TAKOTE

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon (bacon wrapped jalapeños) stored over unwashed cilantro in walk in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to dish machine. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 07-29-2025 Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At three compartment sink

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink drain in disrepair

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From small prep sink.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non food grade bag in direct contact with tortillas. Operator moved food to food grade containers Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat taquitos. Operator moved foods to proper storage Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink next to dish machine. Operator refilled dispenser. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on kitchen make table. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas stored in a non food grade to go bag. Operator placed tortillas into food containers. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink next to dish machine used as a dump sink. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 09-24-2024 Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle behind bar.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottle of water on small table with clean dishware

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Chewing gum and wallet stored on shelf with food and above a prep table.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over containers of mayonnaise in walk in cooler

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prepared rice (69 F - Cold Holding) per operator food was cooling on the counter for two hours. Operator placed in cooler to finish cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink next to three compartment sink is being used as a dump sink.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared beef made more than 24 hours prior in walk in cooler without date marking.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. At dish machine

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Small shelf at back prep table.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in grocery store carry out bag. Operator removed beef from bag. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef stored on shelf above fully cooked ready to eat shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

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 while three cooks and three servers are working with food.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at hand sink next to three compartment sink.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior walls have a mold like substance.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottle of water on gyro spit.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink next to three compartment sink.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cooks make counter.

High Priority - Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Observed employee grab a lime wedge with bare hands and place lime on rim of glass. Discussed bare hand contact with operator and observed tongs in use. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair and face and began handling food without hand washing. Discussed proper hand washing with operator Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 15 shelled eggs (ambient) (76 F - Cold Holding) on kitchen counter next to gyros spit.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shelled eggs (ambient) (76 F - Cold Holding) on kitchen counter next to gyros spit.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, beef and pork previously prepared on sire and frozen not date marked.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Stored on wire shelf above open containers of food (sauce)

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of beef on floor of walk in freezer. Repeat from 01-30-2023 Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large trash can in front of hand sink in prep area. Repeat from 08-23-2022 Repeat Violation

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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled chicken prepared yesterday morning not day labeled. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses and backpacks stored above onions and peppers in small prep room. Repeat from 08-23-2022 Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bananas stored in floor in small prep room. Repeat from 08-23-2022 Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hand washing sink in back prep area is coming off the wall.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance on wall next to hand sink in cooks line.

Basic - Waste line improperly drawing from soda gun. Waste line drains into glass washing sink. Repeat from 08-23-2022 Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese in glass front reach in cooler. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded chicken in steam table at 103F hot holding. Operator began reheating item on grill. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in bulk salsa container in walk in cooler.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items stored above prep table near walk in cooler.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank in bag in box station not secured by chain. Operator secured tank with chain. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile at the entrance of the walk in cooler with water damage.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purses on shelf with avocados. Operator moved purses. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of plantains on the floor in the storage across from walk in cooler. Operator moved and stored properly. Repeat from 02-05-2021 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed condensation line in walk in freezer leaking onto food. Operator placed bucket under drain pipe. Operator to notify plumber/technician. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored wet inside bucket. Operator rinsed and hung inverted to dry. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt in an unlabeled container in the prep kitchen. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site