TAQUERIA NIETO
6309 15TH STREET EAST, Sarasota FL 34243
Last inspected Jun 6, 2024 · 5 visits since January 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JAN 24
APR 24
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 2 flying insects in mobile food truck kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024027689 | Apr 4, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jun 6, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Apr 5, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Apr 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changed gloves after pushing down garbage with gloves on and failed to wash hands before putting on clean gloves. Employee touched food contact surface on a single service food container to put food in. Stopped employee and educated employee on glove use and Handwashing procedures and printed a copy of the handout in Spanish for employee. Employee discarded SS container,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler raw Shell Eggs over Cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and printed a copy of the handout to Person in charge in Spanish. Person in charge removed raw Shell Eggs.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in hot water food warmer Cooked Beef (110F - Reheating); Cooked Pork (103F - Hot Holding); Chicken (123F - Reheating); Salsa Verdi (112F - Reheating) Person in charge stated they were all placed in the food warming unit at 11:00am. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours and printed a copy in Spanish. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. Observed in Reach in cooler Cut Tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); Potato fries (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (70F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (59F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (62F - Cold Holding) Ambient Temperature was 72°F Person in charge stated all were placed in Reach in cooler on 4/3/24. Educated Person in charge onTime/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated that the refrigerator was not running. Person in charge plugged in cooler at 12:45 pm. Refrigerator was checked at 1:25pm and Ambient Temperature was 47°F. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler Cut Tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); Potato fries (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (70F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (59F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (62F - Cold Holding) Ambient Temperature was 72°F Person in charge stated all were placed in Reach in cooler on 4/3/24. Educated Person in charge onTime/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated that the refrigerator was not running. Person in charge plugged in cooler at 12:45 pm. Refrigerator was checked at 1:25pm and Ambient Temperature was 47°F. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed in hot water food warmer Cooked Beef (110F - Reheating); Cooked Pork (103F - Hot Holding); Chicken (123F - Reheating); Salsa Verdi (112F - Reheating) Person in charge stated they were all placed in the food warming unit at 11:00am. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours and printed a copy in Spanish. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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 in Spanish to Person in charge. Employee read and sign handout.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Person in charge filled soap dispenser.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jan 30, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
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.
Jan 29, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with ready to eat cut Tomatoes,no running potable water.
Establishment operating with no potable running water.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 2 flying insects in mobile food truck kitchen.
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 of the handout in Spanish.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times filled with produce. Person in charge removed produce.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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 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. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy of the handout in Spanish and English.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters with grease over Grill.
Single-service articles not stored inverted over 3 compartment sink. Person in charge inverted.
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