El Charro Tapatio
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2024
70
Score
Public records show four inspections at El Charro Tapatio stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 13, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The most recent inspection at El Charro Tapatio is from Mar 13, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about eight violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “no plan review submitted” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other Dover restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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/. Operator added steam well, hand sink to back of food truck. Operator also removed back trailer door and installed wall with another door that is blocked. Operator also has large AC system. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by three compartment sink blocked by container. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By back door
31B-02-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Operator removed back trailer door and attached to wooden structure next to storage container and large AC ventilation system **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-36-1
70
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle using a commissary that does not have sewer approval. Observed white pvc piping going into ground and operator unsure of where it is going. Operator states tanks get pumped by service company, but does not have proof **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
28-20-4
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. All safe staff cards expired **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. State food safety certification for Jose Valencia expired 8-10-2023. No other cfm on site **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
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/. Operator added steam well, hand sink to back of food truck. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed detached trailer door and **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
51-36-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Operator has hard connection to propane tanks. Operator removed back trailer door and attached to wooden structure next to storage container **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
51-06-4
55
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
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. Cutting radishes **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by hose, utensils
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meat
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
21-11-4
47
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in cookline
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed stored on prep table on cookline
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on floor
08B-47-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Charro Tapatio last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Charro Tapatio on file is from Mar 13, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Charro Tapatio?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Charro Tapatio.
How does El Charro Tapatio compare to other restaurants in Dover?
El Charro Tapatio most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Dover average of 81.
Has El Charro Tapatio's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Charro Tapatio have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Charro Tapatio means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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