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TACOS 352

8181 NW 39 AVE STE 30 · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32606

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3464386
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8775383
DBPR license1103575

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Item stored in kitchen reach-in cooler along the wall: beans (51F – Cooling). Manager stated the beans were cooked and placed in cooler the previous day.

#9High Priority01B-36-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Item stored in kitchen reach-in cooler along the wall: beans (51F – Cooling). Manager stated the beans were cooked and placed in cooler the previous day.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cleaning can opener holder then proceeded to put on gloves and begin preparing beef without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in cook line drawers. Manager removed cooked chicken from grill drawers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#12Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of open milk in kitchen reach-in cooler. Employee stated milk opened the previous morning. Manager placed proper date on milk. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate03C-90-4

Intermediate – Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Pan of half cooked chicken stored in cook line drawers. Manager instructed employee to fully cook chicken. Manager stated going forward all items would be fully cooked and cooled. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener for kitchen prep table. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in front of passenger through window. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped pan of chicken juice in kitchen hand washing sink. Manager had employee clean and sanitize sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#16Intermediate53B-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. One employee training completed, 5 employees for establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 7

#1Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee energy drinks stored in kitchen reach-in cooler.

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Top of kitchen reach-in freezer rusty.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill greasy.

#4Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Label not removed from cut avocados in reach-in cooler in front of pass through window. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment stores salsa in liquid margarine containers.

#6Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen, 0 ppm. Manager added bleach to bucket, 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.