Ramon Quiroz Tafolla
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2025
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Score
Public records show four inspections at Ramon Quiroz Tafolla stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 16 violations to closer to 12 violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That's lower than the typical Florida restaurant, which scores around 72. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee entered food truck, put on gloves and began preparing food with no hand wash.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -chopped cilantro for service in take out bag on prep table. Operator changed out bag and product. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -refried beans (100F - Hot Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved to burner for rapid reheat, then 176F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
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. -2 employees
53B-02-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle of bleach above service window. Operatorlabeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -thawing at room temperature
06-01-5
Basic - Refried beans reheating on burner by open door to food truck.
08B-32-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -container of salt
14-01-5
32
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked chicken (57F - Cold Holding), in upright reach in cooler, held more than four hours per operator. Operator discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee cooking beef changed gloves and didn't wash hands. Educated operator, emplo washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. -2 small flying insects in cooking area
35A-09-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employees not using sanitizer on washed dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -pinto beans (57F - Cooling), made yesterday per operator.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -pinto beans (57F - Cooling), made yesterday per operator. Operator discarded.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cooked chicken (57F - Cold Holding), in upright reach in cooler, held more than four hours per operator. -
01B-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine 300++
41-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of clear liquid and bottle of purple liquid in dish area.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -in upright reach in cooler.
05-05-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -pinto beans (57F - Cooling), made yesterday per operator.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards in cooking area **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by employee food. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. -from a pipe connected to the side of the truck. Operated closed valve. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
28-09-5
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. -2 new employees
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt container on cook line
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -bottle of water by cooking equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -personal food stored in hot holding unit with establishment's food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -raw beef containers -cooking oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
11
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
18
Aug 17, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
29-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
21-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rusted reach in cooler shelves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Tires on mobile are flat **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Per pic operator is putting air into the tires to make unit moveable **Time Extended**
51-36-1
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ramon Quiroz Tafolla last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ramon Quiroz Tafolla on file is from Feb 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ramon Quiroz Tafolla?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ramon Quiroz Tafolla.
Has Ramon Quiroz Tafolla's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ramon Quiroz Tafolla have averaged around 12 violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ramon Quiroz Tafolla means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Ramon Quiroz Tafolla inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ramon Quiroz Tafolla is inspected around two times per year on average.
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