BUCHO'S MEXICAN BAR AND GRILL
1110 US 41 S · RUSKIN · Hillsborough County · FL 33570
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 0ppm, advised operator to set up 3 Compartment Sink to wash rinse and sanitize their dishes. Sanitizer tested at 200 ppm for Quaternary ammonia. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 21 ants in back dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 6 rodent droppings in back dry storage area next to storage table Observed 32 rodent droppings in the storage shelf area Observed 3 rodent droppings against wall in back dry storage area Observed 71 rodent droppings near dish area and reach in coolers Observed 123 rodent droppings in cook line area underneath cooking equipment. Observed 2 rodent dropping on container of seasoned salt. Observed 10 rodent droppings underneath soda machine Observed 35 rodent droppings underneath soda bibs Observed 9 rodent droppings on soda box **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese 100 F, salsa 122 F, sauce 112 F, operator reheated items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in handwash sink next to bar area. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Luis Martinez **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or Quaternary ammonia test strips at the time of inspection. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink next to bar area. **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 60 days. Observed Ice machine stored outside, dishwasher, and bar area with no plans on file for the establishment. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, sauce, and salsa not date marked in reach in cooler. **Warning**
Basic 6
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean pots stored on floor in back dry storage area. Operator relocated at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat, keys, and purse hung up next to dry storage area. **Warning**
36-08-4Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. No cove molding in back dry storage area. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile missing from the floor in kitchen cook line area. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Shortening stored on floor on cook line. Operator relocated at the time of the inspection. Onions, rice, and pinto beans stored on floor in back dry storage room. Operator relocated at the time of the inspection. Tortillas stored on floor next to chip warmer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic straws and lids stored on floor in back dry storage area. Operator relocated at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:12 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.