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TACO BUS

9641 GULF BLVD · TREASURE ISLAND · Pinellas County · FL 33706

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 25, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3367027
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8386287
DBPR license6217317

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate10 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 4

#11High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of jalapeño on dry storage shelf. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#12High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves no hand wash to work with food.educated employee and employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over corn in reach in freezer, employee moved fish to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw grouper (47F- cold holding). Employee moved grouper to walk in cooler with ice. Retemped raw grouper 42F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#15Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ expired certified food manager certificate 9-1-2023. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in storage soiled with food debris. Slicer on clean storage rack soiled with food debris. Soda nozzles soiled with debris, cutting boards on reach in coolers stained. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in storage area blocked by rack of single service. Hand sink in dish area has trays blocking it. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken made 9-23-2023 no date mark. Employee dated chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold like debris. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic32-02-4

Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Women's rest room door propped open. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave in prep area handles soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.ice bucket not inverted stored on top of ice machine. Employee removed ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cook line next to sauces. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cases of tomatoes stored on the floor in walk in cooler, **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reach in cooler and steam table. Employee removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in prep area soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reach in coolers soiled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 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.