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T'S & TACOS

216-226 1 AVE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3330935
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID8538207
DBPR license6216837

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen in near prep station not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 6 live flies near garbage can by 2 compartment sink not Kanin food or food contact surfaces. 4 live flies in front bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: 1 live fly in bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in dining room area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Fly was killed, removed and area was sanitized. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-28: 4 live flies by liquor bottles in front bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 16 dead flies on top of liquor storage cabinet in bar area. Manager removed and sanitized the area. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine removed from upstairs ware washing area. – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Establishment must submit plans to Plan Review or replace dish machine within 59 days of today's callback inspection report. 12/25/2023. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-28: Establishment will have 60 days from original inspection to replace dish machine or contact Plan Review with updated plans and approval. **Time Extended**

#8Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-28: Establishment will have 60 days from original inspection to get employee food handler training in compliance. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in upstairs storage area has mold like substances. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket in upstairs storage area by ice machine not inverted for protection. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board at front bar area has grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor underneath cooktop. 1 dead roach on ledge behind steam well area. Employee removed dead roaches and sanitized the area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: 3 dead roaches on top of residential freezer in kitchen. Manager removed and sanitized the area. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-28: 2 dead roaches under bottom drawer of reach in cooler underneath cooktop. Employee removed and sanitized the area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of lettuce and box of corn on floor of walk in cooler. Frozen seafood stored on floor of walk in freezer. Cooking oil stored on floor of upstairs storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-28: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.