Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TAQUITOS MEXICAN

9617 BAY PINES BLVD · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33708

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3437417
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8726443
DBPR license6216306

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High 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**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High 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**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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**

Repeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled on cook line

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#4Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line

#5Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled

#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – 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
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.