TACOS MI CASITA #2
246 S HWY 17 E, East Palatka FL 32131 · 386-972-2467
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flies during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
May 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No sanitizer test kit of any kind available.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No heimlich poster posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage at hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on chest reach in freezer door gasket.
Dec 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flying insects inside food truck. Person in charge attempted to remove flys from food truck.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef and onions thawing on counter (52F - Cold Holding) for less than two hours per person in charge. Person in charge placed inside reach in cooler.
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flip-top cooler cutting board stained with food debris.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no sanitizer for use at triple sink. Person in charge had employee purchase bleach from store.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed previously prepared and frozen beef and onions, chicken not date marked when made. Discussed with operator about freezing and date marking.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed service window and back door left open while flying insects present inside food truck. Person in charge closed screen to service window and closed back door during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing on counter and beef n onions thawing on counter. Discussed options with person in charge.
Jun 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flies during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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