TACO-QUILA MEXICAN KITCHEN AND CANTINA
22996 US HWY 19 N · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – cut beef 51 F , cooked chicken 45-52 F in cold holding drawer under grill . Temperatures taken this morning Employee moved to walk in cooler recheck raw beef 42 F, raw chicken 40 F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 67 F – 137 F at steam table . Manager stated rice was cooked this morning then placed at steam table. Employee reheated rice to 170 F **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. – ice cubes in hand wash sink in dishwashing area opposite of ice machine . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only – pitchers stored inside hand wash sink in bar area . Employee relocated pitchers **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area. Manager labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
14-09-4Basic – Beige cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in counter at cook line .
08B-31-4Basic – Food ( cooked octopus ) stored in undrained ice at food prep area . Reviewed with manager . Ice cubes removed from container **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables ( heads of lettuce ) not washed prior to preparation in food prep. room . Reviewed with manager . Employee stopped cutting lettuce to wash heads of lettuce **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of peppers ) stored with ready-to-eat food.( cut lettuce ) in walk in cooler .Employee rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 8:07 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.