. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored over cooked soup at reach in cooler. Operator moved the soup to the top. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm. Operator added chlorine sanitizer solution to get 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

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 pork and next to shrimps at reach in cooler located next to exit door. Operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw water shells eggs over cream cheese and mayonnaise at reach in cooler glass door. Operator was informed that the shells eggs can not be stored over ready to eat food. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a sanitizer bucket in the hand wash sink. The sanitizer bucket was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed the water heater was turn off. Operator turn on the water heater. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a onion bag on the floor of the MFDV. Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under taco machine. The manager removed the towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawed on the three compartment sink. Operator moved the raw chicken to the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeezes bottle with sauces not identified by common name. Repeat Violation Warning