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PAISANITA MEXICAN FOOD

1986 N PINELLAS AVE, Tarpon Springs FL 34689

Last inspected Mar 22, 2024 · 2 visits since March 2024

□ 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
Licence6151037
Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding) sitting out on cook line, operator states she just pulled it out of reach in cooler 10 minutes ago, operator put food back in reach in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2024021574Mar 19, 2024Oct 8, 2024$400

Inspection history

2 visits, newest first

Mar 22, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.
High priority/16-20-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding) sitting out on cook line, operator states she just pulled it out of reach in cooler 10 minutes ago, operator put food back in reach in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. 3 compartment sink that is installed on mobile has a gap under each sections of the sinks which does not hold water individually in each section. When filling sinks the water runs under each section and goes into other parts of the sink, wash water, rinse water and sanitizer water all mixes together when sinks are being filled.
Intermediate/16-22-4/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/. Plan packet states the wastewater tank is under sink, waste water tank is under mobile. Plan packet states walls, ceiling and cove base is SS, it is all vinyl
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Put hat on
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Back service window has screen that is not completely closed
Basic/35B-14-4/Warning

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.