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TACOS EL CARNAL 2

1267 S HIGHLAND AVE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33756

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1294993
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8713705
DBPR license6252670

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate2 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 1

#3High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to food near triple sink . Manager relocated chemical **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#4Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Backpacks stored inside hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager hand wash sink is for washing hands only and must be available at all times . Items removed from hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Intermediate53B-01-5

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.

#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.

Basic 2

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food ( bottles of water) stored on floor.Manager relocated bottles of water **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Reviewed with manager . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.