DRUNKEN TACO
2832 BEACH BLVD S · GULFPORT · Pinellas County · FL 33707
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of jalapeños, 6 pounds, dented. **Warning**
50-08-7High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ High priority deficiencies must be corrected before temporary license can be issued. **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in rear of kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in rear bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 11 packages of mahi not removed from reduced oxygen packaging prior to thawing. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line: cut leafy greens (50F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (50F – Cold Holding) manager moved items into reach in freezer. **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose bib lacks vacuum breaker. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked beef cooling at room temperature. Temperature taken at 3:25 pm and temperature is 109F. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris. **Warning**
35A-22-5Intermediate – Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. 2 non service dogs in rear bar area. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer in rear bar area. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-53-4Intermediate – Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Dish machine in rear bar only reaches 84 F. **Warning**
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machines have mold like substances. **Warning**
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 11 packages of mahi not removed from reduced oxygen packaging prior to thawing. **Warning**
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Drain covers in kitchen not secured. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nesting on pans in drying rack. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor by office area. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven has food debris buildup. **Warning**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing from light in kitchen. **Warning**
24-01-4Basic – Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Ice buckets of ice machines not inverted for protection. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:31 PM.
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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.