Gulfport, Pinellas County

DRUNKEN TACO

2832 BEACH BLVD S, Gulfport, FL 33707

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 20, 2025
City
Gulfport
County
Pinellas
Status
Closed
Inspections
7

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.

May 20, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 23579986

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained with food debris. Can opener soiled with food debris. Slicer soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 23579990

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co 2 tank at front bar area not secured. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 23579989

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23579987

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand up cooler door in back kitchen area broken. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23579991

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside oven soiled on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23579988

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: Time Extended

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 9Total: 18

35A-02-7

Detail 23569048

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 2 - live flies at front bar area. Not landing on any food or food contact surfaces. 40 - live flies in dish room area. Not landing on any food or food contact surfaces. 5 -live flies in back bar area Not landing on any food or food contact surfaces. 4 - live flies in back door dining room area. Not landing on any food or food contact surfaces. Admin Complaint

50-17-3

Detail 23569044

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2025

35A-23-4

Detail 23569056

High Priority - Termite excrement and/or droppings present. Approximately 75 termite droppings in back corner dining room by liquor display wall. Approximately 100 termites droppings at front counter by entrance door. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23569055

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained with food debris. Can opener soiled with food debris. Slicer soiled with food debris.

31A-09-4

Detail 23569046

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Glass rack in front of hand sink in-dish room area.

31A-11-4

Detail 23569043

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rags in hand sink. Employee removed rags. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23569054

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink on cook line. Empty replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 23569045

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 23569049

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked wings prep 2-17-25 no date marking.

51-11-4

Detail 23569052

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co 2 tank at front bar area not secured.

06-09-1

Detail 23569047

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 11-package Tilapia 6oz. 20-package Mahi

14-09-4

Detail 23569051

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

35A-03-4

Detail 23569042

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1- dead roach under the touch music box in dining room. Employee removed cleaned and sanitized area. Admin Complaint

13-03-4

Detail 23569053

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line not hair restraint.

14-11-5

Detail 23569058

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand up cooler door in back kitchen area broken.

22-08-4

Detail 23569041

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside oven soiled on cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 23569057

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris.

36-64-5

Detail 23569050

Basic - Objectionable odors in back dish room area of the establishment.

Dec 12, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 23419016

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on multiple reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris. Can opener on prep table in middle prep area has built up food debris. Soda gun at rear bar area has mold like substances. Mold like substance in margarita machine in rear bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Cutting boards on multiple reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris. Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 23419020

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: No proof of training for some employees at time of callback inspection. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23419017

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris and grease. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 23419014

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken and or missing along wall of ice machine area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Time Extended

36-12-4

Detail 23419013

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23419012

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens in kitchen has food debris buildup. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Time Extended

36-64-5

Detail 23419015

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in dish machine area of the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23419019

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23419018

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall in kitchen soiled with accumulated grease and food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Time Extended

Dec 11, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 16Total: 26

12A-07-5

Detail 23416358

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

35A-02-6

Detail 23416339

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 9 live flies in rear bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation

35A-09-4

Detail 23416334

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 33 live ants in shelf in soda station area. 45 termite wings along far wall of dining room.

35A-04-4

Detail 23416347

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings behind prep table next to rear door. 2 rodent droppings behind prep table near office. Employee removed droppings and sanitized the area.

35A-23-4

Detail 23416335

High Priority - Termite excrement and/or droppings present. Approximately 75 termite droppings.

03A-02-5

Detail 23416351

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in kitchen across from cooktop: cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (45F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (45F - Cold Holding) Employee put items on ice. Temperatures taken again: cut tomatoes (42F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (43F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (43F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23416359

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on multiple reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris. Can opener on prep table in middle prep area has built up food debris. Soda gun at rear bar area has mold like substances. Mold like substance in margarita machine in rear bar area.

31A-09-4

Detail 23416350

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by trash can.

31B-03-4

Detail 23416348

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink waitress area. Employee refilled soap. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23416341

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.

22-20-5

Detail 23416343

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of left hand ice machine has mold like substances. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23416340

Basic - Ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris and grease.

24-05-4

Detail 23416338

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on ice machine not inverted for protection. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 23416349

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken and or missing along wall of ice machine area.

35A-03-4

Detail 23416336

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach next to rear door. 7 dead roaches in light fixtures.

36-22-4

Detail 23416357

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish machine area.

36-73-4

Detail 23416353

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen is soiled with food debris.

36-12-4

Detail 23416337

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable throughout the kitchen area.

36-68-5

Detail 23416355

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

22-08-4

Detail 23416356

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens in kitchen has food debris buildup.

31B-04-4

Detail 23416354

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in soda station area.

36-64-5

Detail 23416352

Basic - Objectionable odors in dish machine area of the establishment.

25-06-4

Detail 23416344

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes at server station in rear bar are not inverted for protection.

14-17-4

Detail 23416342

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

36-27-5

Detail 23416345

Basic - Wall in kitchen soiled with accumulated grease and food debris.

21-12-4

Detail 23416346

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in kitchen.

Jul 19, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 12

22-02-4

Detail 22990179

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris. Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 22990175

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Time Extended

16-53-4

Detail 22990174

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Dish machine in rear bar only reaches 84 F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Operator is installing two new hot water heaters. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 22990182

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machines have mold like substances. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Time Extended

16-03-4

Detail 22990180

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 22990177

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22990178

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Time Extended

29-18-4

Detail 22990183

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain covers in kitchen not secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22990185

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 22990184

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven has food debris buildup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Time Extended

38-01-4

Detail 22990181

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing from light in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Time Extended

24-01-4

Detail 22990176

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Ice buckets of ice machines not inverted for protection. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Time Extended

Jul 16, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 6Basic: 13Total: 25

01B-01-4

Detail 22980357

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of jalapeƱos, 6 pounds, dented. Warning

50-08-7

Detail 22980367

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ High priority deficiencies must be corrected before temporary license can be issued. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22980378

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in rear of kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in rear bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22980368

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 11 packages of mahi not removed from reduced oxygen packaging prior to thawing. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22980359

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line: cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding) manager moved items into reach in freezer. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22980360

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose bib lacks vacuum breaker. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 22980369

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked beef cooling at room temperature. Temperature taken at 3:25 pm and temperature is 109F. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22980356

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris. Warning

35A-22-5

Detail 22980361

Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. 2 non service dogs in rear bar area. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22980370

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. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22980358

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer in rear bar area. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-53-4

Detail 22980362

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Dish machine in rear bar only reaches 84 F. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22980371

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machines have mold like substances. Warning

16-03-4

Detail 22980379

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 22980363

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22980373

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

06-09-1

Detail 22980365

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 11 packages of mahi not removed from reduced oxygen packaging prior to thawing. Warning

29-18-4

Detail 22980372

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain covers in kitchen not secured. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22980380

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on pans in drying rack. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22980376

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22980364

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor by office area. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22980375

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22980374

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

38-01-4

Detail 22980366

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing from light in kitchen. Warning

24-01-4

Detail 22980377

Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Ice buckets of ice machines not inverted for protection. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning