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TAQUERIA LOS MEXICANOS INC

2425 SE BONITA ST · STUART · Martin County · FL 34997

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3441701
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8730727
DBPR license5300939

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#4High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. walk in cooler: blended tomato salsa (86F – Cooling at 3:00 since 1:00. Observed in deep covered container. At current rate of cooling, product did not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator placed in shallow containers and placed in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw fish not in commercial packaging over cooked crab white chest freezer. Raw pork not in commercial packaging over soup , Raw beef over cooked chicken, both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked tongue 7/17 Cooked steak 7/19 Cooked tripe 7/25

Stop Sale
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top cooler- blended tomato salsa (49F – Cold Holding) per operator not prepared or portioned today. Per operator held in cooler over night. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top cooler- blended tomato salsa (49F – Cold Holding) per operator not prepared or portioned today. Per operator held in cooler over night. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At Hose connection on back dock. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Tall stainless reach in: at 2:45 since 12:00 chicken (44F – Cooling,) – 44F at 3:30 At current rate of cooling, product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed in walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#12Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Incorrect thermometer- range 100-550. Educated operator on appropriate thermometer needed.

#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle with bleach not labeled. Operator labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches by dry storage near back door. Operator removed from establishment. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed 2 knives stored in between flip top cooler covers in kitchen. Stored space for knives soiled with food debris. Operator removed and cleaned knives. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect catch paper hanging over clean dish portion of triple sink. Operator removed catch paper. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 2:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.