Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SENOR TACO

6447 PARK BLVD STE# 1 · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 9, 2018
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2793805
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6602167
DBPR license6216322

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 9, 2018 2:29 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 10, 2018 2:56 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority7 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical32 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 9

#17High Priority03D-02-4

High Priority – Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked rice cooked at 8 pm 11/8/2018. 42-52°f. Operator discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#18High Priority12A-04-5

High Priority – Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority12A-19-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee used cold water at handwashing sink on cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#20High Priority22-46-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a chlorine solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least seven seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bowl and plates **Warning**

Warning
#21High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches by handwashing sink. 1 live roach in dry storage. Approximately 16 behind handwashing sink along cookline. 1 in dish area behind pipes. 4 behind baseboards, 2 live on wall by reach-in cooler, 2 live in front counter by entrance. Approximately 10 live behind storage racks. Approximately 21 live on grease trap. 1 live on pipe above prep table. **Warning**

Warning
#22High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 egg sac underneath air conditioner in dry storage. Excrement on fire extinguisher sign in kitchen. Excrement by ice machine behind pipes and by first aid. 1 egg sac underneath three compartment sink. Excrement on ceiling. 1 dead roach on wall in employee restroom by dry storage. 1 dead roach in men's restroom. **Warning**

Warning
#23High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Gloves on no hand wash while prepping food. **Warning**

Warning
#24High Priority01B-02-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice cooked at 8 pm 11/8/2018. 42-52°f. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#25High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Liquid plumber over refrigerator. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 7

#26Intermediate31A-15-4

Intermediate – Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. Handwashing sink by cookline. **Warning**

Warning
#27Intermediate22-22-4

Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#28Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked rice cooked at 8 pm 11/8/2018 42-52°f. Operator discarded foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#29Intermediate27-23-4

Intermediate – Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Women's restroom 73°f, men's restroom 79°f both ran for one minute. **Warning**

Warning
#30Intermediate22-28-4

Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. In kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#31Intermediate02B-01-4

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No consumer advisory for eggs. Discussed with operator About having a consumer advisory for raw foods. Provided operator with consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#32Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in dish area and cook line. Operator replaced soap in dish area. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 16

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom by dry storage. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dish area and kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead by reach-in cooler in front. 1 dead by dry storage, 9 by motor of reach-in freezer, 5 floor behind reach-in freezer, 3 on cabinet tortillas, 3 on wall by reach-in freezer, 1 dead in bathroom by dry storage. 3 on sticky trap by filing cabinet in dry storage **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep area by cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In front reach-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic40-07-4

Basic – Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone above equipment in front counter. Employee bag over uncooked box of chips. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic14-11-4

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets reach-in cooler by microwave. Ice build up in Kenmore freezer. Plastic containers in disrepair/crazing. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor.operator placed corn meal onto a shelf in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In front area, dish area, kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic23-05-4

Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Wheels of equipment. Table fan soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over cooked empanadas. Operator corrected food storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottles along cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:49 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
4 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.