TAQUERIA LA MARCELITA

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pan of beef defrosting on shelf above grill.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs stored over cooked beef in glass reach in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed eggs over cooked pork in double door glass reach in cooler. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket and containers in hand sink. Employees removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed beef defrosting in bucket in hand sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed container of onions and bottled water on floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Onions in bucket on floor. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Did not observe 2" numbers on outside of truck. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed beef and pork defrosting at room temperature on counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed beef defrosting in bucket in hand sink. Time Extended

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic soda and water bottles stored on floor. Repeat 12-18-23 Repeat Violation

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.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor. Repeat 8-14-24 Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard ise to line she of reach-in-freezer.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under equipment soiled.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of onions on floor. Operator move onions off floor onto shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed vinyl floor has large tears in it at work areas.

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material.

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. Email Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by cutting board and pans. Observed operator remove cutting board and pans. Corrected On-Site

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. Email EMPloyee Health Agreement Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink. Observed operator put soap at hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked,pork, beef and chicken in reach-in-freezer prepared onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 78F standing water by grill.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

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