MARILU TIENDA LATINA TAQUERIA
19170 NW US HWY 441, High Springs FL 32643 · 954-913-9399
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (94F - Hot Holding) item on stove top. Operator turned on stove top to heat item back up.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wires hanging in middle of truck soiled.
Nov 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 29, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Self sufficient food truck storing food inside unapproved building.
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on the floor by reach in cooler in truck.
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flip top portion of reach in cooler soiled.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Metal flooring in some spots are starting to peel up.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sign in folder not hanging on wall.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior reach in freezer.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under front counter, employee placed on chair.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee placed raw beef on flat top changed gloves and continued touching other clean items without washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior oven.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice made 2 days ago no date mark, operator dated.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum while cooking steak, inspector talked to employee then when she is cooking or prepping to not chew gum.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on cooks line reach in cooler next to flat top has been warped by the heat of flat top.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator has sign in folder but has not posted sign.
Jul 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. lettuce (71F - Cold Holding); pico (72F - Cold Holding); cheese (73F - Cold Holding); rice (99F - Cold Holding); beef (83F - Cold Holding); chicken (85F - Cold Holding); pork (73F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (71F - Cold Holding); sour cream (72F - Cold Holding); cooked red sauce (71F - Cold Holding) items in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lettuce (71F - Cold Holding); pico (72F - Cold Holding); cheese (73F - Cold Holding); rice (99F - Cold Holding); beef (83F - Cold Holding); chicken (85F - Cold Holding); pork (73F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (71F - Cold Holding); sour cream (72F - Cold Holding); cooked red sauce (71F - Cold Holding) items in both coolers overnight, food truck not open during temperature checks, see stop sale.
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 employee, inspector provided copy.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pico made previous days, no date mark.
Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor, employee placed on shelf.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided a copy.
Jan 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (102F - Hot Holding) item on cook top for 1 hour, employee placed on flat top to reheat back up to 165F. Retemped at 114F.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Pipes under truck leaking onto ground when sink is turned on. Operator closed line off, pipe no longer leaking onto ground.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden basket holding sanitizer bucket off of floor.
Aug 22, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Silver cooler: cheese (63F - Cold Holding); pico (47F - Cold Holding) items in top part of flip top cooler, lid kept open during busy times truck is super hot. white cooler: pico (45F - Cold Holding) chicken (46F - Cold Holding) operator stated item had been in and out of cooler when orders or taken. Operator stated that employee is going to put ice on food items.
Aug 9, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Silver cooler: cheese (63F - Cold Holding); pico (47F - Cold Holding) items in top part of flip top cooler, lid kept open during busy times truck is super hot. white cooler: pico (45F - Cold Holding) chicken (46F - Cold Holding) operator stated item had been in and out of cooler when orders or taken. Operator stated that employee is going to put ice on food items.
Aug 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee stepped out of truck to get another employee to translate, he placed gloves on hands no hand wash before.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Silver cooler: cheese (63F - Cold Holding); pico (47F - Cold Holding) items in top part of flip top cooler, lid kept open during busy times truck is super hot. white cooler: pico (45F - Cold Holding) chicken (46F - Cold Holding) operator stated item had been in and out of cooler when orders or taken. Operator stated that employee is going to put ice on food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (94F - Hot Holding) item on stove top. Operator turned on stove top to heat item back up.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened energy drink on cutting board at Three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler metal rack with rust that has pitted the surface. Cutting board on reach in cooler with the side that is melted/burnt.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White wall attachment soiled behind small reach in cooler.
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