Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TACOS WAY

2310 SOUTH HWY 77 SUITE 130 · LYNN HAVEN · Bay County · FL 32444

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3479192
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8790189
DBPR license1305856

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 11, 2024 2:23 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 12, 2024 11:34 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage issue/roach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
12 High Priority5 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical29 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 12

#13High 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. Observed rice cooked at 9:30am 47F at 12:30pm in upright reach-in cooler on cook line. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#14High 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. Observed beans cooked at 9:30am 82F at 12:30pm in upright reach-in cooler on cook line. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#15High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm chlorine dish machine. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority01B-32-4

High Priority – Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. Observed stew stored inside of 5 gallon dish detergent bucket. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#17High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed five small flying insects in the following locations: three in kitchen/prep area and two in dish area. **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp stored over fresh peppers. Also observed raw shell eggs stored over oranges.

#19High Priority28-13-5

High Priority – Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen with broken pipe leaking sewage onto kitchen floor. **Warning**

Warning
#20High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed five live roaches in wood shelving underneath self service soda machine. **Warning**

Warning
#21High Priority08B-01-4

High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed salsa bar without any sneeze guards. **Warning**

Warning
#22High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shrimp 46F, diced tomatoes 48F, shredded lettuce 49F, shredded cheese 49F, shredded cheese 52F in make table. Observed beans 82F, Pico 49F, beef 45F, queso 47F ambient, steak 46F, raw shell eggs 47F, beef chuck roll 45F, broth 46F, stew 44F, chicken 44F, shredded cheese 54F ambient, stew 160F in walk-in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#23High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp 46F, shredded cheese 49F, shredded cheese 52F in make table. Observed Pico 49F, beef 45F, queso 47F ambient, steak 46F, raw shell eggs 47F, beef chuck roll 45F, broth 46F, stew 44F, chicken 44F, shredded cheese 54F ambient, stew 160F in walk-in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#24High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice 130F stored above steam well.

Intermediate 5

#25Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed beans and rice stacked on top of each other and covered inside of reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#26Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for dish machine.

#27Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Marcell was left in charge and has no food manager certificate.

#28Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on cooked refried beans and beef inside reach in cooler.

#29Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 73F at handwash sink in bar area. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

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

#2Basic24-28-4

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed paper towel dispenser mounted over microwave and single service items.

#3Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler in bar area frozen.

#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed four dead roaches in the following locations: one on top of ice machine, one underneath self service drink machine, one on floor by reach in coke cooler, one on floor by beer cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored inside of make table. Manager removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors soiled with food debris in bar, front counter, and cook line.

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on floor in bar area.

#8Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed bowl without handle stored in pico. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas stored in standing water. Manager took to dish area.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves with accumulation of food debris.

#11Basic25-21-4

Basic – Single-service articles stored under leaking water lines. Observed single service cups stored next to leaking soda waste line.

#12Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed red grease stored not covered inside of walk in cooler. Observed stew not covered and stored inside of 5 gallon dish detergent container.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:59 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
5 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 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 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.