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TAQUERIA HIDALGO

6231 HAINES ROAD N · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33702

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 31, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number1273508
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8601876
DBPR license6252550

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority6 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#6High Priority27-12-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Establishment operating with no potable running water. Operator stated that portable water tanks are broken. Unable to hold clean water. – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**

#7High Priority29-04-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (44F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F – Cold Holding); beans (45F – Cold Holding); rice (45F – Cold Holding); raw chorizo (45F – Cold Holding); sour cream (45F – Cold Holding) – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**

#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. carne asada (93F – Hot Holding); carne asade mixed with chorizo (111F – Hot Holding); pulled chicken (95F – Cold Holding) – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**

Intermediate 6

#10Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plates, construction gloves, salt containers and speaker inside hand wash sink. – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**

#12Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**

#13Intermediate53B-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. – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**

#14Intermediate27-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No running water at three-compartment sink. – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**

#15Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple foods inside reach in cooler not date marked. – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**

Basic 5

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil, container of corn flour, unwashed onions stored on floor under three compartment sink. – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**

#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered substance stored inside container under three compartment sink. – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 2:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.