TACOS EL CARNAL 2
1277 S MISSOURI AVE, Clearwater FL 33756 · 727-642-2850
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 35 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan of water stored in handwash sink. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled on cook line. Discussed with operator.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 49 F, cut tomatoes 48 F, cooked chicken 50 F, pork 51 F in cooler by cook line area under 2 hours. Reviewed with manager. Manager placed food on ice
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touching sope after frying to place on plates. Reviewed no barehand contact with ready to eat food. Manager used tissue paper as a barrier to sope.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 49 F, cut tomatoes 48 F, cooked chicken 50 F, pork 51 F in cooler by cook line area under 2 hours. Reviewed with manager. Manager placed food on ice
Cloth used as a food-contact surface at cook line to reheat beef. Reviewed with manager cloth cannot be used in direct contact with food
Food ( boxes ) of produce ) stored on floor.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 1267 S HIGHLAND AVE, Clearwater — this licence has since moved.
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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 returned to food truck from outside table and engaged in food prep without washing her hands. Reviewed with manager. Employee then washed hands
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cooking tortillas on grill touching tortillas with barehands. Reviewed with manager. Manager placed tortillas back on grill. Food grade tissue used to remove tortillas from grill.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Employee put clean cut onions in cardboard box. Reviewed with manager. Manager instructed employee to wash onions and place in food grade containers
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface ( tortillas ) Reviewed with manager. Manager used food grade paper
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 1267 S HIGHLAND AVE, Clearwater — this licence has since moved.
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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 returned to food truck from outside table and engaged in food prep without washing her hands. Reviewed with manager. Employee then washed hands
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cooking tortillas on grill touching tortillas with barehands. Reviewed with manager. Manager placed tortillas back on grill. Food grade tissue used to remove tortillas from grill.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Employee put clean cut onions in cardboard box. Reviewed with manager. Manager instructed employee to wash onions and place in food grade containers
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager does not have her paperwork file
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. Manager does not have her paperwork file
Cloth used as a food-contact surface ( tortillas ) Reviewed with manager. Manager used food grade paper
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 1267 S HIGHLAND AVE, Clearwater — this licence has since moved.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 1267 S HIGHLAND AVE, Clearwater — this licence has since moved.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to food near triple sink. Manager relocated chemical
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Backpacks stored inside hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager hand wash sink is for washing hands only and must be available at all times. Items removed from hand wash sink
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.
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.
Food ( bottles of water) stored on floor.Manager relocated bottles of water
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Reviewed with manager.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1267 S HIGHLAND AVE, Clearwater — this licence has since moved.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food ( tortillas ). Manager rewrapped food
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. Reviewed with manager.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Reviewed with manager.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Reviewed with manager. Manager moved knives to triple sink for cleaning
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 1267 S HIGHLAND AVE, Clearwater — this licence has since moved.
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