EL TACONAZO
1533 NW AVENUE L, Belle Glade FL 33430
Last inspected May 17, 2024 · 3 visits since November 2023
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.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach seen crawling down on the refrigerator; along the side of the freezer door. Operator removed; cleaned and sanitized the area.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022006590 | Jan 12, 2022 | Mar 11, 2022 | $400 |
| 2--2020050632 | Aug 28, 2020 | Dec 9, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator asked husband to purchase.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line on stove top: cheese sauce (113F - Hot Holding) As per cooked an hour ago. Operator placed on flat top grill and reheated to 165F.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test strips present; operator had Quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 5 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At standing refrigerator in freezer compartment: Raw pork over open bag of shredded cheese. Operator stored properly.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach seen crawling down on the refrigerator; along the side of the freezer door. Operator removed; cleaned and sanitized the area.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator used gloves to touch open bag of raw pork then touched clean tong to serve food and tortilla. Operator changed gloves and washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of standing refrigerator: nacho cheese sauce (70F - Cold Holding) As per operator, taken out of refrigerator 1 hour and 54 minutes ago. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed in freezer unit to quick chill. In cooling reach in unit: shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding) As per operator, taken out of refrigerator an hour ago. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed in freezer unit to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line on stove top: cheese sauce (113F - Hot Holding) As per cooked an hour ago. Operator placed on flat top grill and reheated to 165F.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in the rinse compartment of the triple sink. Advised operator that all hand washing should be done in the hand washing sink.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test strips present; operator had Quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. In the rinse compartment of the triple sink: Sanitizer bucket had a mixture of soap and chlorine as per operator. Advised operator of the correct way to prepare mixture.
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