Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TACO AMIGO

5009 GALL BLVD · ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County · FL 33542

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 27, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3389596
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8494587
DBPR license6102853

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 27, 2023 12:23 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 28, 2023 11:27 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent, Roach & Fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority4 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#12High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in dry storage **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on wall in between 3 door refrigerator and wall in prep area 1 live on floor behind helium tank in dry storage 3 live on floor under rack in dry storage 2 on floor behind rack by back door 4 live inside the gasket of 3 door upright refrigerator in prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on window ledge in dry storage **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. taco meat (49F – Cold Holding); refried beans (49F – Cold Holding) in 3 door upright cooler in prep area shredded mozzarella cheese (52F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line items removed and put in freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#17High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (117F – Hot Holding); shredded pork (124F – Hot Holding) in steam well, manager stored and turned heat up for product **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#18Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in prep area used to fill container **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#20Intermediate53B-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. Previously warned on 9/7/2023 **Warning**

Warning
#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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 11

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ridged aluminum ceiling in prep area. Floor tiles in storage room have large gaps **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead on floor in front counter area by closet 3 dead on floor by side door 6 dead on floor by co2 tank **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Pans stacked in back prep area still wet **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under screen door in back while open and operating **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind cooking equipment **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both on on soft surface **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 sets on tongs on oven handle, tongs removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves throughout the establishment Reach in cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Paint in front server station/ drink prep station chipping **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:32 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
5 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.