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MEXICAN TACOS EL COMPADRE

980 E HATHAWAY AVE · BRONSON · Levy County · FL 32621

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 13, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1270597
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8329455
DBPR license4850086

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in kitchen area.

#4High Priority27-27-4

High Priority – Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Mobile food dispensing vehicle hooked up to water at private residence. Manager disconnected water hose. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork stored in Wal-mart to go bag. Manager placed pork in zip lock bag. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#6Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board stored in kitchen.

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled container with water at hand washing sink next to entrance.

#9Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate53B-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. No proof of employee training for employee working. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic50-04-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No license number on side of truck.

#2Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Beef in reach-in freezer across from pass through window. Manager placed beef in zip lock bag. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.