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EL JEFE TEQUILAS TACO CANTINA

3227 MARGARITAVILLE BLVD · KISSIMMEE · Osceola County · FL 34747

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 29, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3426272
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8679001
DBPR license5911726

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over jackfruit and mole in reach-in cooler on cookline. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa In reach-in cooler, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken, steak and veg 108F-116F held over grill top on rack. Advised operator that items would either need to be in hot holding unit, cooled and placed in cold holding unit, or kept under TPHC. Provided operator with TPHC plan. Operator reheated items To 164F-172F and placed a time marking label. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 6

#12Intermediate11-27-4

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. Provided Spanish and English copy to operator and discussed requirements. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved for additional food storage area. 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/. Establishments has installed an electronic lift to a 2nd story area storing liquor, beverages, single-service items, cooking quip,entertainment, etc. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#15Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Back prep area handwash sink.

#16Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared sauces in reach-in cooler in cooler overnight per operator. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate27-16-5

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink on cookline. Operator turned on hot water supply. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Debit card and headphones case on cookline maketable cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Server handwash sink and prep table next to soda fountain is broken and leaning towards the wall, making it difficult to wash hands and unusable as a prep area.

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior on cookline.

#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of broiler soiled with grease and food debris.

#8Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelf on cookline.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:17 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
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 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.