Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MASTER TAQUERIA Y PALETERIA MEXICANA

256 W ARDICE AVE · EUSTIS · Lake County · FL 32726

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 19, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3497706
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8874715
DBPR license4508187

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. – tortillas stored in retail bags on front line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#13High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. – spray bottle of cleaner hanging on oven handle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – white cutting board on make line – green cutting board

#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. – chlorine test strips **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. – 1 new hire **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. – spray bottle of cleaner hanging on oven handle without label. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Throughout entire kitchen areas

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. – under all equipment in front kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of cooking equipment on cooks line. -hood filters **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. – reach in cooler under make line.

#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. – walls throughout the entire kitchen areas. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
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
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 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.