THE TACO GRINGOS
128 CULPEPPER ROAD · SAN MATEO · Putnam County · FL 32187
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 flying insects in unit, majority under triple sink. **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw steaks stored over lettuce in bottom drawer of reach in cooler.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches under triple sink. Person in charge began killing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler ground beef, ground beef 48F, butter 52F. Other items in unit holding temperature. These items are close to front of unit. Butter stored in the door of unit. Person in charge states has been in and out of unit. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
28-13-4High Priority – Wastewater on ground. At the time of inspection, establishment is draining wastewater directly onto ground. Person in charge closed off wastewater tank pipe opening, which stopped the heavy flow. Observed hole in tank, water still draining directly onto the ground after wastewater tank is closed. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot stored in hand wash sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide training for employees. **Warning**
Basic 6
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling with buildup of mold like substance.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris buildup under triple sink.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to floor. Light visible under triple sink, vermin present.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves below cooktop with grease buildup. Hood and wall behind hood with grease buildup.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Missing from back door.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under hand wash sink in unit.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:12 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 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.