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TACO AMIGO

5009 GALL BLVD · ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County · FL 33542

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 22, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3392862
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8505688
DBPR license6102853

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#8High Priority28-14-5

High Priority – Evidence of cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Employee washing trash cans and dumping the wastewater on the ground. Discussed with operator

#9High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in food prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects. One live ant crawling on wall in front counter. Operator killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on gasket of one door cooler on cooks line. Operator killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of caulk on food prep table Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep room hand wash sink

#14Intermediate53B-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 cited and warned on 9/7 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate11-26-1

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. Previously cited and warned on 9/7 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. The soap container in the prep room has hand sanitizer in it. Operator removed and added soap.

Basic 7

#1Basic29-38-4

Basic – Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. One hose behind building

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling, and floor 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.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on top of open containers of napkins in front counter area Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both are on a soft dirt surface

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves in kitchen are soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water faucet on hand sink in prep area is not working

#7Basic14-06-4

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 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
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.