West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County

TAQUERIA GUERRERO

628 BELVEDERE RD, West Palm Beach, FL 33405

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Nov 20, 2025
City
West Palm Beach
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 24205055

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter, no paper towels at handwashing sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

10-14-5

Detail 24205057

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. At front counter, ice bucket stored on floor. Operator put bucket to dishwasher to wash. Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 24205056

Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler, cooked shrimp held more than 24 hours in cooler not covered.

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

02A-04-5

Detail 23895673

Intermediate - Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Oyster consumer advisory not located in a conspicuous area where customers can locate. Operator relocated sign to front customer area.

01C-02-4

Detail 23895670

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator Einstein tags not being held for 90 days. Discussed that's tags should be held for 90 days.

22-02-4

Detail 23895671

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen on cook line, cutting boards spiked with food debris and deep cut marks.

31B-02-4

Detail 23895672

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter, paper towels not stored in immediate area of handwashing sink for easy access. Operator moved paper towels close to sink. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23895669

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen, spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled

36-36-4

Detail 23895674

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In hallways for bathrooms, ceiling tile missing.

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-14-5

Detail 23500337

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Time Extended

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 14Intermediate: 6Total: 20

22-42-4

Detail 23497662

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.at 0 ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-01-5

Detail 23497656

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Walk in cooler. Cooked rice at 1;29am(102F cooling) since 8 am. Stop sale Beef soup at 2:42pm (84F cooling) since 12 pm.Stop sale Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 23497651

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handle dirty towel than proceeded to handle clean plates Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-10-4

Detail 23497659

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face then proceeded to handle ready to eat food with out washing hands Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 23497650

High Priority - Raw animal food ( chicken)stored over or with unwashed produce. Inside walk in cooler Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23497646

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pork inside walk in cooler Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 23497660

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chorizo stored above raw whole muscle beef on walk in cooler Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 23497649

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Sitting on prep area. Raw shell eggs 62F cold holding 10 minutes Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Per operator product stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23497658

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No tag on original container of oysters. Inside walk in cooler.See stop sale. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23497647

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Walk in cooler. Cooked rice at 1;29am(102F cooling) since 8 am. Stop sale Beef soup at 2:42pm (84F cooling) since 12 pm.Stop sale Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler. Mole 49F cold holding, stop sale Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Stored over 4 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Flip top cooler Sliced tomatoes at 2:13pm(45F cooling) since 10 am. Stop sale Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23497653

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler. Mole 49F cold holding, stop sale Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Stored over 4 hours. Sitting on cook line Cooked tripe 70F cold holding per operator product stored for approximately 30 minutes . Per operator product not prepared or portioned today Operator moved to cooler Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-06-5

Detail 23497648

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Flip top cooler Sliced tomatoes at 2:13pm(45F cooling) since 10 am. Stop sale Warning

03E-02-5

Detail 23497644

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked rice 123F reheating per operator product is done reheating. Operator moved to microwave to reheat properly, rechecked 187F reheating Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23497654

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting under steam table Cooked chicken 112F hot holding. Per operator product stored for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved to oven for reheating to 165F+ Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23497663

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler Covered. Big container with Horchata with milk at 2:27pm(66F cooling) since 2 hours.at 2:49pm ( 63F cooling) At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 41 F within 4 hours. Sitting on prep area. Cooked pork at 1:33pm(93F cooling) since 30 minutes at 2:43pm(92F cooling)at this current cooling rate product will not cool to 70F within 2 hours. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 23497655

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By big slicer inside hand sink on cook line Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23497645

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.on prep area by 3 compartment sink Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-01-4

Detail 23497661

Intermediate - No tag on original container of oysters. Inside walk in cooler.See stop sale. Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 23497652

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple items from 48 hours ago, like soups, cooked beans etc. Advised operator to date mark properly Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 23497657

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. Warning

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-01-4

Detail 23157928

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At tortilla making station in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

01B-01-4

Detail 23151272

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of pineapple juice in dry storage room Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23151270

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw bacon 46F cold holding cooked rice (54F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut ham (45F - Cold Holding); bottom of flip top cooler on cook line. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit for less than four hours. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-27-4

Detail 23151271

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) in kitchen. remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23151269

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cut tomatoes (55F - Cooling) at 10 am 54F at 10:30 am since9:30 bottom of flip top cooler on cook line. At this rate food will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. guacamole with cut tomatoes (50F - Cooling) at 10:15 am to 50F at 10:30 am since 9:45 am two door reach in cooler in kitchen. At this rate food will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. All food items Moved to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23151268

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At tortilla making station in kitchen Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23151267

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked salsa verde thawing at room temperature Moved to walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 13

22-45-4

Detail 22641177

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee observed washing stainless steal containers. No sanitizing procedure observed. Educated on site. Equipment sanitized in triple sink-chlorine 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 22641186

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef and raw chicken not commercially packaged over uncovered buckets of salsa not commercially packaged in walk in freezer Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22641189

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 chicken nuggets (56F - Cold Holding); cooked plantain (56F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding); French fries (56F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (56F - Hot Holding); ham (56F - Cold Holding) reach in cooler end of cook line. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Doors not closing properly. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22641180

