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EL CHARRO TAPATIO

3264 SYDNEY DOVER RD, Dover FL 33527

Last inspected Mar 13, 2024 · 4 visits since October 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
Licence3952619
Grade history
OCT 23
MAR 24
Worst finding on record
Observed grey waste water leaking from food truck onto ground in the back of the truck. Manager fully closed the valve.
High priority/28-14-5/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $480

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2024011890Dec 27, 2023Mar 27, 2024$480

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Mar 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by three compartment sink blocked by container. Manager removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By back door
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added steam well, hand sink to back of food truck. Operator also removed back trailer door and installed wall with another door that is blocked. Operator also has large AC system.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Operator removed back trailer door and attached to wooden structure next to storage container and large AC ventilation system
Basic/51-36-1/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Dec 27, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. State food safety certification for Jose Valencia expired 8-10-2023. No other cfm on site
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 27, 2023 · Expired for Jose Peña Madrigal 12/22/23 Jose Valencia expired 8-10-2023 Admin Complaint
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added steam well, hand sink to back of food truck.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 27, 2023 · Provided information for submitting plans and Provided customer care number. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added steam well, hand sink to back of food truck. Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2023 · Admin Complaint
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. All safe staff cards expired
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 27, 2023 · - 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. All safe staff cards expired Admin Complaint
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Operator has hard connection to propane tanks. Operator removed back trailer door and attached to wooden structure next to storage container
Basic/51-06-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 27, 2023 · Observed quick disconnect for propane. A wall has been installed to replace broken door. Informed operator to submit plans and Provided customer care number. Admin Complaint
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed detached trailer door and
Basic/51-36-1/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 27, 2023 · A wall has been in place of door, operator informed to submit plans for any renovations. Admin Complaint
Oct 30, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Mobile food dispensing vehicle using a commissary that does not have sewer approval. Observed white pvc piping going into ground and operator unsure of where it is going. Operator states tanks get pumped by service company, but does not have proof
High priority/28-20-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2023 · Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. State food safety certification for Jose Valencia expired 8-10-2023. No other cfm on site
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2023 · Time Extended
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added steam well, hand sink to back of food truck.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2023 · Time Extended
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. All safe staff cards expired
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2023 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2023 · Time Extended
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Operator has hard connection to propane tanks. Operator removed back trailer door and attached to wooden structure next to storage container
Basic/51-06-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2023 · Time Extended
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed detached trailer door and
Basic/51-36-1/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Mobile food dispensing vehicle using a commissary that does not have sewer approval. Observed white pvc piping going into ground and operator unsure of where it is going. Operator states tanks get pumped by service company, but does not have proof
High priority/28-20-4/Warning
Observed grey waste water leaking from food truck onto ground in the back of the truck. Manager fully closed the valve.
High priority/28-14-5/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. State food safety certification for Jose Valencia expired 8-10-2023. No other cfm on site
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added steam well, hand sink to back of food truck.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
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. All safe staff cards expired
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Food stored outside. Observed reach in cooler with cut lettuce, and radishes. Observed reach in freezer with packaged popsicles stored in front of service window. Manager moved product into trailer.
Basic/08B-42-4/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Operator has hard connection to propane tanks. Operator removed back trailer door and attached to wooden structure next to storage container
Basic/51-06-4/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed detached trailer door and
Basic/51-36-1/Warning

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