BROOKSVILLE, Hernando County

TACO DE ORO 6

31070 CORTEZ BLVD, BROOKSVILLE, FL 34602

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Apr 27, 2026
City
BROOKSVILLE
County
Hernando
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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.

Apr 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 24538833

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats in drawer cooler on cookline.

10-12-5

Detail 24538832

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine. Operator placed in container. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 24538830

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in bulk sugar. Operator placed correctly. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24538831

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cover of bulk sugar container soiled. Flip top cooler door gaskets soiled.

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 23949647

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23949646

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler underneath flattop at 48f. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Time Extended

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 23946645

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 60lbs of beef and 40lbs of pork overnight per operator in pull out drawer of cooler underneath flattop. All 55f. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23946647

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60lbs of beef and 40lbs of pork overnight per operator in pull out drawer of cooler underneath flattop. All 55f. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 23946648

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

14-11-5

Detail 23946646

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler underneath flattop at 48f.

02D-01-5

Detail 23946649

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled bulk containers of rice and beans in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

May 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

12A-07-5

Detail 23760245

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee removed gloves after touching raw chicken but failed to washed hands before putting on a new pair and immediately reached for a to go plate to store cooked food. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-12-4

Detail 23760243

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched from working with raw chicken to working with limes without first removing gloves or washed hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23760246

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of raw chicken stored over and next to containers of cooked pork in 4 drawers reach in under flat top/ Grill in cook line. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 23760244

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.. Operator has the books but trainings are not completed. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 23760247

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing dangling jewelry. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23760248

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hairnet during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 3Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 23014324

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

12A-07-5

Detail 23014321

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator put gloves on without washing, operator took gloves off and washed hands Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 23014323

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In drawer under grill- raw chicken and beef over cooked pork, chicken and beef moved to bottom

01B-02-5

Detail 23014322

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beans made yesterday at approximately 7 pm, - beans (47/50 F - Cold Holding)in glass door cooler at front counter.

03A-02-5

Detail 23014327

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans made yesterday at approximately 7 pm, - beans (47/50 F - Cold Holding)in glass door cooler at front counter. Discussed proper cooling with manager on duty, emailed cooling poster (5030-061)

32-04-4

Detail 23014325

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door in kitchen does not self close

12B-07-4

Detail 23014328

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle on prep table, moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23014326

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook

Mar 22, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.