Big Crazy Taco
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
26
Score
Public records show 16 inspections at Big Crazy Taco stretching back to 2022. Big Crazy Taco was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 18 violations each.
Across the inspection history, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
By comparison, the average Homestead facility scores 70, putting Big Crazy Taco on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
16
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
16
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed 2 food employees started cutting watermelons, and touching clean utensils. No handwash. Coach employee.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee put on gloves then proceeded to cut watermelons. No handwash. Coach employee.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic grocery bags used as storage in chest freezer. Coach employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice scoop stored inside of handwash sink near kitchen entrance.
31A-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in cooler doors and reach in freezer doors. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing near kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located across cook line in disrepair. As per cook for 2 days. No tcs products.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under cook line equipments and preparation areas throughout the kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles in disrepair in the kitchen and near office. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored inside of handwash sink near kitchen entrance. Coach employee. Employee removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple coolers. Coach employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed soiled exterior in the kitchen shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed at handwash sink located in the kitchen.
29-19-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers with no cover in reach in freezer and cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
26
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 14 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic grocery bags used as storage in chest freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation throughout establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: Observed dusty ceiling tiles. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: observed soiled handles. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in soda cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above hand sink before kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: Observed above hand sink before kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: Observed current license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler in disrepair in kitchen; used as dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: Observed cooler in disrepair in kitchen; used as dry storage. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed where office is located. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: Observed missing tiles. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: Observed no poster. **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: Observed no copy present. **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under cook line heavily soiled counter top. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: Observed soiled shelves. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: Observed rusted shelves at callback. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed soiled exterior **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers with no cover in reach in freezer and cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: Observed multiple containers with no cover in reach in freezer and cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
43
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic grocery bags used as storage in chest freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ Observed food manager certificate expired; 10-5-23. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle stored above prep table next to microwave. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler in disrepair in kitchen; used as dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed where office is located. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing wall tiles in dining area, near restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under cook line heavily soiled counter top. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed soiled exterior **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers with no cover in reach in freezer and cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in soda cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above hand sink before kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation throughout establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
32
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic grocery bags used as storage in chest freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid on shelf above vinegars. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table: peppers (89F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (93F - Hot Holding); broth beef (111F - Hot Holding); beef cooked (100F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Inspector had employees put food back to stove for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach stored above vinegars next to triple sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed first aid kit stored above prep table; multiple creams inside. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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/ Observed food manager certificate expired; 10-5-23. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bleach jug inside hand sink in dining hall. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license on site. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation throughout establishment. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in soda cooler. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above hand sink before kitchen entrance. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle stored above prep table next to microwave. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler in disrepair in kitchen; used as dry storage. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed where office is located. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing wall tiles in dining area, near restroom. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under cook line heavily soiled counter top. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple coolers. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed soiled exterior **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in cooler across cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers with no cover in reach in freezer and cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
15
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at three compartment
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the ice machine.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop. Employee removed it. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at ric across from stove. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath back exterior door that leads **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor tiles located in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between the preparation table and the steam table.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
47
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed at three compartment sink **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed Brenda Gaitan (5 months), Staling Aguirre ( 8 months) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed Brenda Gaitan (5 months), Staling Aguirre ( 8 months) **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumul food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout entire establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout entire establishment. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expiration date 10/31/24. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expiration date 10/31/24. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at all cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed at all cutting boards in kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee plastic cup stored on food take out table in dining area - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed employee water bottle stored on preparation table. **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at ric across from stove - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed gasket torn at ric across from stove **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 60 seats while only licensed for 49. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed 60 seats while only licensed for 49. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath back exterior door that leads to outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed gap beneath back exterior door that leads to outside **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor tiles located in dining area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed hole in floor tiles located in dining area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two holes in wall in dining area near service window. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed two holes in wall in dining area near service window **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed steam table soiled with three dead roaches inside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed steam table soiled with 5 dead roaches inside. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
32
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 8 major violations. 26 minor violations.
View 40 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 dead flies in kitchen near reach in cooler.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed insect killer stored on shelf in kitchen.
