EL TACO RICO MEXICAN KITCHEN
210 N WOODLAND BLVD · DELAND · Volusia County · FL 32720
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked peppers 98F in two hours, on kitchen table top. Operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 10 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food employee drinking from open water bottle did not change gloves and wash hands . Educated operator.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food preparation area -Front counter cold holding unit Horchata 46F, placed overnight, -Make table Red salsa 45F in make table 30 minutes , operator reduced amount . Shredded cheese 47F/30 minutes, operator removed container that was placed on top,of other containers and relocated to inside unit, Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at washware handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Food worker drinking from open water bottle in kitchen. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses stored over beverage storage shelving in storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in kitchen freezer chest ,
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at food preparation area hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover, under grill table,.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Arepas not covered in maketable. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:23 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.