Clearwater, Pinellas County

TACOS TEQUILA AND RUM

490 MANDALAY AVE STE 10, Clearwater, FL 33767

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Jan 10, 2025
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

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.

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 23468005

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken 54f, stored in black refrigerator in back storage room not operating at temperature. Items discarded. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Stop sale issued for whole shell eggs put out for breakfast sitting on prep shelf not under refrigeration. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23468007

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs 67f, put back in reach in cooler. Raw chicken 54f, stored in black refrigerator in back storage room not operating at temperature. Items discarded. Items were stored in this refrigerator since 11/4/2024 Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Raw shell eggs 76f, more than 4 hours out discarded.stop sale issued. Items discarded. Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 23468011

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: No paperwork available Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 23468006

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: None. Admin Complaint

31B-03-4

Detail 23468010

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Hand sink next to white refrigerator. Admin Complaint

27-16-4

Detail 23468008

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to stand up fridge. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Hot water shut off at hand sink next to white refrigerator. Admin Complaint

06-01-5

Detail 23468009

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw burger, raw steak, raw shrimp and raw fish all thawing at room temperature. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Thawing shrimp in back area no running water Admin Complaint

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 1Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 23334008

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken 54f, stored in black refrigerator in back storage room not operating at temperature. Items discarded.

03A-02-5

Detail 23334007

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs 67f, put back in reach in cooler. Raw chicken 54f, stored in black refrigerator in back storage room not operating at temperature. Items discarded. Items were stored in this refrigerator since 11/4/2024 Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 23334005

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.

53A-01-7

Detail 23334003

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

16-37-1

Detail 23334002

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

53B-01-5

Detail 23334006

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. Previous time they were all expired. No certificates to view.

31B-03-4

Detail 23334004

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

27-16-4

Detail 23334009

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to stand up fridge.

06-01-5

Detail 23334010

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw burger, raw steak, raw shrimp and raw fish all thawing at room temperature. Repeat Violation

Jun 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

14-31-5

Detail 22936831

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen chicken stored in non food grade bags in chest freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 22936832

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat and chlorine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Time Extended

06-01-5

Detail 22936833

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw burger and raw chicken thawing in sink no running water. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Time Extended

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

14-31-5

Detail 22821407

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen chicken stored in non food grade bags in chest freezer.

50-17-3

Detail 22821403

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Paid for online during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22821406

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs 60f, moved to another cooler. Place in warm cooler 30 minutes ago. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22821408

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. Milk in stand up cooler no date mark.

11-27-4

Detail 22821404

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.

16-37-1

Detail 22821401

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

11-26-1

Detail 22821400

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.

53B-05-5

Detail 22821409

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. All expired certificates . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-36-4

Detail 22821402

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22821410

Basic - Food stored on floor. Canned goods. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22821411

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22821405

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw burger and raw chicken thawing in sink no running water.

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 22379680

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs ambient 54f, butter 52f, moved to another refrigerator.

16-37-1

Detail 22379674

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

02C-02-5

Detail 22379676

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut melon no date mark. Adjusted. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 22379678

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.

14-01-5

Detail 22379677

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufle cups used to portion sauces in cooks area. Cup used in dry rice in back area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 22379681

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile damaged. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22379675

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

36-17-5

Detail 22379671

Basic - Floor tiles missing in disrepair. Cracked floor tiles in cooks area and dining room.

08B-38-4

Detail 22379679

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of lettuce and cooking oil on floor. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22379672

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22379673

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream tub not covered. Corrected On-Site

May 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 22016356

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22016354

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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 22016355

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Back area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22016353

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

03D-02-5

Detail 22013414

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Refried beans 51f, 47f, made on 5/22/2023 found at inspection. Missed cooling window. Operator to discard items. Repeat Violation

50-17-3

Detail 22013416

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

01B-02-5

Detail 22013406

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Refried beans 51f, 47f, made on 5/22/2023 found at inspection. Missed cooling window. Operator to discard items. Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 22013413

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. Emailed to operator.

11-26-1

Detail 22013409

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.

14-01-5

Detail 22013415

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in sauce.

36-36-4

Detail 22013412

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Back area. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 22013407

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-03-4

Detail 22013411

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

10-20-4

Detail 22013410

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 22013408

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef and chicken thawing at room temperature in back area. Cooked beef thawing on chest freezer. Repeat Violation

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

03D-02-5

Detail 21598129

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. refried beans 70f, made on 11/29/2022 missed cooling window, item to be discarded by operator.

01B-02-5

Detail 21598131

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. refried beans 70f, made on 11/29/2022 missed cooling window, item to be discarded by

31B-02-4

Detail 21598126

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

14-01-5

Detail 21598128

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souflee cup in salsa.

36-36-4

Detail 21598130

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.

06-06-5

Detail 21598132

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Raw beef.

10-20-4

Detail 21598133

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

06-01-5

Detail 21598127

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp frozen sitting at room temperature.

Feb 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

50-17-2

Detail 20876448

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2021 license-repeat, expired 2022 license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 20876451

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Pulled chicken 110f, black beans 78f, cooked ground beef 125f, sitting out at room temp for 30 minutes. Had operator put in reach in cooler for quick chill.check at 1 hour- pulled chicken 86f, black beans 70f, cooked ground beef 100f, . Adequate cooling is taking place to meet first parameter in cooling stage. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 20876447

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled beef no date mark.

14-01-5

Detail 20876450

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in verde sauce. Bowl in salt like substance.

13-03-4

Detail 20876446

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

29-49-6

Detail 20876445

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two door reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20876449

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in freezer. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20876444

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing frozen beef at room temperature.

02D-01-5

Detail 20876443

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar/salt like substance no label.

Sep 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

14-31-5

Detail 20513915

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice in non grade food bags. Corrected On-Site

50-17-2

Detail 20513917

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

22-02-4

Detail 20513911

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator using a knife block to store knives. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20513916

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

14-01-5

Detail 20513912

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20513913

Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice stored on floor, Water bottles stored on floor in store room.

29-49-6

Detail 20513914

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two door fridge.