TAQUERIA LOS ARCOS
105 JONES ST, Bowling Green FL 33834 · 863.409.0227
Last inspected Nov 7, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023
4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pot of refried beans inside steam table pan. beans (109F - Hot Holding) operator reheated on stove to 165F and will then hot hold at 135F or hotter.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a box of laxative in the reach in freezer on top of shrimp, owner moved.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several food items in the reach in cooler, which owner stated made yesterday morning but is not date marked.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of medicine and vitamins next to the microwave. Operator moved.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed carnitas in a black carry out nonfood bag in reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 2/25/25.
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 the operator and was sighted before end of inspection.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils on the counter upright and not down with handle up.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pot of refried beans inside steam table pan. beans (109F - Hot Holding) operator reheated on stove to 165F and will then hot hold at 135F or hotter.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on steam table chicharrones in sauce (126F - Hot Holding). Operator placed on stove to quickly heat to 165 then will hot hold at 135F or hotter.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb to hose outside beside mop sink..
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided via email.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed drain pipe from mop sink leaking.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelving and area of wall with unsealed wood.
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.