LAS TARASCAS RESTAURANT

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with hose attachment; no breaker. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can next to triple sink blocked with trash can.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter at front counter used to stored wiping cloths container. Coach manager. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink next to the triple sink.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training for Wendy Dalila Aviles expired since 06-28-25. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice bin.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the front counter and in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at front counter and in the kitchen.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and holes; multiple tiles in the front counter and in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at front counter ice cream freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops in standing water at 74f at front counter. Coach chef. Chef discarded water.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler located in main hall. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at cook line. Observed wall soiled at triple sink.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed on the bottom and on the side of the exit door.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with hose attachment; no breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager with no certificate; Laura Gutierrez. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Observed manager with no certificate; Laura Gutierrez. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Wendy; 06-25. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Observed at front counter at callback. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and holes; multiple tiles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Observed water damage and holes; multiple tiles at callback. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no shield cover above reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Observed no shield cover above reach in freezer; at callback. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler located in main hall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above sauces. Employee placed eggs at the bottom. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the seasoning. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment has 43 seats but license is for 8 chairs. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed at the kitchen area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed in the kitchen area and 3 compartment sink.

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mango pulp inside the reach in cooler covered with mold like growth. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Jamaica beverage (50 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler by the entrance. As per employee it was cooked 2 days ago. Stop sale was issued.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided soap. 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 Jamaica beverage inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee it was cooked2 days ago.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the rice . Employee removed it.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the kitchen area.

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler located at the entrance to the kitchen.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by the grill.

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment applied for 8 units but I counted 43 seats inside the establishment. Seating form was provided.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler by the entrance.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler in front of the grill.