TACO DE ORO 6
31070 CORTEZ BLVD, Brooksville FL 34602 · 813-235-3043
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beans made yesterday at approximately 7 pm, - beans (47/50 F - Cold Holding)in glass door cooler at front counter.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats in drawer cooler on cookline.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine. Operator placed in container.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in bulk sugar. Operator placed correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cover of bulk sugar container soiled. Flip top cooler door gaskets soiled.
Aug 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler underneath flattop at 48f.
Aug 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 60lbs of beef and 40lbs of pork overnight per operator in pull out drawer of cooler underneath flattop. All 55f.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60lbs of beef and 40lbs of pork overnight per operator in pull out drawer of cooler underneath flattop. All 55f.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler underneath flattop at 48f.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled bulk containers of rice and beans in the kitchen.
May 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee removed gloves after touching raw chicken but failed to washed hands before putting on a new pair and immediately reached for a to go plate to store cooked food. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched from working with raw chicken to working with limes without first removing gloves or washed hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored over not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of raw chicken stored over and next to containers of cooked pork in 4 drawers reach in under flat top/ Grill in cook line. Employee inverted.
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.. Operator has the books but trainings are not completed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing dangling jewelry.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hairnet during inspection.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator put gloves on without washing, operator took gloves off and washed hands
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In drawer under grill- raw chicken and beef over cooked pork, chicken and beef moved to bottom
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beans made yesterday at approximately 7 pm, - beans (47/50 F - Cold Holding)in glass door cooler at front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans made yesterday at approximately 7 pm, - beans (47/50 F - Cold Holding)in glass door cooler at front counter. Discussed proper cooling with manager on duty, emailed cooling poster (5030-061)
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door in kitchen does not self close
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle on prep table, moved to bottom shelf
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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