EL TARASCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

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.

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in storage room.

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The manager removed tongs from equipment. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of rice in storage room. The manager removed scooper from containers of rice. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on the can opener blade. Operator moved for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 6" plate on cooked shredded chicken bulk bin in the walk in cooler. Operator removed plate. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the kitchen servers soda dispenser. Operator moved ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stuffed poblano peppers in walk in freezer not covered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in cooler and walk in cooler door handles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bulk containers of prepared pulled chicken and cooked ground taco meat not date marked in The walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled white spray bottle on table next to the floor mixer.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with built up of dust/grease on ceiling tiles.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup of ice in walk in freezer on the door and on the condenser.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the large ice maker near the rear exit door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler door soiled with food debris.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the shelves in the walk in cooler.

Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Observed 1 can of gasoline store in the front dining room next to the double doors.

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire exit door blocked in main dining room blocked with restaurant items and bags of towels. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed prescription medicine bottle on top shelf above plate line on right hand side of cook line. Operator removed medicine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels unable to be dispensed at dispenser on cook line next to fryers. Operator replaced batteries. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed 5 gallon bulk buckets of sauce, bulk bins of cooked beef, cooked chicken and cooked pork in walk in cooler prepared over 24 hours in advance according to staff not date marked. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in contact with sugar in bulk sugar bin in kitchen next to hot box. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door handle.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bin in kitchen. Operator moved ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at sink next to dishwashing area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on walk in cooler shelves.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed chest congestion medicine on cook-line with utensils. Operator moved medicine. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef, chicken wings, cooked shredded chicken and various 5 gal containers of sauce, beans, and fresh salsa not date marked, prepared over 24 hours.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured in dry storage.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on gas line next to fryer. Operator moved tongs to other location. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers inside reach in coolers. Operator located behind food item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in door gaskets soiled with food debris.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed poblano stuffed peppers on walk in freezer not covered or wrapped. Operator wrapped trays of peppers. Corrected On-Site

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 appropriate information

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. Emailed appropriate information

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking without hair restraint. Operator provided hats to employee. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket loose on walk in cooler door.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 00 ppm chlorine off the surface of a plate after being ran three times. Operator set up manual sanitation in three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: 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 all products in walk in cooler stated as being made yesterday not labeled with time and day of preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Observed items in walk in have not been date marked. Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken cooling overnight per employee still 46°F. See stop sale

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground pork over bacon in reachin cooler, storage corrected Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee restroom Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.

Basic - Food stored on floor in walkin freezer

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish in reachin cooler, storage corrected Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 125°F in steam table, heat increased Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.

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

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temp, beef returned to cooler Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface in bar under handing