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TAQUERIA LOS ARCOS

105 JONES ST · BOWLING GREEN · Hardee County · FL 33834

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 26, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1288762
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8707474
DBPR license3550037

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#2High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of medicine and vitamins next to the microwave. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed carnitas in a black carry out nonfood bag in reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 2/25/25. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed a copy for the operator and was sighted before end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 1

#1Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils on the counter upright and not down with handle up. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.