TAQUERIA DONA RAQUEL

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired on 12-01-2025. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on bucket of sour cream in 2 door cooler in kitchen. Educated employee on proper storage. Employee rearranged food for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands without removing gloves. Educated employee on proper handwashing procedures, and employee removed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In low boy cooler, Shredded Cheese (52F - Cold Holding), per operator, foods not prepared or portioned today. Food held in low boy cooler on cook line for approximately 3 hours. Advised employee to move food back to reach in cooler to quick chill. Food was moved back to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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 poster to 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/ No certified food manager present with over 7 employees. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwashing sink in back room, near to tortilla machine. Advised employee to provide soap. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef , stored in reach in cooler, not dated, prepared yesterday at 12 pm, more than 25 hours ago. Employee dated beef. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop stored in bucket of sour cream in reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed bowl from bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Several cases of soda and beer in cans, stored on floor in back room, near to handwashing sink. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to manager. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign provided at handwashing sink in back room. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bucket of pinto beans stored uncovered in dry storage room. Educated manager on covering stored food. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in to go bags in kitchen, non food - grade bags. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed Cooked Beef Tripe (67F - Cold Holding) stored inside true cooler at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. 2) Observed Cooked beef strips (47 F - Cold Holding) stored inside true cooler, not prepped or portioned today as per operator; food stored in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. 3) Cooked pork (47 F - Cold Holding) stored in Low Boy cooler, not prepped or portioned today as per operator; food stored in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed Cooked Beef Tripe (67F - Cold Holding) stored inside true cooler at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. 2) Observed Cooked beef strips (47 F - Cold Holding) stored inside true cooler, per operator food not prepped or portioned today, stored in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. 3) Cooked pork (47 F - Cold Holding) stored in Low Boy cooler, not prepped or portioned today as per operator; food stored in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. 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/ Observed no certified food manager present at time of inspection; 4 food prep employees present. Warning

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory posted in establishment or on menu. Consumer Advisory was emailed to manager. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser on cart next to bar area. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed three ceiling tiles soiled with accumulation of dust in dining room. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on walk in freezer door in poor repair. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) Observed buckets of chorizo, pork and juice stored on floor of freezer. Manager removed from floor. 2)Observed buckets of flour stored on floor in back machine room. Manager removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water 75 F in kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line, raw fish stored over ready to eat shrimp. Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. By walk in cooler, all purpose cleaning stored on same shelf as sugar container. Warning

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. At bar, milk not date marked after opened more than 24hours. 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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by three compartment sink not labeled Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. By walk in cooler storage area, containers wet nesting, Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, food stored on floor Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At flat top grill. Standing water 80°F. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At bar, wet wiping cloth stored on bar. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Observed: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken 48°F cooling since 11:00am, checked at 2:00pm; 48°F at 2:20pm. cooked potatoes 55°F cooling since 11:00am, checked at 2:00pm, 55 F at 2:20pm; at cooler drawers under flat top at cook line. Per operator, foods held in drawers for 3 hrs. At this rate food food will not reach 41° F ; Operator foods on ice and moved foods to different working reach in cooler to properly cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning Priority: High Priority

High Priority - Observed: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked peppers 92°F cooling in reach drawers at cook line; as per operator food cooling since 9:00; food never reached 70 F within 2 hours. Stop sale. Warning Priority: High Priority

High Priority - Observed: 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 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked peppers 92°F cooling in reach drawers at cook line; as per operator food cooling since 9:00; food never reached 70 F within 2 hours. Stop sale. Admin Complaint Priority: High Priority

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed raw chicken 56°F cooling since 11:00am, checked at 2:00pm, 56°F at 2:20pm; sliced tomatoes 55°F cooling since 11:00am, checked at 2:00pm. 56°F at 2:20pm; raw shrimp 55°F cooling since 11:00am, checked at 2:00pm, 56°F at 2:20pm. Per operator, foods held in drawers for 3 hrs. At this rate foods will not reach 41° F within 4 hours; Operator moved foods in ice to cool properly Corrective Action Taken Warning Priority: High Priority

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Printed poster during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1) Observed employee preparing tamales at hand wash sink on cook line. Employee removed tamales and prepared in prep area of kitchen. 2) Observed dish soap bottle inside of hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink in dishwashing area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate

Intermediate - Observed: 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 Priority: Intermediate

Intermediate - Observed: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Eggs any style and steak offered on the menu; printed and posted during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate

Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance in ice machine at dish washing area. Warning Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottles stored on prep table in prep room next to cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair- gaskets at reach in drawer at cook line not properly holding door closed ; torn Repeat Violation Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed horchata bins stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning Reference: 3-305.11(A)(3), (B) and (C) FC: (A) Except as specified in Paragraphs (B) and (C) of this section, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (3) At least 6 inches above the floor. (B) Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches above the floor on case lot handling equipment as specified under Section 4-204.122. (C) Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon stored in standing water 67°F at cook line. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed poster during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar bin unlabeled in prep room next to cook line. Warning Priority: Basic

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line back side grill drawer - raw chicken breast (50°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48°F - Cold Holding); raw steak (48°F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (47°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items held in cooler overnight. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line back side grill drawer - raw chicken breast (50°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48°F - Cold Holding); raw steak (48°F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (47°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. Warning

Intermediate - At cook line no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. 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. Emailed operator consumer advisory to post on wall. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink/prep area spray bottle containing bleach and spray bottle containing degreaser unlabeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute in ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - At bar by triple sink ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Warning

Basic - At cook line in front of both grills In-use utensil stored in standing water (60°F) less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator emptied water, washed, rinsed and sanitized utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At steam table rice container, styrofoam cup used to dispense. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. At tortilla kitchen bagged potatoes stored on wooden slat 1" off floor. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. At tortilla kitchen bag of onions stored on floor. At walk-in cooler three plastic containers of drink syrup stored on floor. Operator moved items to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. At walk-in freezer floor covered in ice. Warning