786 Downtown Inc Tacobus
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2024
47
Score
786 Downtown Inc Tacobus has been inspected six times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 22, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 12 violations each.
Across the inspection history, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, soda dispencer **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in hand sink
31A-09-4
Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. **Repeat Violation**
14-22-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In prep area
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment and back dry storage area soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment
23-03-4
47
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Needs to be moved to end of splitter with fill hose.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food container in front hand wash sink, operator removed, hand wash sink blocked by cart, in back area. Cart moved
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at both handwash sinks. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
47
Aug 9, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -liquid measuring pitcher in sink on hot line -rolling table in front of sink in prep area Both obstructions removed.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.In employee restroom, operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In restroom Operator sent employee to store across street to purchase soap replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In seating area.
36-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board in poor condition
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled. Floors under equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop for pico, handle in food items
10-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front reach in cooler
29-49-6
27
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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 via email. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
52
Nov 30, 2022
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink in public bathroom. Manager placed hand soap in bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains and is no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test strips or chlorine test strips at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink on cooks line. Manager placed paper towels at hand washing sink on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in mop bucket by mop sink preventing proper air drying.
42-01-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used inside salt,sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles overtop of mop sink has damaged. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
47
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cooked beef 47 F, cooked rice 48 F, raw beef 47 F, raw chicken 46 F, pled shredded pork 45 F, chipotle chicken 48 F, cooked pork 46 F, chicken verde 46 F. Employee stated the cooler was in temperature his morning.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken cooled overnight. Temped at 51 F.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling in deep pan with Saran Wrap and a lid placed over the product.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in sink. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Kitchen handwash sink. Machine not working.
31B-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used to scoop parmesan in the front **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above mop sink and throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken handle on reach in cooler. Melted containers. Ice buildup in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside walk in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above stove. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 786 Downtown Inc Tacobus last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 786 Downtown Inc Tacobus on file is from Oct 22, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 786 Downtown Inc Tacobus?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 786 Downtown Inc Tacobus.
How does 786 Downtown Inc Tacobus compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
786 Downtown Inc Tacobus most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has 786 Downtown Inc Tacobus' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 786 Downtown Inc Tacobus have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at 786 Downtown Inc Tacobus means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is 786 Downtown Inc Tacobus inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 786 Downtown Inc Tacobus is inspected around three times per year on average.
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