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786 DOWNTOWN INC TACOBUS

505 N FRANKLIN ST, Tampa FL 33602

Last inspected Oct 22, 2024 · 3 visits since August 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence3909022
Grade history
AUG 23
FEB 24
OCT 24
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $720

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2021026126Apr 5, 2021Nov 23, 2021$520
3--2021000272Jul 2, 2020May 26, 2021$200

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Oct 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, soda dispencer
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in hand sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Show the remaining 5 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Basic/14-22-4/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In prep area
Basic/51-11-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment and back dry storage area soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Needs to be moved to end of splitter with fill hose.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food container in front hand wash sink, operator removed, hand wash sink blocked by cart, in back area. Cart moved
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No soap provided at both handwash sinks. Operator replaced
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Aug 9, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -liquid measuring pitcher in sink on hot line -rolling table in front of sink in prep area Both obstructions removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.In employee restroom, operator replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. In restroom Operator sent employee to store across street to purchase soap replaced.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In seating area.
Basic/36-03-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board in poor condition
Basic/14-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled. Floors under equipment
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop for pico, handle in food items
Basic/10-06-5
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler
Basic/14-33-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front reach in cooler
Basic/29-49-6

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.