TAQUERIA EL MERCADITO CORP
516 NW 3RD ST, Webster FL 33597 · 863-409-3894
Last inspected — · 7 visits since December 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019037566 | May 6, 2019 | Oct 2, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 10, 2025Inspection 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
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. All tires are flat on unit.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Jun 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut onions stored in to-go style bags in reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink. Employee corrected.
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.
Required employee training expired for employee. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food manager training expired for Irma Robles Sanchez expired on 06/24/2024 through Food Safety Principles.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Tires are flat on truck. Discussed requirements with operator.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle containing oil next to grill not labeled. Operator labeled.
Dec 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Diced onions in Togo bags
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. Emailed form 5030-104 to operator
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Lettuce and tomatoes time marked, no paperwork, operator states it is at his home
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Irma Sanchez expired 6/2024
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottles with oil in the. Not labeled
Mar 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottle with yellow/clear liquid unlabeled.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Single service items stored in rear yellow shed. Single service Items removed from original packaging
Mar 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked beef (75F - Cooling); cooked chicken (76F - Cooling)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs above Ready to eat food in Reach-in-Cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked beef (75F - Cooling); cooked chicken (76F - Cooling). Items were not cooled from 135F to 70F in two hours or less
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut ham (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) operator moved items to cooler with ice
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (113F - Hot Holding); Poultry (83F - Hot Holding); Beef (85F - Hot Holding); Pork (107F - Hot Holding); Pork (73F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated items
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottle with yellow/clear liquid unlabeled.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Single service items stored in rear yellow shed. Single service Items removed from original packaging
Feb 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator keeping sour cream, cheese, cut lettuce and tomatoes on time. No paperwork available
-Floors soiled/has accumulation of debris. -wall near cooking equipment soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cooking equipment sides soiled
Reach-in cooler in storage area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened).single service items stored in rear of MFDV outside under awning
Dec 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream, cheese,diced tomatoes, cut lettuce at 59F on counter. Operator states items were placed there at 12:00pm. Time marking incorrect, states items were placed at 11:00am
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Time marking 7am-11am. Operator states items were replaced at 12pm, forgot to put new time mark. Operator put correct time mark.
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 operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104
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 sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased correct sanitizer
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator keeping sour cream, cheese, cut lettuce and tomatoes on time. No paperwork available
Floors soiled/has accumulation of debris. -wall near cooking equipment soiled
Access door on side of MFDV heavily damaged.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on service counter
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in service window area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cooking equipment sides soiled
Reach-in cooler in storage area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened).single service items stored in rear of MFDV outside under awning
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.