TACOS Y PUPUSAS LA LIBERTAD LLC
402 W PLEASANT AVE, Avon Park FL 33825 · 863-235-1256
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 3 visits since May 2024
3 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a pan of raw chicken over flour tortillas in the reach in cooler, operator moved.
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. Printed a copy for owner to put up.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pan of chicken and a pan of refried beans in the reach in cooler not date marked and has been held more than 24 hours.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink had a bottle of cleaner in it, operators removed.
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. Printed a copy for operator and had her sign.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler second shelve is broken on the corner and top shelve on the door is cracked and broken.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler are dirty.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright in container on shelves, operator corrected placing face down.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Operator was advised on how to locate a potable, food grade hose for onboarding water.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (45F - Cold Holding); butter (44F - Cold Holding) in cold hold refrigerator upright white. Refrigerator had been turned down. Operator turned unit colder and thermometer started to drip. Operator will monitor and adjust to make sure foods are held at 41F or colder.
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