COWBOY TACO
150 PLAZA AVE · LAKE PLACID · Highlands County · FL 33852
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 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. Raw shell eggs over sauces in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored Raw shell eggs correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in sink at check out. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 2
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed on beard. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:30 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 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.