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RENE TACO

6802 HILLSBOROUGH AVE, UNIT 14, Tampa FL 33634

Last inspected Sep 9, 2024 · 3 visits since September 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
Licence3953736
Grade history
SEP 23
SEP 24
Worst finding on record
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed a hose connected from the waste water tank of the mfdv, directly into the storm drain on the side of the public street. Accumulation of old food debris on storm drain entryway. Black water stains on ground with heavy odor under waste water tank location.
Intermediate/28-09-5/Admin Complaint
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 8005 BENJAMIN RD, Tampa — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 20, 2023 · Time Extended
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Sep 20, 2023 · Time Extended
Sep 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

Recorded at 8005 BENJAMIN RD, Tampa — this licence has since moved.

2 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak, raw shell eggs and raw pork stored over chili peppers and burger buns in large reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich prep cooler - Cold holding: cut tomato 46 F, raw pork 47 F, raw chicken 45 F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by fryer basket and small storage shelf with food containers. Operator removed items from handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed a hose connected from the waste water tank of the mfdv, directly into the storm drain on the side of the public street. Accumulation of old food debris on storm drain entryway. Black water stains on ground with heavy odor under waste water tank location.
Intermediate/28-09-5/Admin Complaint
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1/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.