Plant City, Hillsborough County

TORRES BROS TAQUERIA RESTAURANT

3503 W BAKER ST, Plant City, FL 33563

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
9
6 Intermediate
Dec 18, 2024
City
Plant City
County
Hillsborough
Status
Closed
Inspections
9

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.

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 9

11-27-4

Detail 23433780

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. Emailed a copy

22-02-4

Detail 23433774

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board

16-37-1

Detail 23433779

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Using Quaternary Ammonium

11-26-1

Detail 23433777

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 food employee

53B-13-5

Detail 23433776

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.

27-02-4

Detail 23433781

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. For on site well

10-07-4

Detail 23433778

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In 79° degrees

23-03-4

Detail 23433775

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grill

29-20-5

Detail 23433773

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink not draining

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-08-4

Detail 22902424

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed large pot that is unable to fit in hand sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed large pot that is unable to fit in hand sink Time Extended

May 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 2Total: 10

28-29-5

Detail 22886435

High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Operator has grease trap on exterior of truck that connects to a large blue barrel that wastewater is draining into and pump is pumping into large exterior waste water tank. Operator pulls wastewater tank and empties it at another location. Warning

27-13-4

Detail 22886434

High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Operator obtaining potable water from well at operating location, but has no well report. Verified with operator they installed well on parking lot, but have no proof of installation or well testing reports. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 22886431

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tortillas stored in hand sink. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning

28-09-5

Detail 22886428

Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed grease trap installed outside of food truck that connects into blue barrel that has an electric pump that pumps the water outside of the food truck onto the ground in the back. Food prep trailer has waste water going on ground when sinks are running on the back side of the trailer Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22886430

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Or soap on main trailer Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22886429

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/. Truck has unenclosed coolers being stored outside of truck. Operator has separate food trailer currently being used for storage for food items for truck. Storage Trailer has wheels that have been removed Truck can operate independently as a licensed unit. Operator is storing food, and preparing food on unit, but is not selling from unit. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

51-22-4

Detail 22886432

Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operating off of side of road at 4805 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Plant City, FL 33566. Unable to report to license location due to hard connections and tires being flat Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-08-4

Detail 22886433

Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed large pot that is unable to fit in hand sink Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 22886427

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed case of onions stored outside. Also observed portable gas burner with pot of cooking liquid in enclosed screened area behind truck. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

51-06-4

Detail 22886436

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed hard connection to propane tanks, tires, deflated, licensed trailer, and food storage trailer tires have been removed. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

May 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

27-27-4

Detail 22885483

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Operator obtaining potable water from well at operating location, but has no well report Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: No proof of well report Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 22885484

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/. Truck has unenclosed coolers being stored outside of truck. Operator has separate food trailer currently being used for storage for food items for truck. Storage Trailer has wheels that have been removed Truck can operate independently as a licensed unit. Operator is storing food, and preparing food on unit, bit is not selling from unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Storage Trailer not added to plans Admin Complaint

51-22-4

Detail 22885485

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator obtaining water from well at operating location, But has nowell report Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: No well report and dumping waste water improperly Admin Complaint

51-36-1

Detail 22885482

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Front tires low, and is hard connected to propane Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Hard connection to propane still present. Tires low on air Admin Complaint

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

27-27-4

Detail 22740847

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Operator obtaining potable water from well at operating location, but has no well report Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22740849

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/. Truck has unenclosed coolers being stored outside of truck. Operator has separate food trailer currently being used for storage for food items for truck. Storage Trailer has wheels that have been removed Truck can operate independently as a licensed unit. Operator is storing food, and preparing food on unit, bit is not selling from unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22740848

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22740845

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Time Extended

51-22-4

Detail 22740844

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator obtaining water from well at operating location, But has nowell report Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Time Extended

51-36-1

Detail 22740846

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Front tires low, and is hard connected to propane Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Time Extended

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 7

27-27-4

Detail 22737994

High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Operator obtaining potable water from well at operating location, but has no well report Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22737992

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/. Truck has unenclosed coolers being stored outside of truck. Operator has separate food trailer currently being used for storage for food items for truck. Storage Trailer has wheels that have been removed Truck can operate independently as a licensed unit. Operator is storing food, and preparing food on unit, bit is not selling from unit. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22737990

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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22737993

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

51-22-4

Detail 22737991

Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator obtaining water from well at operating location, But has nowell report Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 22737996

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed 3 coolers in unenclosed screened area. Observed bags of cheese, ice, whole tomatoes, and cook beef Warning

51-36-1

Detail 22737995

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Front tires low, and is hard connected to propane Warning

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 22054815

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in sink

25-06-4

Detail 22054816

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

02C-03-5

Detail 20781172

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. Cheese,

31A-09-4

Detail 20781171

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Storing spoon,utensils in sink Corrected On-Site