TAQUERIA GUANAGUATO
302 NE 1 ST, Ruskin FL 33570 · 813.690.2573
Last inspected Aug 19, 2025 · 3 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
AUG 24
AUG 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022031227 | May 4, 2022 | Jul 22, 2022 | $120 |
| 3--2016026300 | Apr 29, 2016 | Sep 16, 2016 | $240 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee walk in truck and put in gloves to begin cooking without washing hands.
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment has bleach that's not for food contact surfaces. Operator went to get bleach at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 51 F in reach in cooler, manager placed in reach in freezer.
Food being prepared outside. Observed sauce being portioned outside, manager brought food in.
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Food stored on floor. Oil on floor.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens 54 F. Operator placed in reach in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm chlorine, operator remade tested 100 ppm chlorine.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed operator wash and rinse container without sanitizing it. Discussed with operator wash rinse and sanitize step.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Croutons in handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor, operator removed oil.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over cheese in reach in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.