Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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DRUNKEN TACO

2832 BEACH BLVD S · GULFPORT · Pinellas County · FL 33707

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 11, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3573799
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10736550
DBPR license6217349

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 11, 2024 3:24 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 12, 2024 1:47 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent, Roach & Fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority4 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical26 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#17High Priority12A-07-5

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

#18High Priority35A-02-6

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**

Repeat Violation
#19High Priority35A-09-4

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.

#20High Priority35A-04-4

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.

#21High Priority35A-23-4

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

#22High Priority03A-02-5

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**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#23Intermediate22-02-4

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.

#24Intermediate31A-09-4

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

#25Intermediate31B-03-4

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

Corrected On-Site
#26Intermediate53B-13-5

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.

Basic 16

#1Basic22-20-5

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**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-34-5

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

#3Basic24-05-4

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**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-03-4

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

#5Basic35A-03-4

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

#6Basic36-22-4

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

#7Basic36-73-4

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

#8Basic36-12-4

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

#9Basic36-68-5

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

#10Basic22-08-4

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

#11Basic31B-04-4

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

#12Basic36-64-5

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

#13Basic25-06-4

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.

#14Basic14-17-4

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

#15Basic36-27-5

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

#16Basic21-12-4

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
5 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
8 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.