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EL TACONAZO

1533 NW AVENUE L · BELLE GLADE · Palm Beach County · FL 33430

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 29, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1271952
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8330810
DBPR license6052211

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#2High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. At standing refrigerator in freezer compartment: Raw pork over open bag of shredded cheese. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach seen crawling down on the refrigerator; along the side of the freezer door. Operator removed; cleaned and sanitized the area. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator used gloves to touch open bag of raw pork then touched clean tong to serve food and tortilla. Operator changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of standing refrigerator: nacho cheese sauce (70F – Cold Holding) As per operator, taken out of refrigerator 1 hour and 54 minutes ago. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed in freezer unit to quick chill. In cooling reach in unit: shredded cheese (58F – Cold Holding) As per operator, taken out of refrigerator an hour ago. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed in freezer unit to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line on stove top: cheese sauce (113F – Hot Holding) As per cooked an hour ago. Operator placed on flat top grill and reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in the rinse compartment of the triple sink. Advised operator that all hand washing should be done in the hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8Intermediate16-32-5

Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test strips present; operator had Quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic21-03-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. In the rinse compartment of the triple sink: Sanitizer bucket had a mixture of soap and chlorine as per operator. Advised operator of the correct way to prepare mixture. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:59 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.