Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MASTER TAQUERIA Y PALETERIA MEXICANA

256 W ARDICE AVE · EUSTIS · Lake County · FL 32726

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 18, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3331881
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8351139
DBPR license4508187

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler. -Raw shell eggs stored over tortillas. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. – raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. – 2 spray cans of Lysol stored next to food items on front line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 7

#16Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. – gallon milk **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate13-06-4

Intermediate – Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – white cutting board on cooks line.

#19Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. – Hand sink on cooks line.

#20Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#21Intermediate11-26-1

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.

#22Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans -shred chicken Cooked beef **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. – men's restroom

#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Line cook

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. – back door open at the time of inspection.

#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. – microwave on cooks line.

#7Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters

#9Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#10Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. – beans , cooked chicken, cooked beef in walk-in cooler.

#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Beans -rice

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.