El Taconazo

1533 Nw Avenue L, Belle Glade, FL 33430

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 17, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, El Taconazo has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on May 17, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

El Taconazo's latest score of 90 sits above the Belle Glade average of 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator asked husband to purchase. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-03-4

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At standing refrigerator in freezer compartment: Raw pork over open bag of shredded cheese. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach seen crawling down on the refrigerator; along the side of the freezer door. Operator removed; cleaned and sanitized the area. **Warning**

35A-05-4

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator used gloves to touch open bag of raw pork then touched clean tong to serve food and tortilla. Operator changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12A-09-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of standing refrigerator: nacho cheese sauce (70F - Cold Holding) As per operator, taken out of refrigerator 1 hour and 54 minutes ago. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed in freezer unit to quick chill. In cooling reach in unit: shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding) As per operator, taken out of refrigerator an hour ago. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed in freezer unit to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line on stove top: cheese sauce (113F - Hot Holding) As per cooked an hour ago. Operator placed on flat top grill and reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in the rinse compartment of the triple sink. Advised operator that all hand washing should be done in the hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

12A-03-4

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test strips present; operator had Quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips. **Warning**

16-32-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. In the rinse compartment of the triple sink: Sanitizer bucket had a mixture of soap and chlorine as per operator. Advised operator of the correct way to prepare mixture. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

21-03-4

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a pot with cooked beef 100°F hot Holding seating on top of stovetop. Per operator product stored for approximately 3 hours. Operator turned on flame to reheat product to 165°F + **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By plastic container Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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. Emailed poster to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the food truck and under 3 compartment sink

36-73-4

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Taconazo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Taconazo on file is from May 17, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Taconazo?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Taconazo.

How does El Taconazo compare to other restaurants in Belle Glade?

El Taconazo most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Belle Glade average of 79.

Has El Taconazo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Taconazo have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Taconazo means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Taconazo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Taconazo is inspected around three times per year on average.

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