Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TACO AMIGO

5009 GALL BLVD · ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County · FL 33542

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 7, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3352743
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8372003
DBPR license6102853

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 7, 2023 3:45 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 8, 2023 10:04 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent, Roach & Fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority6 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#5High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flies on wall by walk in cooler door . **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 8 Ants on counter by drink dispenser **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over produce in walk in cooler, moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in wall by storage area in prep room 3 live roaches on wheel of vertical cooler in prep room Approximately 14 live roaches under hand wash sink in prep room 1 live roach on wall under 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. In corner of wall, back prep room, left side of wire storage rack **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings in storage area by kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked taco meat (49F – Cold Holding); made yesterday refried beans (47/48F); pork for carnitas (47/ 55F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lift y cooler on cook line – shredded cheese (60F – Cold Holding); sour cream (65F – Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (58F – Cold Holding), all in cooler for 2 hours, moved to walk in cooler In walk in cooler on left side -shredded mozzarella (46F – Cold Holding); cooked taco meat (49F – Cold Holding); made yesterday, see stop sale ; cooked pork (46F – Cold Holding) In vertical cooler in prep room- ); refried beans (47/48F); pork for carnitas (47/ 55F – Cold Holding)see stop sale all food put in pans and on ice **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale

Intermediate 6

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top on cook.inev stained **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food and scoop in hand wash sink , operator removed **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser empty, operator does not have key **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches by storage racks in back room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup with no lid on cutting board on cook line, discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen Walls soiled at front counter **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under prep tables on back room **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:33 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
6 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.