DON'S TACO AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT
672 E TARPON AVE · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03B-02-4High Priority – Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. refried beans (107°F – Hot Holding); cut chicken (113°F – Hot Holding); taco meat (86°F – Cold Holding); cut pork (112°F – Cold Holding) **Warning**
12A-19-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water in the bathroom, no kitchen sink available, No hot water, 84° **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rich in frig, salsa (59°F – Cold Holding); cut portion (60°F – Cold Holding); taco meat (62°F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56°F – Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (56°F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (46°F – Cold Holding) Front counter area **Warning**
41-09-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. A can of pvc plumber glue on the dry storage shelving next to tuna, moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
27-25-4Intermediate – Basic – Hot water at mop sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 86° **Warning**
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Only handwash sink in the kitchen was removed, they are using the bathroom sink to wash hands **Warning**
27-24-4Intermediate – Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 84° **Warning**
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cooks line and kitchen area **Warning**
31A-12-4Intermediate – No handwash sink for employees. Using the bathroom sink, no hot water in the facility at this time **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 30 days. Removed the only handwash sink in the facility **Warning**
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All food in the facility **Warning**
Basic 6
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Broken spring **Warning**
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of oil and bag of onions **Warning**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Particle board used for dry storage shelving **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:20 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.