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit chicken nuggets (56F - Cold Holding); cooked plantain (56F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding); French fries (56F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (56F - Hot Holding); ham (56F - Cold Holding) reach in cooler end of cook line. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Doors not closing properly. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22641188

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit cooked pepper onions (88F - Hot Holding) on stove top. Double panned. Chef states food out less than four hours. Reheated to 165F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 22641178

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting machine in hand sink Removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

02D-02-4

Detail 22641185

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Salt sugar in dry storage Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22641181

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom reach in cooler doors across from cook line not closing Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 22641187

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In tortilla making area Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22641182

Basic - Food stored on floor. Uncover bucket of Soup thawing on floor under fire extinguisher Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 22641179

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados contain stickers in flip top cooler Repeat Violation Warning

29-20-5

Detail 22641183

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22641184

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw meat vegetables shrimp soup thawing room temperature Warning

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

03D-02-5

Detail 22149549

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. salsa (68F - Cooling); in walk in cooler. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. Cooked last night salsa stored In large pot. At this rate food did not cool within 6 hours. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Salsa 45F cooling Roja sauce 45 cooling Operator states food items cooked on 7/24. Not prepped or portioned today. Food items in large plastic buckets covered. At this rate, food did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 22149550

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. salsa (68F - Cooling); in walk in cooler. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. Cooked last night. salsa stored In large pot. At this rate food did not cool within 6 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (48F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Per operator beef not prepped or portioned. In unit over four hours. Defrosted at room temperature. wings (45F - Cold Holding); octopus (45F - Cold Holding); French fries (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); pork (45F)in bane Marie on cook line. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Salsa 45F cooling Roja sauce 45 cooling Operator states food items cooked on 7/24. Not prepped or portioned today. Food items in large plastic buckets covered. At this rate, food did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. Admin Complaint

08B-39-4

Detail 22149551

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados with sticker in use for guacamole Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Time Extended

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 17

03D-02-5

Detail 22141915

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. salsa (68F - Cooling); in walk in cooler. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. Cooked last night salsa stored In large pot. At this rate food did not cool within 6 hours. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22141910

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Fly trap stored over onions in storage hallway to Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22141923

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked shrimp walk in cooler. Removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 22141920

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over raw fish in walk in freezer. Food items Not commercially packaged. Removed. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22141925

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. salsa (68F - Cooling); in walk in cooler. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. Cooked last night. salsa stored In large pot. At this rate food did not cool within 6 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (48F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Per operator beef not prepped or portioned. In unit over four hours. Defrosted at room temperature. wings (45F - Cold Holding); octopus (45F - Cold Holding); French fries (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); pork (45F)in bane Marie on cook line. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22141921

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (48F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Per operator beef not prepped or portioned. In unit over four hours. Defrosted at room temperature. wings (45F - Cold Holding); octopus (45F - Cold Holding); French fries (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); pork (45F)in bane Marie on cook line. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22141917

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (105F - Hot Holding); cooked peppers (105F - Hot Holding); in steam table. Per operator food cooked less than Four hours. Reheated to 165F for hot holding. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22141922

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored with food items in storage room. Removed. Spray bottle containing cleaning solution stored with clean glasses over triple sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-27-4

Detail 22141918

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 22141913

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sliced tomatoes (45F - Cooling) at 9:40 am to 46F at 10:10 am since 8:40 am. Tomatoes overstocked. Removed and placed in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22141909

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Interior ice machine Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22141916

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clorox bottles in hand sink. Removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-08-4

Detail 22141914

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

02C-04-5

Detail 22141912

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Shrimp in walk in cooler Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 22141911

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados with sticker in use for guacamole Warning

29-49-6

Detail 22141924

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line Warning

21-38-4

Detail 22141919

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Warning

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

12A-16-4

Detail 21812762

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Chef observed leaving kitchen to go outside and returned to work. Chef immediately began cooking without changing gloves or washing hands. Educated on site. Chef washed hands and changed gloves. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21812764

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in two door cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 21812756

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Box of Clorox bleach stored with cane sugar on shelf in dry storage. Soap containers stored with clean stainless steal pans in dry storage. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 21812757

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooking); cooked peppers (89F - Cooling) at 9:30 am to 89F at 10:00 am since 9:00 am on shelf on cook line. At this rate, food item will not cool to 41F within 6 hours. Food item cooling at room temperature. Moved to cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21812759

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen storing food debris, plastic bag, and cloth towels. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21812763

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21812765

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board next to three compartment sink. Cutting board on cook line. Cutting board at front counter. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21812754

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21812755

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of three compartment sink and In front of cook line equipment. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21812753

Basic - Food stored on floor. Salsa bucket on floor walk in cooler. Bag of onions on floor in storage hallway. Repeat Violation Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21812761

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls in dry storage hallway. Painting peeling off walls. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21812758

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink at front counter unclean. Storing food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

21-38-4

Detail 21812760

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bleach bucket on floor by back door of kitchen. Warning

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-24-5

Detail 21521874

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall-at three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Time Extended

