Bronson, Levy County

MEXICAN TACOS EL COMPADRE

980 E HATHAWAY AVE, Bronson, FL 32621

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Jul 26, 2024
City
Bronson
County
Levy
Status
Closed
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 23010729

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2024.

36-51-4

Detail 23010730

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hole in top of counter at food prep area.

35A-03-4

Detail 23010731

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach inside cabinet above three-compartment sink. Manager removed roach from area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22706911

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 1 other employee. **Admin Complaint Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Observed no proof of requires state approved employee training Time Extended

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 22704197

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked rice and limes.

35A-04-4

Detail 22704199

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50 droppings in front part of truck where seats are, 10 on book and glove on she,f in front seating area, 10 under hand wash sink. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22704192

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (54F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on counter in prep area.

31A-11-4

Detail 22704193

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple items in hand wash sink, employees moved items. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 22704194

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. 1 other employee. **Admin Complaint Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22704195

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.

35A-20-4

Detail 22704191

Basic - Dead rodent present. On sticky pad on shelf under flat top grill. Warning

21-23-4

Detail 22704198

Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed establishment using sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink.

25-05-4

Detail 22704196

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plates and other Togo items in bathroom.

08B-12-5

Detail 22704200

Basic - Stored food not covered. Large pot of soup in reach in freezer no lid.

06-01-5

Detail 22704201

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature in three-compartment sink.

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22703608

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of employee training for employee working. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Time Extended

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 22281310

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in kitchen area.

27-27-4

Detail 22281314

High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Mobile food dispensing vehicle hooked up to water at private residence. Manager disconnected water hose. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-31-5

Detail 22281309

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork stored in Wal-mart to go bag. Manager placed pork in zip lock bag. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22281308

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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22281313

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board stored in kitchen.

31A-11-4

Detail 22281317

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled container with water at hand washing sink next to entrance.

53A-07-6

Detail 22281315

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 proof of manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22281312

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. No proof of employee training for employee working. Warning

50-04-4

Detail 22281311

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. No license number on side of truck.

08B-12-5

Detail 22281316

Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef in reach-in freezer across from pass through window. Manager placed beef in zip lock bag. Corrected On-Site

Jan 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 14, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 14

50-08-7

Detail 21699328

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment does not currently have a license.

27-27-4

Detail 21699335

High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Establishment is sourcing water from a hookup on private property. Inspector instructed operator to source water from their commissary.

14-31-5

Detail 21699333

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Dough stored in non food-grade plastic bag inside reach-in cooler near cookline.

29-04-4

Detail 21699322

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Water is conveyed using a green garden hose.

08A-05-6

Detail 21699323

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above tomatoes and limes on shelf inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Inspector had operator move to another unit during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

28-13-5

Detail 21699329

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Establishment is dumping sewage with hose directly into ground behind establishment. Inspector had operator remove the hose during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21699325

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On table at cookline: rice 54F. Operator stated the rice was removed from the cooler approximately one hour prior. Inspector had operator place the rice back into the cooler to cool to 41F. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 21699324

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None available.

41-17-4

Detail 21699332

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of sanitizer on three-compartment sink missing label.

12B-07-4

Detail 21699326

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Inspector had employee remove from prep table during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21699334

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items throughout kitchen. Inspector instructed the operator to remove from above coolers and single-use items during the inspection. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 21699331

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water stored on floor in back of establishment near reach-in cooler. Bag of onions, cooking oil, crackers, and canned food stored on floor throughout kitchen.

25-05-4

Detail 21699327

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-use takeout containers stored in bathroom. Inspector had operator remove from bathroom during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21699330

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt on prep table in kitchen missing label.