TALKIN TACOS

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic container with beef on top of the hand washing sink next to the triple sink. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the dish machine uses chlorine and the test kits are for quaternary. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men's rest room. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of paprika. The cook removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed several plastic containers not inverted in the back room. The manager inverted the items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard and gasket soiled.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 4 pack of beef frozen in a plastic container with hot water. The cook put the beef in the sink and turned on cold running water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

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

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

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens and womens bathroom doors not self closing. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens and womens bathroom doors not self closing. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot water at 79F after running water for approximately 5 minutes, at three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Observed hot water at 77F after running water for approximately 5 minutes, at three compartment sink. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwash sink located next to prep coolers. Observed no paper towel at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink located next to prep coolers. Observed no soap at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at all handwash sinks at 79F, after running water for approximately 5 minutes, throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Observed hot water at all handwash sinks at 77F, after running water for approximately 5 minutes, throughout kitchen area. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors located at men's and women's restrooms used by food employees and customers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soil fan covers inside walk in cooler. Observed soiled gasket of walk in cooler door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking into a bucket located under steamtable unit, across from cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop, not in use, stored in mop bucket, not kept inverted to allow mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Time Extended

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 can opener blade soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

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. At the time of the inspection observed two food employees Stella and Antonio missing employee training. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of cilantro and sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall across from walk in freezer near hand sink in disrepair.

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

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

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

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed octopus thawing in standing water in kitchen.

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

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

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Can opener blade soiled. Observed gaskets at walk in coolers soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Can opener blade soiled. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink used to stored wiping cloth towels. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink used to stored wiping cloth towels. Time Extended

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. At the time of the inspection observed three employees on duty no employee training provided. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: 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. At the time of the inspection observed three employees on duty no employee training provided. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cilantro stored on floor in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cilantro stored on floor in walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sinks in kitchen soiled with accumulated old food debris. Observed prep sink soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed food containers soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sinks in kitchen soiled with accumulated old food debris. Observed prep sink soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed food containers soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in ware washing area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles containing different sauces missing labels. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles containing different sauces missing labels. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection observed manager Omar Perez no manager certificate available. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection observed manager Omar Perez no manager certificate available. Admin Complaint

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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: 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. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in prep area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen hand sinks. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen hand sinks. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handle soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handle soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of raw beef stored on the floor. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Food stored on floor. Observed containers of raw beef stored on the floor Time Extended