Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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THE TACO GRINGOS

128 CULPEPPER ROAD · SAN MATEO · Putnam County · FL 32187

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 10, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number1244943
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7771686
DBPR license6450089

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 10, 2022 1:36 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 13, 2022 5:18 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage issue/roach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#7High Priority35A-02-6

High 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**

Warning
#8High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw steaks stored over lettuce in bottom drawer of reach in cooler.

#9High Priority35A-05-4

High 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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High 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**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority28-13-4

High 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**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot stored in hand wash sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling with buildup of mold like substance.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris buildup under triple sink.

#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to floor. Light visible under triple sink, vermin present.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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.

#5Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Missing from back door.

#6Basic29-11-4

Basic – 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
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 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.