TAQUERIA LA FAVORITA
231 S BREVARD AVE · ARCADIA · DeSoto County · FL 34266
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
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. Rice and beans cooked yesterday and not cooled to 41F or below. See stopsale. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed multiple (10)live roaches within the food trailer. Observed roach on shelf beside open container of cooked peppers. Observed 2 roaches on counter beside handsink, Observed roach in between window glass and interior wall as glass was opened. Observed 5 roaches on floor at doorway. Observed roach in garbage can. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. beef (46F – Cold Holding); cheese (47F – Cold Holding); tamales (95F – Cold Holding); rice (52F – Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (46F – Cold Holding); cheese (47F – Cold Holding); tamales (95F – Cold Holding); rice (52F – Cold Holding) cheese (47F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F – Cold Holding); beans (47F – Cold Holding) See stop sale. Raw beef will be placed in freezer . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked peppers (109F – Hot Holding); cooked pork (100F – Hot Holding) peppers were reheated to 165Fand held on grill. Cooked pork must be served or discarded by 3 pm. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blender and microwave soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty dishes on handsink. Operator removed items.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **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. Tamales prepared 4 days ago with no date mark. **Warning**
Basic 5
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door does not fully close. Window screens do not fit openings leaving gaps **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris on floor under equipment and on floor mat. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sinks and counter tops with old food debris **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed butter tub stored on lower shelf uncovered in trailer and near garbage can. Observed peppers stored in container on shelf with multiple items stored on top, box of food wrapand plastic containers. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:06 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.