TACO RICO

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 12/25.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic cup used as a scoop inside bin of sour cream.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall on right hand side of cook line soiled.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area in disrepair. Time Extended

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of aloe cream stored on the kitchen reach in cooler Manager removed container. 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. Provided operator with form. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment use chlorine for sanitizer, manager provided quaternary test kit

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

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food safety certification Andrea Lara expired on 01/30/23

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor broken tiles in the kitchen area,

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill with heavy soiled.

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed spicy sauce stored in gallon of vinegar.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tacos stored in reach in freezer not covered. Employee covered tacos. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the kitchen area.

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. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm) in the kitchen, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm).

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the front counter. Operator secured during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in the prep station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the employee bathroom. Operator printed and posted during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers with accumulated dust in the walk in cooler. Observed hood with accumulated grease.

Basic - Observed kitchen cutting board with heavy cut marks.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some 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 2024-04-16: Required employee training expired for some employees. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed ceiling tile in disrepair at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at front counter near juice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at front counter near juice machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. Time Extended

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 10ppm chlorine and 0ppm quaternary. Manager made new solution. Tested at 50ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico de gallo on self served area 50F, less than 1 hour. Employee added ice to water bath underneath. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food stuck to tomato dicer on clean dish shelf by three compartment sink. Moved to dish area for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on dry storage shelf over blender, next to peppers. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food/grease accumulation on tinfoil between flattops.

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Marked exit by bathroom locked while establishment in operation.

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.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed operator's probe thermometer inoperable.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed underneath juice and soda machine at front counter area.

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed tomato dicer soiled with old food debris at storage shelf at ware washing area.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on container at storage shelf at ware washing area.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed yellow rice (48F-50F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per operator, item was prepared on the previous day.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed yellow rice (48F-50F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per operator, item was prepared on the previous day.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of flan not date marked at front counter. As per operator, items were prepared on the previous day.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at microwave and oven.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils stored in water at 83F. Operator took items to wash rinse and sanitize. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at dry storage area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near grill. Observed wall soiled at 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm.

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door near woman's bathroom blocked by metal stands, plastic container and chairs.

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Thermometer calibration and cold holding temperature.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink located in the kitchen observed wiping cloth stored in the hand sink.

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

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory to manager. Manager posted it on site. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hand sink located at cook line.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Water stains on some failing tiles in the kitchen.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on shelf on top of food prep table.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler located at cook line gaskets torn.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils in standing water at 89F. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At storage area.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed Restaurant reusing single service plastic vinegar bottles stored on shelves at dishwashing area.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Accumulation of grease on wall by storage shelves in the kitchen.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles soiled,microwave Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking under 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-20: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a container with raw chicken stored over a container of raw beef inside reach in cooler. Employee stored raw chicken on bottom shelf under raw beef. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed individually portion flans at front beverage cooler portioned and packed the day before no date labeled. Manager labeled flans. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid on chest freezer at kitchen area in disrepair .

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop used to dispense cooked rice. Employee stored scoop outside of rice on a clean surface. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed towel from under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed at kitchen area some lights not working.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above preparation area at kitchen.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signs at both bathrooms. Manager printed two signs and posted them next to hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.