TACO MIENDO ST PETE
4747 66 ST N · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33709
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-05-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: 2 live roaches in beer cooler door hinge behind bar 1 live roach in freezer door hinge. Operator moved freezer outside to be thrown away. **Time Extended**
35A-23-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg sac in office – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: 2 roach egg sacs on kitchen floor. Operator cleaned up. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: No rodent droppings observed today. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 4
16-33-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep coolers on cookline stained – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
Basic 11
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
51-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
14-74-7Basic – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No seating license displayed. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: 1 dead roach on kitchen floor Operator cleaned up. **Time Extended**
40-06-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
32-06-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Missing partition and/or door for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. -stall with missing door in women's restroom – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cookline **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
29-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind urinal in men's restroom has large water stain/damage – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
29-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:54 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
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.