TACO AMIGO
5009 GALL BLVD · ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County · FL 33542
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Excedrin migraine and bottles of vitamins stored with boxes of flexible straws. Operator moved out of the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 3 pans of retried beans at 63°F. Operator indicates the beans were cooked yesterday day and have been in the refrigerator over night. Stop sale issued for beans. Operator voluntarily discarded all 3 pans. **Corrective Action Taken**
28-14-4High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed milky/gray water on the ground behind the building.
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed a bucket of dirty water and dirty wraps in the mop sink closet with black larvae moving around in the water.
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach egg casings present. Observed 2 cockroach egg casings on the floor below the wall fans.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 9 rodent droppings on the shelf above the tea and lemonade dispenser. Observed 7 rodent droppings on the floor under the front beverage station Observed 12 rodent droppings on the shelf behind the Boulanger refrigerator. Operator is in the process of cleaning up rodent droppings.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 3 pans of retried beans at 63°F. Operator indicates the beans were cooked yesterday day and have been in the refrigerator over night. Stop sale issued for beans. Operator voluntarily discarded all 3 pans. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed backflow preventer absent from a hose Bibb where a hose is connected by the restrooms. Observed backflow preventer absent from the mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 4
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified manager certificate expired on 11/2/2020
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the front hand washing sink. Operator indicates that he disconnected it to connect to the coffee maker.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food safety training for the cook who has been employed at the location for 3 months.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food prepared the previous day that is not date marked in all refrigerators.
Basic 8
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead cockroach on the conduit by the ceiling fan. Observed cockroach fecal matter on the dry storage shelves where foil sheets are stored. Observed a dead cockroach on the preparation table in front of the 3-door refrigerator. Observed 3 dead cockroaches under the clean pan storage by the walk-in refrigerator.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of tomatillos stored on the floor of the left walk-in refrigerator.
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed waste grease receptacle on the ground and not on a cleanable pad.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed the drain plug absent from the garbage dumpster.
29-07-5Basic – Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed that there is not a drain line under the mop sink in the outside storage area.
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Door gaskets torn on the 3 door refrigerator and the cook line make table.
25-22-4Basic – Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed foam drink cups and drink container lids stored next to the hand washing sink and subject to splash.
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Observed grease and debris build up on lower shelves of preparation tables. Observed debris and mold like substance in door gaskets.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:40 PM.
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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.