TACOS LA PLACITA

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel used for liner for cut herbs discussed with operator who removed paper towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of cooking oil stored on floor, discussed with operator who removed items from floor. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wipes hands on soiled cloth and without washing employee began preparing customer tacos, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice bath shredded cheese (67F - Cold Holding) per operator product held out of refrigeration for approximately 20 minutes discussed with operator who moved product to time is a public health control, provided operator with email copy of form. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Discussed with operator to acquire probe thermometer.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp. 12.1.24. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: License expired 12.1.24. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice milk 50F prepared 45 minutes ago with ice water and then left out at room temperature on front counter. Operator placed rice milk on ice. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Intestines 112F hot holding next to steam table. Operator placed intestines in refrigerator for cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No chemical chlorine test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloth container.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. glass door reach in - cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours overcrowded reach in-See stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. glass door reach in - cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours in overcrowded reach in-See stop sale.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers- operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing employees washed her hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw beef to ready-to-eat tacos without washing hands and putting on a fresh pair of gloves. Reviewed proper hand washing with employee. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hand washing sink is detached from counter with sharp stainless steel edges exposed.

Basic - Uncovered food stored near hand wash sink exposed to splash. Splash guard needed. Operator relocated exposed food and covered. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table pork,beef,rice, chicken (95-122°F - Hot Holding); (95-122°F). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-09: Observed pork,rice,beef at 118°-128°F. Operator stated that they open at 2 pm and food was reheated on flat top. Operator place all food on flat top and reheated 167°F-172°F. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-09: No proof of employee training. Operator stated that she has it with her and she is at a office and doesn't want to lose her appointment. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed no hot water in food truck. Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed rice and pork skin made 11/7/21 not date marked. Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

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

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water heater broken ,water 77°F. Employee worked on water heater and water temperature 114°F Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

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. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water heater broken water 77°F Employee worked on water heater and water temperature 114°F Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed green tomatoes in plastic container on floor. Observed placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above pre table.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at lower shelf at prep table. Warning