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 20

35A-02-6

Detail 21518715

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Six live flies in tortilla prep area of kitchen. Flies did not land on anything. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21518718

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in two door cooler in kitchen. Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 21518716

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer not commercially packaged. Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 21518714

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee observed touching headphones with gloves and continued to prepare food. Hands were not washed and Gloves were not changed after being soiled. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21518705

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Raw pork (48F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Operator states Pork prepared last night and placed in walk in cooler. Pork not prepped or portioned today. Warning

03D-06-5

Detail 21518700

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Raw pork (48F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Operator states Pork prepared last night and placed in walk in cooler. Pork not prepped or portioned today. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21518717

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap stored with clean equipment in dry storage. Soap stored with clean dishes on shelf over three compartment sink. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21518699

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled at three compartment sink. Can opener in storage area Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21518711

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Equipment stored in hand sink in kitchen. Food debris stored in hand sink in kitchen. Chemical dispenser hose draining into hand sink at tortilla prep area. Operator removed. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21518702

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

02C-02-5

Detail 21518709

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Rice and cooked goat in two door cooler made 25 hours ago. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21518707

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink-front service counter hand sink. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21518703

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in sugar on cook line. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21518713

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in main kitchen. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21518706

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in dry storage area. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21518708

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall-at three compartment sink. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21518712

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- hand sink in kitchen. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21518710

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler drawers on cook line. Warning

25-32-4

Detail 21518704

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plantain box storing fish in walk in cooler. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21518701

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line. Warning

Jan 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 11

29-34-4

Detail 20798230

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose Bibb next to hand sink by three compartment sink in tortilla machine room.

41-15-5

Detail 20798235

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. washcloth bucket chlorine 200 ppm ,cook changed new solution chlorine 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

01C-05-4

Detail 20798228

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-03-4

Detail 20798236

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

31A-09-4

Detail 20798232

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large bucket of water, knife stored in hand sink by three compartment sink in tortilla machine room, explained.manager removed both. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 20798231

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink for Multi Quat.

53B-13-5

Detail 20798227

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only two food handler training certificates available. Explained

32-04-4

Detail 20798234

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door not self closing. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20798226

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired on 12/01/2021. License current in the system. Explained and emailed paperless License and renewal information. Repeat Violation

36-12-4

Detail 20798233

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor by three compartment sink in the kitchen area Missing grout . Resulting in retaining water in area and can not be cleaned easily.

35B-03-4

Detail 20798229

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Both back doors.

Jul 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 10Intermediate: 6Basic: 9Total: 25

03D-02-5

Detail 20330894

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked rice cooling overnight at 50°F. Warning

01B-12-4

Detail 20330893

High Priority - Food contaminated small flying insects. Tortillas, peeled onions. See stop sale. Warning

03B-15-5

Detail 20330913

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken on bottom shelf of prep table (106°F - Hot Holding); grilled onion (90°F - Hot Holding); roasted jalapeño (88°F - Hot Holding) Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20330916

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Live, approximately 8 small flying insects in the kitchen and dining room. Observed 1 small flying insect landing on peeled onion to be diced. Observed 1 small flying insect land on tortillas for customers in dining room. Observed 3 small flying insects land on kitchen prep tables. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 20330911

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw breaded fish over cooked shrimp. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 20330903

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one roach on prep table in kitchen on cook line. Observed one roach in dry storage area on the floor under shelf. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 20330915

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. make table; sliced tomato (58°F - Cold Holding); (58°F); chicken wings (51°F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (50°F - Cold Holding) cooked beef (47°F - Cold Holding); salsa (78°F - Cooling); cooked rice (108°F - Cooling); cooked pork (47°F - Cold Holding); cooked rice held more than 24 hours (50°F - Cooling) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20330898

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.)make table; sliced tomato (58°F - Cold Holding); (58°F); chicken wings (51°F - Cold Holding); chicken nuggets (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (50°F - Cold Holding) cooked beef (47°F - Cold Holding); salsa (78°F - Cooling); cooked rice (108°F - Cooling); cooked pork (47°F - Cold Holding); cooked rice held more than 24 hours (50°F - Cooling) Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20330914

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of oven cleaner in in-use prep sink. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 20330904

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20330908

Intermediate - Cooked pork prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 20330902

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Emigre Maldonado Aparico 4/30/20 Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20330905

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers in hand wash sinks in the kitchen. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20330909

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with 12 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/ Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20330910

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at either sink in the kitchen or at the hand sink on the front line. Warning

53A-14-4

Detail 20330899

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 20330901

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door is not self closing. Unisex restroom, waste container not covered. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20330895

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20330907

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

08B-38-4

Detail 20330897

Basic - Food stored on floor in dry storage, walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Non food grade bags in contact with food in walk in cooler. To go bags used as lids. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 20330896

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in dry storage area has a hole, behind rice containers. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 20330906

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between steam table and make table in kitchen. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 20330912

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in kitchen near prep area drains onto floor. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 20330900

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes on cook line not inverted. Warning

21-07-4

Detail 20330892

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizing solution above 200ppm. Warning