EL TACOLGANDO

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026 establishment is open and operating, serving the public. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat bread in tall refrigerator, operator moved items to appropriate location. 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. Inspector provided operator a vomiting and diarrheal clean up poster at time of inspection. Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. FOD manager for Jose Tepale expired 05/04/2026 Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.on prep table across from the triple sink , Warning

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Operator has MFDV hard plumbed with PVC line on the property, a waste tank is in place , the fresh water tank has been removed. Warning

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning

Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. MFDV Fresh water tank removed,and missing . Warning

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. 2 containers of unwashed mushrooms over ready to eat bread in tall refrigerator, operator moved items to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards soiled inside MFDV. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Time Extended

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 2 Reach in freezers added, Employee handwash sink relocated to right side of three compartment sink. No plans submitted to plan review. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: No plans submitted to plan review. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle stored beneath cash register. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Stored beneath cash register. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in MFDV. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw breaded steak stored over canned sodas in Reach in cooler. Raw frozen steak stored over frozen bread in Reach in freezer. Raw beef patties stored over tortillas in Reach in cooler. Operator relocated all items during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

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.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef tongues and intestines in Reach in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Repeat Violation

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Repeat Violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer and flattop griddle are soiled with debris. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw breaded beef stored in shopping bags. Operator removed beef and wrapped in aluminum foil during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Cuban bread stored in three shopping bags. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer and flattop griddle are soiled with debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall surrounding fryers, flattop grill, three compartment sink are soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Time Extended

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date markings on cooked beef,pork,rice inside refrigerator. Owner added proper dates to items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. No hood filters overtop grill.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed Quaternary ammonia instead of chlorine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters missing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Touched money and began. Prepped food.

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook chicken cook beef cook beans made 9/19/22 reach in cooler by three compartment sink.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink at 84 f tested two minutes.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef on counter operator placed under water.

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Under stove top

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash knife with just water. Inspector went over the importance of wash rinse sanitize. Observed employee wash rinse and sanitize knife. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler by cooks line. Cold holding: shredded mozzarella 60 °F held over 24 hours. See stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler by ice cream freezer. Cold holding: cut tomatoes 47 °F sour cream 44 °F, cooked beef 47 °F parmesan cheese 46 °F1st temp at 2:25pm. Inspector advised operator to place all Potentially hazardous foods in reach in chest freezer to rapid cool. 2nd temp at 3:43 cut tomatoes 37 °F, sour cream 40 °F, cooked beef 40 °F, tomato salsa 46 °F Parmesan cheese 43 °F Corrective Action Taken

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 Admin Complaint

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table by reach in cooler observed employee remove cell phone during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of onions on floor by three compartment sink. Observed employee place a crate under the box of onions. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in reach in cooler were juice is served. Observed employee remove drinks from reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed by ice cream reach in cooler. Observed employee dry the bottom of reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef sitting on prep table. Observed employee move raw beef to reach in freezer.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handled payment then placed on gloves to work with food without washing hand. Discussed with operator about proper hand washing procedures. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-05: Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2021. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-05: Expired on 02/01/2021. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hand in three compartment sink. Discussed with operator about proper hand washing in handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-05: Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-05: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-05: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled reach-in coolers gaskets. Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-05: Time Extended