TAQUERIA EN CALIENTE

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Observed water at 3 compartment sink 73F after running for over a minute. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at establishment. Paper napkins only available way to dry hands. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Handwash sink low pressure. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwash sink temperature 61F after running for over a minute. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Observed handwash sink temperature 73F after running for over a minute. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside; radishes and flour mixture stored on rack outside of mobile food dispensing vehicle. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Observed flour mixture and dry corn stored outside. Time Extended

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at establishment. Paper napkins only available way to dry hands. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Handwash sink low pressure. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwash sink temperature 61F after running for over a minute. Warning

Basic - Food stored outside; radishes and flour mixture stored on rack outside of mobile food dispensing vehicle. Repeat Violation Warning

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

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork (52F - Cooling) in reach in cooler. Operator stated the food was held overnight. Operator discarded cooked pork. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked pork (52F - Cooling) in reach in cooler. Operator stated the food was held overnight. Operator discarded cooked pork. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed water pump not working. Warning

Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed 2 compartment sink, no way to sanitize. Operator stated he removed 3 compartment sink. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water pump not working. Warning

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed large gaps in hood system. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and raw pork thawing in sink, no running water. Warning

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher behind cold holding in red. Observed fire extinguisher near hood system in red.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed pork at (87F - Cooling) after 1.5 hours. Directed operator to begin reheating item on grill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed non food grade hose in use for potable water. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2024. Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed cleaning station set up behind MFDV unit with evidence of liquid waste being disposed of on ground. Warning

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed vegetables (celery, cut leafy greens) stored in cooler outside of food truck under tent. Observed sugar, spices and whole produce at table outside of unit under tent. Warning

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed employee dump mop water on ground in parking lot.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over milk in reach in cooler unit.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in trailer: cooked onion (110F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (104F - Hot Holding); black beans (109F - Hot Holding).

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 printed copy to operator. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

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.

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.

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed food such as meat, cheese and vegetables stored in a cooler outside the food truck unit.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ladle stored in Standing water near Agua Fresca area.

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.

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed trailer door as open.