Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

COWBOY TACO

150 PLAZA AVE · LAKE PLACID · Highlands County · FL 33852

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3706507
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13744992
DBPR license3801115

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority08A-13-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table. Operator will move. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator placed in proper location. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator wiped table off with cloth and did not change gloves or wash hands. Operator was educated on technique. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, refried beans and beef tips cooked with no date mark. Operator placed date mark on items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing above prep sink.

#2Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:27 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.