The Taco Gringos
Last inspected: Jul 27, 2022
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Score
The Taco Gringos has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 27, 2022. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. The Taco Gringos's record stops at Jul 27, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Restaurants in Florida average 72, so The Taco Gringos trails the local norm.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cabbage and pork in direct contact with to go bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler door, sour cream 47F. Person in charge states door has been open repeatedly. Moved to interior of reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Personal raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food in crock pots, person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/22.
50-17-2
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training, currently on open warning.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink has pressure, then loses pressure when on, then turns back on. Person in charge states there is a short in the wire.
27-19-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips during inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall at and shelving below cooktop with grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee foods stored in reach in cooler alongside/ above food to be served to customers.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from open can.
12B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flours in bags with no label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under triple sink leaking when water is turned on. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Taco Gringos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Taco Gringos on file is from Jul 27, 2022. The public record contains one inspection in total.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Taco Gringos means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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