TALKIN TACOS

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 5 live flying insects landing on walls in kitchen area.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beef cold held in walk in cooler at 48-50F. Cooked beef date marked 08/03/2025. Cooked beef didn't removed from unit since.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef cold held in walk in cooler at 48-50F. Cooked beef date marked 08/03/2025. Cooked beef didn't removed from unit since. See stop sale.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residues buildup on can opener blade Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed in food preparation area over various food items.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth at prep area not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 dented cans with cheddar cheese sauce in storage area. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beef cold held at 49-51F in walk in cooler. Per operator, beef cooked yesterday and placed in walk in cooler. Item did removed from unit since. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef cold held at 49-51F in walk in cooler. Per operator, beef cooked yesterday and placed in walk in cooler. Item did removed from unit since. See stop sale. -Observed raw chicken and raw steak cold held at 45F in walk in cooler. Operator place ice packs on chicken and beef. Broth 46F from yesterday. See stop sale. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handling bowl used to dispense taki in prep area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 49F. Warning

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. Sanitizer found at 00 ppm. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked steak hot held at 127F in steam table. Per operator,item cooked 1.5 hours prior to the inspection and placed in steam table. Operator reheat steak to 179F. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser in kitchen area.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed a container with unwashed onions stored over various cooked TCS foods items. Operator relocate onions. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Ground beef , next to RTE open box of churros. Employee placed ground beef in a separate container Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishwasher area, blocked by large garbage can, employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No existing plan review for current establishment Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees cutting cilantro, operator provided hair net. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink, build up of food debris and grease. Warning

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two employee's open bottles of water and soda inside WIF, operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Poster provided and explained Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: Observed same Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: Observed no manager certificate on site Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. No proof of dishwasher machine added. Plan. On base does not show any new submission Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: Observed same Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under HWS , dishwasher area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: Observed HWS removed Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) Warning

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. Poster provided and explained Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can Opener , build up of food debris Warning

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

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. No proof of dishwasher machine added. Plan. On base does not show any new submission Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

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

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Kitchen area-Container of flour in front of prep table . Employee moved to shelf 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. Container of flour, employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water temperature (120F). Employee removed, made new water at 140F Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing light shield, storage area, next to mop sink Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink build up of food debris and grease Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of flour, under prep table, in front of triple door freezer. Manager covered Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under HWS , dishwasher area Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Heat lamp- fried mahi-mahi fillet, fried shrimp 113-115. Operator advised to reheat to 165 for hot holding.

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - observed chemical dish machine added. Did not observe approved plans onBase. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. 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.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

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

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of dusty ice machine. Operator cleaned ice scoop and stored in a protected manner.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water in container at 115 degrees F. Operator placed pan with utensils on the flat top grill to increase the water temperature to 135 or below. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed table fans soiled with dust.

High Priority - 1.) Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut pineapple (47°F - Cold Holding) at 12:10pm. Per operator held in flip top reach in overnight. See Stop Sale. 2.) Observed cooked shrimp (47°F - Cold Holding) at 12:19pm in 2 Door Reach In. Per operator, prepped yesterday. See Stop Sale. 3.) Observed raw fish (47°F - Cold Holding) at 12:05pm. Per operator, held in unit overnight. See Stop Sale. 4.) Observed raw chicken (52°F - Cold Holding) at 12:10pm. Advised operator to cook off raw animal proteins. Observed ambient temperature of unit at 51°F. Advised operator to not store any TCS foods in unit until it can maintain at 41°F and below. Warning

High Priority - 1.) Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed where hose is attached in rear kitchen area. 2.) Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler- at flip top at cook line. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly landed on squirt bottle lid of condensed milk on kitchen shelving unit. Operator attempted to kill fly and replaced with new lid. Observed 1 fly landing on prep table across from reach in freezer in kitchen area. Observed 1 fly flying around dish washing area, not landing anywhere in particular. Operator killed and disposed. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed case of raw eggs stored over orange juice and sauces in walk in. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1.) Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut pineapple (47°F - Cold Holding) at 12:10pm. Per operator held in flip top reach in overnight. 2.) Observed cooked shrimp (47°F - Cold Holding) at 12:19pm in 2 Door Reach In. Per operator, prepped yesterday. 3.) Observed Observed raw fish (47°F - Cold Holding) at 12:05pm. Per operator, held in unit overnight. See Stop Sale. Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1.) Observed case of Non TCS strawberry dessert topping stored next to various chemicals on storage rack in rear kitchen area. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected on site. 2.) Observed several spray bottles of various cleaners stored at front counter next to single serve items and condiments. Operator went to remove and stored properly. Corrective action taken. 3.) Observed spray bottle of Fabulosa and Windex not labeled at front counter area. Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed dish machine added in rear kitchen area next to triple 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. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No running water at hand sink in dish washing area in rear kitchen. Warning