Inspection Report

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TACO MIENDO ST PETE

4747 66 ST N · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33709

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 30, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3434163
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8723189
DBPR license6217841

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#13High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer not all items are commercially packaged.

#14High Priority41-15-5

High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth solution over 200 ppm chlorine. Manager corrected to 100 ppm chlorine.

Intermediate 5

#15Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked pork cooling with Saran Wrap over item.

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Water turned off at hand wash sink by walk in cooler. Manager turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by walk in cooler and hand wash sink just inside kitchen door. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#19Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink by walk in cooler and hand wash sink just inside kitchen door. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

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

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank across from walk in cooler not properly secured. CO2 tank by ice machine not properly secured. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine has been removed and a new one has been ordered. Sanitization is occurring in three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer.

#4Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in drink cooler behind front counter and not properly segregated.

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven across from four burner stove has food debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#8Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware pieces on cook line stored with food contact surfaces upright. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#10Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table.

#12Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 11:53 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.