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FUZZY'S TACO SHOP

5621 E. FOWLER AVENUE · TEMPLE TERRACE · Hillsborough County · FL 33617

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3436520
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8851615
DBPR license3912605

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly on prep table 3 live flies on a clean spatula 2 live flies on the the drying wire rack 4 live flies on cart with dirty dishes 1 live fly on canned goods 13 live flies on boxes with single serve items such as cups, lids 1 live on hot sauce gallon. 8 live flies in dry storage area landing on various chemicals, hot holding equipment and soda bib lines. 2 live flies on spice wire rack. 1 live fly on clean bowl 1 fly flying around ice machine 1 live fly on the wall above expo area 1 live fly fly in around fountain drink area 2 live flies on doors below fountain drink area. 2 live flies flying around bar area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: 1 live fly on a box of single use cups. 1 live fly flying around drying wire rack. 1 live fly around expo area. 2 live flies on wall next to fountain drink machine. 1 live fly flying around trash can next to fountain drink machine. 1live fly on clean dish pan. 5 live flies on left door to cabinets under the fountain drink machine. 1 live fly on right door to cabinets under the fountain drink machine. 2 live flies on garage door in dining area. 1 live fly in soda gun dispenser. **Time Extended** **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed the inside of the tortilla chip holder with build up grease. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed: 13 dead flies on floor in dry storage 1 dead fly on spice wire rack in prep area 1 dead fly in single serve bottle storage. 1 dead roach on the floor next to handwashing sink. Priority: Basic **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: 19 dead flies on the floor in the dry storage area. 1 dead fly on spice wire rack. 1 dead fly on back prep table. 1 dead roach under storage rack. 1 dead fly on prep table cook line. 1 dead fly under storage rack by back exit door. 3 dead flies on the counter next to tea dispenser. 10 dead flies along the windowsill. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed employees stacking wet dishes on top of each other after washing them in back prep table. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed broken door sweep under exit door in back next to ice machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic05-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in cooler on front line Ambient temperature is at 59 degrees **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area around gasket of the cooler on the cook line with mold like substance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at the bottom of cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic36-02-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed and uneven floors throughout the facility. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and 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
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.