41-05-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall in kitchen. Observed 5 live roaches crawling on floor under steam table in kitchen.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomato (54F - Cold Holding); Sausage (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken (56F - Cold Holding); Rice (55F - Cold Holding); Beans (62F - Cold Holding); Green Sauce (47F - Cold Holding); Cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Beef (60F - Cold Holding). As per operator, they were prepared the previous day. Stop Sale was Issued.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomato (54F - Cold Holding); Sausage (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken (56F - Cold Holding); Rice (55F - Cold Holding); Beans (62F - Cold Holding); Green Sauce (47F - Cold Holding); Cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Beef (60F - Cold Holding). As per operator, they were prepared the previous day. Stop Sale was Issued.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at all handwashing sinks.
31B-02-4
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. Observed Brenda Gaitan (5 months), Staling Aguirre ( 8 months) **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at all handwashing sinks. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sugar container not labeled in kitchen.
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked sausage in reached in cooler not date marked
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by latter near kitchen entrance.
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee plastic cup stored on food take out table in dining area
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumul food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout entire establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed all food in reach in cooler out of temperature.
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expiration date 10/31/24. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at all cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on steam table in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on wall near stove in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach under steam table in kitchen.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on food take out table in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at ric across from stove
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 60 seats while only licensed for 49.
51-09-4
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed vape device located on food handling table in dining area.
12B-06-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath back exterior door that leads to outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout entire establishment.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor tiles located in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken plastic container stored on preparation table in kitchen.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda stored on floor near kitchen entrance.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two holes in wall in dining area near service window.
36-24-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed steam table soiled with three dead roaches inside. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed employee vaping device stored on food take out window.
54-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across from stove. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled. Also observed wall soiled with grease near stove.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wc on preparation table in kitchen
21-12-4
5
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee placed a hair restraint and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Employee was coached to wash hands properly. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the ice machine. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Form was provided to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
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. Form was provided to operator **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observe Staling Joshua Aguirre Nov 2023, Linny Torres 6 months ago, Fabiana over 2 month. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice not date marked. As per operator, food was cooked 24 hrs ago. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door does not close completely. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as spoon inside the maseca container. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired Ict 2923. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed reach in cooler cutting board not longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored on preparation table. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided a hair restraint. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair by the exit of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water reached 77°F after water was running for about 5 minutes. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled and hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed blood meat at the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler in front of the grill. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice and chicken not covered inside the reach in cooler by the grill. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp in standing water next to the 3 compartment sink. Operator removed the water and placed shrimp inside the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
16
Sep 12, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
15
Sep 11, 2023
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 10 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed more than 5 live flies, flying and landing on the cutting board and food preparation equipment in the kitchen area. Also observed 4 live flies flying in the dining area. Also I found 2 dead flies inside the desserts display cooler at the front area.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored inside supermarket bags inside the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above unwashed vegetables in the reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked beef inside the reach in freezer. Employee placed chicken at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed flan (59 F - Cold Holding); tres leches (59 F - Cold Holding) rice (46 F - Cold Holding). As per employee desserts were placed in the reach in cooler the night before and the rice was placed inside reach in cooler the night before.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed flan (59 F - Cold Holding); tres leches (59 F - Cold Holding) rice (46 F - Cold Holding). As per employee desserts were placed in the reach in cooler the night before and the rice was placed inside reach in cooler the night before.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator it was cooked yesterday morning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in the entire establishment. After water running for approximately 5 minutes it reached 80 F **Warning**
27-16-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled and not longer cleanable. Also observed can opener soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. As per operator they use bleach to sanitize dishes.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water in the entire establishment. After water running for approximately 5 minutes it reached 80 F **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the ice machine. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. And also at the hand wash sink by the ice machine. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was provided to operator. As per operator eggs can be served undercooked/ raw. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as scoop inside 3 plastic containers in the kitchen area with sugar, salt and beans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair by the entrance to the kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a broken plastic container with sugar In the kitchen area. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with cucumbers and a plastic container with oil stored on the floor at the kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer at the kitchen and also at the front line ( reach in cooler with sauces and desserts). **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed desserts at the front of the restaurant. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water in the entire establishment. After water running for approximately 5 minutes it reached 80 F **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed at the kitchen area. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with meat blood. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the 3 door reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food stored inside the reach in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet by the entrance of the kitchen. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the reach in cooler preparation table. **Warning**
21-12-4
6
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose was connected at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.observed meat inside reach in freezer stored in supermarket bags. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork 59° F ( cold holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee pork was cooked yesterday night.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork 59° F ( cold holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee pork was cooked yesterday night.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 5 buckets stored on top of the hand wash sink. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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 - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 plastic cups used as scoop inside the sugar container.
