TACOS 'EL TIO'

High Priority - Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; 12/01/25. Operator renewed license at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over salsa. Operator removed the salsa to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar and rice container stored on floor near service window.

Basic - In reach in cooler; cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Operator removed cardboard. Corrected On-Site

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

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the food truck. For reporting purposes only.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed black rubber hose connected to potable water connection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Observed black nonfood grade hose attached. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Operator has not renewed this Certification at time of callback. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice prepared yesterday with no date mark in standup reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2025-07-30: Operator has not renewed Food Handler training at time of callback. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed fresh water hose was a black non food grade hose attached to potable water connector. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed black hose attached to water hook up. Admin Complaint

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. Provided Operator with Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Certified Food Manager certificate for Emmanuel Antunez expired 02/05/2025. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Time Extended

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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting DBPR Form 5030-103 via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2025-03-24: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket solution at 200ppm in three compartment sink. Operator added more water. No reads 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Time Extended

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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Spoke to Operator Emanuel Antinez, he states he received email, but, did not print it and put on truck Admin Complaint

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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Spoke to Operator Emanuel Antinez, he states he received email, but, did not print it and put on truck. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed bulk flour in plastic bin unlabeled under prep table. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken prepared yes no date mark in roll top reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed screen in service window torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee touching clean equipment and placing containers of food in reach in cooler without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee packaging tortillas using their bare hands. Discussed using utensils or gloves to package items with operator. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed cutting board wiped down with paper towel and not sanitized. Discussed proper sanitizing of food contact surfaces with operator. Corrective Action Taken

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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator refilled paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Operator signed printed copy during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed menudo prepared on truck yesterday no date marking in reach in cooler.

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease dripping on pipes for Ansul system.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled in plastic containers.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed nonfood-grade hose connected to truck. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2022. Admin Complaint

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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans in hand washing sink . Operator removed from sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning

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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup used as scoop in bulk sugar. Operator removed from sugar. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Warning

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pastor at 47 F in reach in cooler. Operator noticed plug was knocked out, plugged refrigeration back in. Ambient temperature 42F during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of rubbing alcohol on wire shelf next to spices. Operator removed from shelf and put in container under cabinet. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed strainer in hand washing sink. Operator removed from sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wiping cloth on shelf next to three compartment sink.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container of bulk salt not labeled.

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid next to three compartment sink. Operator removed can from truck. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowl in hand washing sink. Operator moved bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service window open when not serving food.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam to go containers not inverted on wire rack above reach in cooler with roll top. Operator inverted items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 12/01/2021. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of dirt on three compartment sink faucet.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam to go containers not stored inverted on wire rack above reach in cooler. Operator inverted them during inspection. Corrected On-Site