Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TAQUERIA HIDALGO

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number1284949
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8601897
DBPR license6252550

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 19, 2024 1:30 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 20, 2024 12:33 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage back up

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority28-20-4

High Priority – Mobile food dispensing vehicle using a commissary that does not have sewer approval. Unable to use commissary for dumping sewage water due to lack of grease trap at mop sink per Pinellas County Utilities. Sewage on ground from failed gray water tank system. Tank system removed and gray water collected in bucket at rear exterior of MFDV and over flowing on ground up to 8 feet away from truck.

#4High Priority28-13-5

High Priority – Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Sewage spilling out of bucket on ground around MFDV from 3 compartment sink at rear of MFDV. Sewage on ground from failed gray water tank system. Tank system removed and gray water collected in bucket at rear exterior of MFDV and over flowing on ground up to 8 feet away from truck.

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (48F – Cold Holding); shredded white cheese (56F – Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (46F – Cold Holding) cooked chicken (47F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards soiled.

#7Intermediate28-09-5

Intermediate – Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. -Sewage on ground from failed gray water tank system. Tank system removed and gray water collected in 5 gallon bucket at rear exterior of MFDV on the ground and over flowing on ground leaving a trail up to 8 feet into storm water drain.

#8Intermediate51-22-4

Intermediate – Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Commissary unapproved for dumping of gray water per Pinellas County Utilities inspector Alexa Cetta.

#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Chicken made yesterday no date mark.

Basic 2

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Tortillas stored in bag on floor in MFDV. Employee removed tortillas to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. -Unsealed wood used as cutting board.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
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 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.