EL TAQUITO IV

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over unwashed peppers. The peppers were moved. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the front cook line hand wash sink. The water is turned off for sink repair.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The front line hand wash has no running water and is wrapped with plastic wrap.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche and tuna tartare. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed same. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Pic - Omar Suarez Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed same. Person in Charge - Omar Suarez Time Extended

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. 3 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Reviewed Food Employee Reporting Agreement with operator. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks by back door not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cookline flip top - torn gaskets on doors Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline flip top. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed same. Time Extended

High Priority - Cook failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food - preparing an order. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Cook washed hands with no soap. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands with soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes and then prepared a beverage without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Walk in cooler - Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat corn. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche and tuna tartare. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Warning

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Pic - Omar Suarez Warning

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. 3 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Warning

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. Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks by back door not adequately secured. Warning

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cookline. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cookline flip top - torn gaskets on doors Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - utensils in water 102F. Operator moved to heat source. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline flip top. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front counter cutting board at flip top visibly soiled. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to ice machine blocked by kegs. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitchers stored in Handsink next to ice machine. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche and Tuna Tartare on menu. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Warning

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

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PIC - David Lopez. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation Warning

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. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Walk in cooler - bowl in cooked beans and bowl in cooked rice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All cold holding units throughout establishment. Warning

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and around front counter cooking equipment and cold holding equipment. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Employee handled personal cell phone and then engaged in food preparation - handled ready to eat cheese without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - raw shrimp stored over ready to eat cooked beef. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over raw shrimp. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

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 handout to operator. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda gun. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PIC - Alejandro Saturno. Warning

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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Operators thermometer missing battery. Warning

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. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter - water 80F. Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. Warning

Basic - Hot water faucet handle at plumbing front counter hand sink not operating. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - water 94F. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler- cooked wings(44-49). Per operator item was cooked yesterday and held in walk in overnight. Observed items stacked. Reviewed proper cooling procedures with operator. See stop sale Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cook rice was placed in a non food bag in the microwave. Employee removed and placed in a food grade container 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. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in the back reach in freezer. Employee raw chicken at the bottom of freezer next to raw beef Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Walk in cooler- cooked wings(44-49). Per operator item was cooked yesterday and held in walk in overnight. Observed items stacked. Reviewed proper cooling procedures with operator. See stop sale Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cases of beers placed in front of hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink. Employee removed items Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PIC - Anna Galeas Warning

Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink at the front counter. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels provided at front counter hand wash sinks and prep area hand sink. Employee replaced the paper towel. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Breakfast menu- shell eggs. Provided consumer advisory to operator and operator posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled Employee labeled spray bottle with proper name Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - AC vents and exposed tubing soiled with accumulated , grease, dust, or mold-like substance.. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) Gasket on left and middle door flip top torn and in need of repair. 2) Dish machine per operator not functioning. Advised operator to repair or remove unit. Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in White round reach-in freezer . Warning

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar: operator stored scoop properly Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Employee removed debris and cleaned microwave Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar on shelf by the back door was not labeled. Employee labeled Corrected On-Site Warning