Inspection Report

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 dateAugust 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3752609
Visit number4
Inspection Visit ID13857184
DBPR license6217841

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks behind bar not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-15: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: 1 live roach on floor in kitchen near door to bathrooms 1 live roach on its back in mop bucket 1 dead roach on floor in kitchen near door to bathrooms 1 dead roach under prep tables near cookline 1 dead roach under soda lines Operator killed live roaches, cleaned all areas. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-17: 1 dead roach on cookline floor 1 dead roach in crevasse of flat top grill Operator cleaned both areas. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic38-11-4

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-17: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 2:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.