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked stored inside the reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 plastic containers with sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
33
Apr 10, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb located over three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb located over three compartment sink. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb located over three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: Observed can opener soiled. Observed reach in coolers interior soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Observed can opener soiled. Observed reach in coolers interior soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a dish inside of flour container. Operator moved the dish to the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: Observed a dish inside of flour container. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Observed plastic cups with no handle inside of flour container and Jamaica flowers container. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour not identified by common name at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: Observed container with flour not identified by common name at kitchen area. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Observed flour container not identified by common name. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
70
Oct 28, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed the establishment offers ceviche made wit raw fish, no parasite destruction letter provided. Operator discarded the raw fish. And they won't offer ceviche until they have the parasite destruction letter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked beef inside of nonfood grade bags at reach in freezer and tortillas inside of nonfood grade at reach in cooler located in front of grills. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh cheese (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the cheese to the bottom part for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork at reach in freezer. Operator started to moved the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb located over three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed the restaurant is open to the public operating without a license. **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the establishment offers ceviche with raw fish not identify that contain raw fish. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed a change of ownership with remodel but the application was only change of ownership. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at 50°F, located in front of grills. Operator called the technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind the grills. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour not identified by common name at kitchen area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a dish inside of flour container. Operator moved the dish to the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-01-5
25
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (56 F - Cooling); cooked beef (58 F - Cooling) at reach in cooler. As per manager cooling since the night before. Operator discarded the products.. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed the Restaurant EL GRAN TACO LOCO open to the public operating without license. The owner is: EL GRAN TACO INC 16451 Wildcat Dr. Fort Myers FL 33913 Mauricio Martinez 239-900-6940 **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shells eggs stored over cooked shrimp at reach in cooler in front of the grill. Operator moved the shells eggs to the bottom part. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (56 F - Cooling); cooked beef (58 F - Cooling) at reach in cooler. As per manager cooling since the night before. Operator discarded the products.. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (51 F - Cold Holding) at shelf under the grill. As per operator for less than two hour. Operator moved the raw beef and the giro meat to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. **Warning**
51-16-7
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
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and cooked beef not properly date marked. As per manager from one and two days ago. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser blocked with a shelf. Operator moved the shelf. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing at preparation area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind the grill and stove. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipments, refrigerators and shelves at preparation area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed salt container stored on floor next to steam table. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed tiles wall broken behind the grill. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of the reach in cooler soiled. One located in front of the grill. And the reach in freezer located next to the window preparation area. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawed at room temperature on the shelf under the grill. Operator moved the product to the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
19
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm. Manager provided the chlorine, and prepared the sanitizer solution. Final concentration 100° F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken and vegetables (157°F - Cooking) at wok grill. Operator returned the products to the wok grill and cooked until 179°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03C-44-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed containers, pans, utensils, were cleaned but not sanitized. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw ground beef inside of non food grade bags at reach in freezer. Operator started to change the bags. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over pasta at reach in cooler. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored next to raw beef, and raw beef stored over raw pork at reach in freezer. Operator started to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shells eggs (79 F - Cold Holding) at shelf preparation table. As per operator for six hours and half. Operator discarded the eggs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shells eggs (79 F - Cold Holding) at shelf preparation table. As per operator for six hours and half. Operator discarded the eggs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (50 F - Cold Holding); raw pork (54 F - Cold Holding) at buffet table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator discarded the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided the paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at hand wash sink at 96°F. The water had been running for more than 3 minutes. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at preparation area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers and soy containers stored on floor at kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Crazy Taco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Crazy Taco on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Crazy Taco?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Big Crazy Taco.
How does Big Crazy Taco compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Big Crazy Taco most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Big Crazy Taco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Crazy Taco have averaged around 18 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Big Crazy Taco 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 Big Crazy Taco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Crazy Taco is inspected around five times per year on average.
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