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
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (51F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (56F – Cold Holding); milk (54F – Cold Holding); salsa (51F – Cold Holding); tomato mixture for rice (48F – Cold Holding) horchata (54F – Cold Holding) Reach in cooler on left when entering kitchen has ambient temperature of 55F, operator stated that all items had been stored in unit overnight and were not made today, so not cooling. He also said he did not conduct any temperature monitoring on this unit today. Stop sale issued since length of time out of temperature could not be determined. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-15: Operator has discontinued use of this cooler for temperature control for safety foods until it can be repaired and hold rods at 41F and below. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line stained -soda nozzles soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-15: **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 prep employee hired two years ago training expired 10/10/25. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-15: **Time Extended**
Basic 8
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -microwave door handles on cookline soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-15: **Time Extended**
51-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks behind bar not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-15: **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. Reach in cooler on left when entering kitchen has ambient temperature of 55F, operator stated that all items had been stored in unit overnight and were not made today, so not cooling. He also said he did not conduct any temperature monitoring on this unit today. raw chicken (51F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (56F – Cold Holding); milk (54F – Cold Holding); salsa (51F – Cold Holding); tomato mixture for rice (48F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-15: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach in trap behind ice machine -4 dead roaches under 2 compartment sink -1 dead roach on drainboard of 2 compartment sink -1 dead roach near mop sink -1 dead roach under reach in cooler on cookline -1 dead roach in trap under hand wash sink in kitchen near cookline -1 dead roach behind bar area -1 dead roach under hand wash sink in dish pit area Operator cleaned up all and sanitized areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-15: 1 live roach under prep table near dish storage area 1 dead roach on floor next to cooler at end of cookline 1 dead roach under prep cooler on cookline **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -walk in cooler out of order, not in use **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-15: **Time Extended**
38-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Kitchen is very dimly lit **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in coolers throughout kitchen have soiled gaskets **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-15: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. -foods in hot holding unit not covered **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-15: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:43 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.