Mechess Tacos Y Mas

25 Fl 29, Felda, FL 33930

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 8, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Mechess Tacos Y Mas has been inspected five times since 2023. On Jul 8, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Florida restaurants. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on stand up refrigerator with build up of food debris. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Gaskets on stand up refrigerator near rear door, gaskets torn and in poor condition. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on ground. Observed 1 bag of whole tomatoes stored on ground outside of food truck.

08B-38-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed outside lettering not on trailer. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw eggs stored on shelf above raw chicken in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

08A-20-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in stand up reach in cooler torn/ripped, need to be replaced. Operator stated that they have ordered new ones. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-11-5

50-04-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in stand up reach in cooler.

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on stand up reach in cooler with black mold like substance and food debris.

23-03-4

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink. Operator moved chicken below beef. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of cleaning chemical next to rolls of bread. Operator moved chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed eggs stored above produce in reach in cooler across from grill. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on cutting board.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.

16-37-1

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 appropriate handouts. **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 appropriate handouts. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed tortilla shells sitting out on cutting board.

08B-36-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mechess Tacos Y Mas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mechess Tacos Y Mas on file is from Jul 8, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mechess Tacos Y Mas?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mechess Tacos Y Mas.

Has Mechess Tacos Y Mas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mechess Tacos Y Mas have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mechess Tacos Y Mas 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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