TAQUERIA DOS BANDERAS

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open, operating and serving the public. Observed license expired 12/01/2025. Warning

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

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

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed screen in door torn. Warning

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil used to cover shelves over three compartment sink with buildup of debris.

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of bulk flour unlabeled on counter by small reach in freezer.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed scoop from ice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Emailed example of potable hose to Operator. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed food on counter for 1 hour thirty minutes Cooked steak (104F - Hot Holding); Cooked chicken (101F - Hot Holding). Operator placed metal pans onto flat top to reheat items. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over open container of ready to drink juices in standup reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator could not locate test strips during inspection.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees preparing food for customers while wearing bracelet.

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed screen in door torn.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper to go trays not inverted by microwave. Operator inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on cutting board and on counter by hand washing sink not stored in sanitizer solution.

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

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

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 yesterday with no date mark.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee put on hairnet during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink with tray covering it. Operator moved tray. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed damaged light shield over cashier area. Across from reach in freezer.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.