GARCIA'S TACO EXPRESS INC
1448 US HWY 17 N · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp above red and green salsa in the reach in cooler in the kitchen, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 10
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damaged in the kitchen and a ceiling tile damaged in dining area back towards the restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a couple of cutting boards grooved in the kitchen.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employees cup by the grill and an employees cup on the shelf with clean dishes.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with a bracelet on while preparing food prep.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in two reach in coolers in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under door on right side by back exit.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in the women's bathroom, sent the operator a copy by email. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods are soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the faucet in the employees bathroom is loose.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in reach in cooler in the kitchen are rust pitted.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:56 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.