Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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DEL TACO

2410 APALACHEE PKWY · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 9, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3488612
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8844207
DBPR license4702572

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority12A-17-4

High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed 2 employees wash hands for approximately 5-7 seconds.

#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed polish cleaner stored on hand wash sink near warmers.

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in any dispensers. Manager replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

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Basic 7

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of clear containers and inserts, ware wash area.

#3Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed ladle for ground beef touching food on hot hold line.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.

#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shredded chicken thawing in standing water near 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet stored in mop bucket, mop sink area.

#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice in working container not labeled near hot hold line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.