TAQUERIA MARY
107 US HWY 17-92 N, Haines City FL 33853 · 863.421.6644
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Inside reach in cooler for raw chicken, operator removed paper towel
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, pork, and beef
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under fryers and shelving
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, operator removed scoops.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Screen removed to that blocks protection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in handwashing sink, operator removed bowl
Food being prepared outside. Employee prepping green sauces outside at customer sitting area. Employee moved all items to the truck and finished in the truck
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 sanitizer for ware washing during inspection. Sanitizer bucket set up 50 ppm.
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. Isahel Jaimes-1/15/19
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Screen removed where fan is.
Stored food not covered. In reach cooler
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside the reach-in cooler. Operator removed container.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed scoop from ice.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside service window.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Rigoberto Aguirre
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside service window.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw ground ground meat store in reach in cooler over unwashed carrots. Operator removed raw meat from over unwashed produce.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken breast stored over cooked beef in reach in refrigerator. Operator removed raw chicken from over beef.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Gap between display window and fan.
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.