WAUCHULA, Hardee County

TACO ISABEL

1448 US HWY 17 N, WAUCHULA, FL 33873

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
May 18, 2023
City
WAUCHULA
County
Hardee
Status
Closed
Inspections
5

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.

May 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 22005602

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 1/20/23 Operator states she paid by money order in December 2022. She will locate reciept and research. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Operator paid by money order. Money order company is still tracking the payment. Operator is in process of changing from MFDV to permanent fixed food establishment but having trouble with application process. Inspector spent time explaining process and gave customer care number. Time Extended

51-36-1

Detail 22005601

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed mobile trailer that has been permanently affixed to site and is no longer moveable, permanent bathrooms have been built on site per county code. Additional building on site used as food storage. All prep currently takes place in mobile trailer. Inspector advised operator to apply for a fixed food license. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Operator paid by money order. Money order company is still tracking the payment. Operator is in process of changing from MFDV to permanent fixed food establishment but having trouble with application process. Inspector spent time explaining process and gave customer care number. Time Extended

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 21842268

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 1/20/23 Operator states she paid by money order in December 2022. She will locate reciept and research.

51-36-1

Detail 21842267

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed mobile trailer that has been permanently affixed to site and is no longer moveable, permanent bathrooms have been built on site per county code. Additional building on site used as food storage. All prep currently takes place in mobile trailer. Inspector advised operator to apply for a fixed food license.

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

41-17-4

Detail 21549056

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

Apr 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-02-5

Detail 20985415

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Nov 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 20626647

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over cooked chicken at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

53A-10-4

Detail 20626643

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator not knowing the Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses. Emailed the Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses form.

53A-16-4

Detail 20626645

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Emailed operator the Food Allergen Awareness sheet.

02B-02-5

Detail 20626646

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 the form to post immediately. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20626648

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching the food item at sugar container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20626644

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at sugar container. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site