Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

TACO MIENDO ST PETE

4747 66 ST N · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33709

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3680377
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13571872
DBPR license6217841

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 20, 2026 12:44 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 30, 2026 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority5 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#13High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator remade sanitize compartment and tested at 50PPM. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority22-48-5

High Priority – Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Using bleach not approved for use on food contact surfaces. Operator obtained proper chlorine sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in reach in cooler gasket at end of cook line 1 live roach in hinges of cooler door on left when you enter kitchen 1 live roach in beer cooler door hinge behind bar 3 live roaches in women's restroom Operator killed all roaches.

#16High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg sac in office

#17High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 30 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink 6 rodent droppings in walk in cooler Operator cleaned and sanitized areas.

#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked corn (46F – Cold Holding, retemped at 41F) stored low in cooler at end of cookline. Cooler a,Brent temperature in middle 43F. Items in top of cooler temping 43F and below. Instructed the operator to store temperature control for safety foods at top of cooler, and non temperature sensitive foods in bottom of cooler. Operator moved corn to freezer to rapid cool. Retemped at 41F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#19Intermediate16-33-4

Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Operators not using test strips to ensure proper levels of sanitize solutions.

#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep coolers on cookline stained

#21Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink at end of cookline has water turned off because it runs constantly otherwise.

#22Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink -both hand wash sinks near cook line. Operator put out paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#23Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler training for employee Gloria Ramirez expired 10/10/25. Employee engages in food preparation back of house.

Basic 12

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -microwave on cookline handle soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -Walk in cooler not working. Operator has stopped using it and storing food in other coolers. -Cooked corn (46F – Cold Holding, retemped at 41F) stored low in cooler at end of cookline. Cooler a,Brent temperature in middle 43F. Items in top of cooler temping 43F and below. Instructed the operator to store temperature control for safety foods at top of cooler, and non temperature sensitive foods in bottom of cooler.

#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No seating license displayed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in cooler gasket behind cookline 1 dead roach in inner mechanisms of employee microwave 1 dead roach on floor near beer coolers behind bar 3 dead roaches in office 1 dead roach in cabinet in women's restroom Operator cleaned and sanitized areas.

#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic32-06-4

Basic – Missing partition and/or door for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. -stall with missing door in women's restroom

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cookline **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. -hand wash sink near cookline has to kept off because it runs constantly otherwise. It can be turned on using knobs underneath sink and provides hot water. -pipe under 3 compartment sink dripping -pipe underhand wash sink behind bar leaking **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind urinal in men's restroom has large water stain/damage

#11Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe inside wall between men and womens restrooms leaking, as evidenced by large water stain on wall and moisture on floor.

#12Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator remade bucket and tested at 50PPM. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:04 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.