DON'S TACO AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT
672 E TARPON AVE · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in upright refrigerator near three-compartment on cooks line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in upright refrigerator near three-compartment sink on cooks line. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
29-42-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to water faucet without vacuum breaker located at mop sink in rear of establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to water faucet without vacuum breaker located at mop sink in rear of establishment. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 3
16-37-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
51-16-7Intermediate – – 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/. Ice machine at front counter, hot holding unit at front counter with ready to eat hot food stored in it, drink station added at front counter **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: 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/. Ice machine at front counter, hot holding unit at front counter with ready to eat hot food stored in it, drink station added at front counter **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: No plans have been completed **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – 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. Operator has no proof of employee training. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: 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. Operator has no proof of employee training. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: No employee training **Admin Complaint**
Basic 7
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on cooks line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen is rusted. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the bottom and top that opens to the outside. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
16-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Upright near three-compartment sink in cooks line cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:32 PM.
Violation category totals
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.