Mexican Cravings

15014 Us 19, Hudson, FL 34667

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Mexican Cravings has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 30, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

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

Restaurants in Hudson average 85, so Mexican Cravings is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for Michelle D., and Genissia L. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Operator stated Michelle D., and Genissia L. no longer work for establishment. Did not observe food handler certificate for Aracely Carrillo who started 11/09/2024. **Admin Complaint**

53B-13-5

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee pick up order ticket from the floor and proceed to touch clean equipment and to-go boxes without changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed with employee and operator.

12A-09-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator fixed and hot water to truck was restored. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Corn on the Cob (50F - Cold Holding at 1:30 PM) and Corn (50F - Cold Holding at 1:30 PM) in a single door vertical white refrigerator next to the entrance to the truck at 1:30 PM with an ambient air temperature of 54F. Operator stated that the items had been in the reach-in cooler overnight. Employee removed from service. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Corn on the Cob (50F - Cold Holding at 1:30 PM) and Corn (50F - Cold Holding at 1:30 PM) in a single door vertical white refrigerator next to the entrance to the truck at 1:30 PM with an ambient air temperature of 54F. Operator stated that the items had been in the reach-in cooler overnight. Employee removed from service. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**

01B-02-5

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Veronica Diaz who was hired in November of 2022.

53B-02-5

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.

50-04-4

Sep 2, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In refrigerator- steak (50F - Cold Holding); rice (53F - Cold Holding)see stop sale, both made last night at approximately 7pm.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. steak (50F - Cold Holding); rice (53F - Cold Holding)see stop sale,

01B-02-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mexican Cravings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mexican Cravings on file is from Jan 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mexican Cravings?

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

How does Mexican Cravings compare to other restaurants in Hudson?

Mexican Cravings most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Hudson average of 85.

Has Mexican Cravings' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mexican Cravings have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mexican Cravings 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 Mexican Cravings inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mexican Cravings is inspected around two times per year on average.

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