Don's Taco Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 9, 2024
39
Score
Don's Taco Authentic Mexican Restaurant appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. On Aug 9, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
That's lower than the typical Tarpon Springs restaurant, which scores around 77. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Mar 13, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine at front counter, hot holding unit at front counter with ready to eat hot food stored in it, drink station added at front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Plans on file dated 2/1/2018. Do not match what is seen in establishment. Ice machine at front counter, hot holding unit at front counter with ready to eat hot food stored in it, drink station added at front counter **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
78
Jun 16, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Inspector provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Inspector provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans, cooked pork not date marking in upright reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended**
32-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen above prep area soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
58
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked beef in line cooler. Raw beef over shredded cheese in stand up reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef in line cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on stand up cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Peeled onions observed sitting outside on table. Operator rinsed off onions and brought inside. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-32-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Corrected On-Site**
32-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers on top shelf on cooks line not inverted.
25-06-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don's Taco Authentic Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don's Taco Authentic Mexican Restaurant on file is from Aug 9, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Don's Taco Authentic Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?
Don's Taco Authentic Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.
Has Don's Taco Authentic Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Don's Taco Authentic Mexican Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Don's Taco Authentic Mexican Restaurant 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 Don's Taco Authentic Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Don's Taco Authentic Mexican Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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