TACOS LOCOS EL ROMI
2198 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food( cooked rice) at steam table
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -pudding at 51F, shredded cheddar cheese 53 F , cut cabbage 50 F in small cooler overnight . No temperatures taken this day . Person in charge discarded food **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pudding at 51F, shredded cheddar cheese 53 F , cut cabbage 50 F in small cooler under drink station overnight . No temperatures taken this day . Person in charge discarded food **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in hand wash sink . Hand wash sinks are for washing hands only . Container removed **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses for Elia hired over 4 months previously
05-10-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Elia hired 4 months previously has no employee training
Basic 6
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
08B-38-4Basic – Food ( container of chips) stored on floor.
50-03-4Basic – Hotel and Restaurant license decal displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.expired . Current decal not posted
16-04-4Basic – No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles . Sour cream containers reused to stored food in died reach in cooler
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe under triple sink. There is a bucket in place to collect the water **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:41 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.