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TACOS EL MONKIE

3089 US 27 S, Fruitland Park FL 34731 · 352.973.9348

Last inspected Mar 22, 2024 · 4 visits since July 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD4550518
Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guac 71f, Salsa 63f. Pork 54f, Beef 51f, Shrimp 56f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2024026950Mar 21, 2024Jun 6, 2024$200

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Mar 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. -Upon arrival, spoke with operator on phone. She states the water just had broken and they were closing voluntarily. Evidence of sanitizer bucket set up. No hot or cold running water in handsink or three compartment sink.
High priority/27-12-4/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guac 71f, Salsa 63f. Pork 54f, Beef 51f, Shrimp 56f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Bag of shrimp.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Manager removed hose, states he was cleaning out sink.
Intermediate/28-09-5/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5
Jul 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 6, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 18, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 19, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 6, 2023 · Time Extended

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.