Dos Amigos Taqueria
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
61
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Dos Amigos Taqueria, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 17, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
By comparison, the average Wauchula facility scores 70, putting Dos Amigos Taqueria on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over ready to eat products in their make right side reach in cooler. Operator removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 no certificates for their cook. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor under the cook line with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign for their front service hand sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls used as scoops for containers of rice. Operator removed the bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
67
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink without a vacuum breaker and malfunctioning.
29-42-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 white containers without labels and removed from original packaging.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed 2 shelves in the kitchen with soiled and ripped foil not changed out daily.
14-20-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavily soiled floors under the cooking equipment.
36-73-4
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 an active use cutting board.
40-06-5
50
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - fresco drink bar / dipping fresco drinks and dipping ice at front counter, no handsink available. Observed fresco drink well and employees use labels to dip drink mixes into cups and scoop ice from ice chest for drinks at front counter with no handsink in vacinity. Only one handsink currently in establishment at 3bay ,for cookline and dishwash area. One handsink inside storage closet at back of establishment dining area for ice machine which is currently not working. 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/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: At callback no plan submitted at ice and Fresca drinks being served dipped at front counter with no handsink available. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: At callback observed drink Al Fresca placed at front counter with no handsink available. Dipping ice from igloo cooler and dipping fry open containers of La Fresca containers at front counter. Must send in changes to plan review and have area changes approved.. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - fresco drink bar / dipping fresco drinks and dipping ice at front counter, no handsink available. Observed fresco drink well and employees use labels to dip drink mixes into cups and scoop ice from ice chest for drinks at front counter with no handsink in vacinity. Only one handsink currently in establishment at 3bay ,for cookline and dishwash area. One handsink inside storage closet at back of establishment dining area for ice machine which is currently not working. 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/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: At callback no plan submitted at ice and Fresca drinks being served dipped at front counter with no handsink available. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cilantro in reach in cooler at cookline. Operator rearranged shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee serving foods at counter and dining areas touching unsanitized tables and equipment at front counter then return to kitchen and touch clean utensils and food storage without washing hands. Employee was directed and washed hands before continuing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee serving foods at counter and dining areas touching unsanitized tables and equipment at front counter then return to kitchen and touch gorilla with bare hand. Operator discarded touched foods washed hands before continuing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09-01-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - fresco drink bar / dipping fresco drinks and dipping ice at front counter, no handsink available. Observed fresco drink well and employees use labels to dip drink mixes into cups and scoop ice from ice chest for drinks at front counter with no handsink in vacinity. Only one handsink currently in establishment at 3bay ,for cookline and dishwash area. One handsink inside storage closet at back of establishment dining area for ice machine which is currently not working. 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/. **Warning**
51-14-7
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. Operator had form but had not had the employees read and sign. Operator had both employees read and sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator had poster but did not have on the wall. Placed on wall at inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
50
Jul 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Not correct test kit for sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
78
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of food on floor operator placed on table. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed grinding postal of lava rock on premesis. Manager states they will discontinue use. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood filters not cleaned.
36-63-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on floors behind front counter and under equipment in kitchen.
36-73-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dos Amigos Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dos Amigos Taqueria on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dos Amigos Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dos Amigos Taqueria.
How does Dos Amigos Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Wauchula?
Dos Amigos Taqueria most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Wauchula average of 70.
Has Dos Amigos Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dos Amigos Taqueria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dos Amigos Taqueria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Dos Amigos Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dos Amigos Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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