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TACOS TEQUILA AND RUM

490 MANDALAY AVE STE 10 · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33767

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3616883
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10907690
DBPR license6218178

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beans 71f, found in steam well that was turned off. Staff will reheat to 165f, . **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 5

#4Intermediate11-27-4

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.

#5Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jesus Tapia

#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate53B-01-5

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.

#8Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Basic 2

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor in front kitchen . Cooking oil and soft drinks on floor in back area.

#2Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw burger thawing on top of chest freezer.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

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