COYO TACO

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with no vacuum breaker near women's restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Mop sink with no vacuum breaker near women's restroom. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Mop sink with no vacuum breaker near women's restroom. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the inside of the catchall of ice machine soiled in the dry storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed the inside of the catchall of ice machine soiled in the dry storage room. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Observed the inside of the catchall of ice machine soiled in the dry storage room. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in the back prep area and also in the dry storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed missing ceiling tiles in the back prep area and also in the dry storage room. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Observed missing ceiling tiles in the back prep area and also in the dry storage room. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles damage in the kitchen and back storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed several ceiling tiles damage in the kitchen and back storage area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Observed several ceiling tiles damage in the kitchen and back storage area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple food handlers wearing watches while handling food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed male food handlers wearing watches while handling food. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Observed male food handlers wearing watches while handling food. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal food pans stored with wet nesting on shelves in the back area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed metal food pans stored with wet nesting on shelves in the back area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Observed metal food pans stored with wet nesting on shelves in the back area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 4 plastic containers in disrepair with cracks and holes on the shelves in the back storage area. Observed in disrepair the door gasket of the reach in cooler across of 3 CS and across of stove at cook line, and table leg of prep table in back area in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed in disrepair the door gasket of the reach in cooler across of 3 CS and across of stove at cook line, and table leg of prep table in back area in disrepair. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Observed in disrepair the door gasket of the reach in cooler across of 3 CS and across of stove at cook line, and table leg of prep table in back area in disrepair. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the door gaskets soiled on multiple reach in coolers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed the door gaskets soiled on multiple reach in coolers. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Observed the door gaskets soiled on multiple reach in coolers. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic food containers stored on shelf above 3CS. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed old labels on clean plastic food containers stored on shelf above 3CS. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Observed old labels on clean plastic food containers stored on shelf in back area Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed several soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables and counter in the kitchen and prep area. Explained to chef proper procedure. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed several soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables and counter in the kitchen and prep area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Observed several soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables and counter in the kitchen and prep area. 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. Observed COOKED RICE (49F - Cooling); BEANS (46F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per employee made two days prior.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed COOKED RICE (49F - Cooling); BEANS (46F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per employee made two days prior.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers on drying shelf, wet nesting.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of cooked pepper stored on floor of walk in cooler, employee placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda machine soiled with debris at dining area.

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.

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes raw Food on hallway kitchen entrance.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most kitchen coolers.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee coming from outside placed gloves to start preparing no handwashing washing prior. Coached employee on correct procedures.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (53F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler by cook line at front counter area. As per manager placed containers inside reach in cooler for approximately 10 minutes prior. Advised operator to place zip lock bags with ice on top of products.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans inside reach in cooler no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.

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 employee Marguerite Etienne certificate expired on 06-16-2024.

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside sugar container at dry storage area.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in coolers throughout kitchen.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking soda on kitchen preparation table by cook line.

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

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean containers at shelf by cook line.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between 3 compartment sink and wall.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at employees restroom.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside reach in cooler by cook line at front counter soiled.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at shelf by ice machine.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of reach in cooler throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice at 102 in steam table. Management reheated rice to over 165 f Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on front counter not wash hands and change gloves after eating on front counter. Employee started food prepping again. Immediately discussed with employee and they changed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored next too unwashed jalapeños. Person in charge moved jalapeños away from chicken. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed no sneeze guard on self service salas station. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge had employees add lids to each salsa. 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 shrimp (127F - Hot Holding) above flat top. Person in charge placed on flat top to reheat to 165F Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station on cook line blocked by trash can. Person in charge moved trash can.

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed person in charge food manager certification expired. No other certified food manager present with 5+ food employees. Person in charge has class scheduled class on 21st of this month. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed one employee eating in front of main make line coolers. Discussed with employee and they went into lobby to finish eating. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed one employee eating while prepping food on front counter. Immediately discussed with employee and they threw food away. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed large metal spatula used to stir cooking rice left in 74F water. Person in charge removed from water and placed in dish washing area. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean stacked food containers. Discussed with person in charge.

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed two 20lb propane tanks stored inside restaurant.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over vegetables in the walk-in and reach in cooler. The manager moved the items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken and shrimp at 111°F hot holding. The chef reheated the items over 165°F. As per the manager the chicken and shrimp were on line less than 1 hour.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board solid. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the cook line . The chef replaced the towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed filters not dated.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

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

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on the cook line. The manager inverted the items.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the front counter.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic syrup bottles on the floor in the dry storage room. The manager moved the items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the cook line. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Observed cutting board soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in back kitchen blocked by soiled food containers.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of cooked beef stored on floor in walk in cooler.

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at reach in cooler soiled. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled. Observed fan cover of walk in cooler soiled.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed missing ambient temperature to most kitchen coolers throughout.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food debris around three compartment sink.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to 3 Compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork in standing water.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site