TAQUERIA EL MERCADITO CORP

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked beef (75F - Cooling); cooked chicken (76F - Cooling) Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs above Ready to eat food in Reach-in-Cooler. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked beef (75F - Cooling); cooked chicken (76F - Cooling). Items were not cooled from 135F to 70F in two hours or less Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut ham (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) operator moved items to cooler with ice Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (113F - Hot Holding); Poultry (83F - Hot Holding); Beef (85F - Hot Holding); Pork (107F - Hot Holding); Pork (73F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated items Corrective Action Taken Warning

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.

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottle with yellow/clear liquid unlabeled. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Single service items stored in rear yellow shed. Single service Items removed from original packaging Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream, cheese,diced tomatoes, cut lettuce at 59F on counter. Operator states items were placed there at 12:00pm. Time marking incorrect, states items were placed at 11:00am Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Time marking 7am-11am. Operator states items were replaced at 12pm, forgot to put new time mark. Operator put correct time mark. 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 operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104 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. Warning

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased correct sanitizer Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator keeping sour cream, cheese, cut lettuce and tomatoes on time. No paperwork available Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - -Floors soiled/has accumulation of debris. -wall near cooking equipment soiled Warning

Basic - Access door on side of MFDV heavily damaged. Warning

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

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in service window area Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cooking equipment sides soiled Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler in storage area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened).single service items stored in rear of MFDV outside under awning Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On grill - manager put back on grill to reheat. Beef 111F, recheck 174F Poultry 115F, recheck 172F Pork 106F, 192F Beef Tongue 125F Pork 108F Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler interior soiled. Warning

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Warning

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under kitchen equipment. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Propane tank is mounted onto MFDV and mobile. Water is able to disconnect. MFDV is hardwired into electric. Unable to disconnect from electric. Warning

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. MFDV has flat tires. Warning

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service. MFDV has windows that flip open with screens. Unable to keep closed when not serving customers. There are screens on windows. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Single-service articles not protected from contamination. Open containers of silverware on tables outside MFDV. Warning

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched on tables outside. Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle is using shed on property to store single service items and food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. MFDV connected to propane tank that is attached by a hard wire and is not moveable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: MFDV has portable propane tank now. However, water is not able to be quick disconnected. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. MFDV hard wire connected to a propane tank on the ground outside of the MFDV. MFDV does not have a potable water tank. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: Operator purchased cage for the back of the unit which is on the property at this inspection. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Propane tank is now mounted to MFDV. Pipe for water is in ground and unable to be disconnected. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service. MFDV has windows that flip open with screens. Unable to keep closed when not serving customers. There are screens on windows. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walls, floors, and ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food storage shed outside of mobile unit. Operator is storing juices and ice in freezers in shed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment operating with no potable water tank. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. When the hand wash sink is running, the wastewater is dripping on to the ground under the MFDV. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle is using shed on property to store single service items and food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. MFDV connected to propane tank that is attached by a hard wire and is not moveable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. MFDV hard wire connected to a propane tank on the ground outside of the MFDV. MFDV does not have a potable water tank. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: Operator purchased cage for the back of the unit which is on the property at this inspection. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service. MFDV has windows that flip open with screens. Unable to keep closed when not serving customers. There are screens on windows. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank. Establishment states they are dumping waste into the RV wastewater tank under the MFDV. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walls, floors, and ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food storage shed outside of mobile unit. Operator is storing juices and ice in freezers in shed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment operating with no potable water tank. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. When the hand wash sink is running, the wastewater is dripping on to the ground under the MFDV. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: Time Extended

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 2022-04-18: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle is using shed on property to store single service items and food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. MFDV connected to propane tank that is attached by a hard wire and is not moveable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. MFDV hard wire connected to a propane tank on the ground outside of the MFDV. MFDV does not have a potable water tank. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service. MFDV has windows that flip open with screens. Unable to keep closed when not serving customers. There are screens on windows. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank. Establishment states they are dumping waste into the RV wastewater tank under the MFDV. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walls, floors, and ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food storage shed outside of mobile unit. Operator is storing juices and ice in freezers in shed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: Time Extended

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 handled money then began food prep. Discussed with person in charge. Warning

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel lining cilantro. Employee removed paper towel. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsas at room temperature on counter 58F. Sausage in cooler 46F. Employee put on ice. On counter at room temperature Nopales (53F - Cold Holding); Pork Skin (50F - Cold Holding)- Employee put on ice. Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (129F - Hot Holding) Jalepenos (87F - Hot Holding) Employee put on grill to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Establishment operating with no potable water tank. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by garbage can and bottles in sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. When the hand wash sink is running, the wastewater is dripping on to the ground under the MFDV. Warning

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

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

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

Intermediate - Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle is using shed on property to store single service items and food. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of cilantro on floor. Employee moved off floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. MFDV connected to propane tank that is attached by a hard wire and is not moveable. Warning

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. MFDV hard wire connected to a propane tank on the ground outside of the MFDV. MFDV does not have a potable water tank. Warning

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service. MFDV has windows that flip open with screens. Unable to keep closed when not serving customers. There are screens on windows. Warning

Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank. Establishment states they are dumping waste into the RV wastewater tank under the MFDV. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and beef thawing at room temperature. Employee put into cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Walls, floors, and ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food storage shed outside of mobile unit. Operator is storing juices and ice in freezers in shed. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over tortillas. Employee moved bacon to bottom of cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On grill Beef 95 - Hot Holding, Poultry 104 - Hot Holding Pork 102 - Hot Holding, cooked today at 9am. Manager placed items directly on grill to reheat to 165°F or higher. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed TPHC written plan. Warning

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

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service. MFDV has a flip top window. Window has screens, but is not smooth easily cleanable. Flip top window must be open to operate. No plans on file for this MFDV. Warning