TAQUERIA PASADITA LLC
2285 US HWY 17 N · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pans lined with carry out bags on the steam table with food in it. **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand washing sink, operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Observed no proof of any training for M. Bautista, D. Mendoza, and H. Chavez. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink, operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 3
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both cutting boards grooved. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knive between reach in cooler and prep table, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-04-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 5:32 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.