TAQUITOS MEXICAN
9617 BAY PINES BLVD · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33708
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood over glass bottles of soda in walk in cooler, seafood relocated **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw fish (46F – Cold Holding) cooler on cook line, staff closed lid **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
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. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled on cook line
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage area **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal pans on storage racks
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:48 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.