TAQUITOS MI MEXICO
1075 HIGHWAY 17 S · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
3 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice (50F – Cooling)cooling from day before. Stored on bottom touching floor of cooler which is not cooled to optimal temperature. Must place shelf on bottom so air flow can circulate fully around the foods. Rice must cook from Q135F tom41F within 6 hours. New coolers not set at cool enough temperature to optimize cooling. Operator will turn thermostat down to 34F and place shelved over bottom, not put food containers in direct contact with floor of cooler. Ambient air of cooler at 39F. Floor of cooler at 47 to 50 F.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (50F – Cooling)cooling from day before. Stored on bottom touching floor of cooler which is not cooled to optimal temperature. Must place shelf on bottom so air flow can circulate fully around the foods. Rice must cook from Q135F tom41F within 6 hours.
Intermediate 1
05-05-4Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thermometer reading 32F mall foods in cooler 39F to 41F. Replace thermometer.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:37 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.