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LA ISLA TACO GRILL

243 61 GULF STREET · MARATHON · Monroe County · FL 33050

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 31, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1270946
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8329804
DBPR license5453225

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Shrimp ceviche is served raw, Needs letter of parasite destruction from supplier. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate11-27-4

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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Locked by garbage can and step ladder **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment nozzle between uses. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Desert reach in gaskets are soiled **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
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 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.