Sergio's Tacos
Last inspected: Aug 10, 2023
78
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Sergio's Tacos, the earliest from 2022. Sergio's Tacos was last inspected on Aug 10, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Sergio's Tacos's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 10, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Titusville average 68, so Sergio's Tacos is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Strong odor in convenience store mens restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
32-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dining room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Convenience store restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases in the floor next to ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under Cookline handsink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
78
Mar 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee completed multiple tasks and then go to food prep without removing gloves and hand washing, corrected and reeducated.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Holding stainless steel scrubbie from when grill was cleaned previous evening, left in hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves and table legs of food prep stations soiled. Hood vents soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler cooler shelving and walk in cooler shelving soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling area to the right of the hood system, tile and tile in need of replacement, some area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees glasses stored on dry food storage shelf in prep area.
40-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler cooked chicken not wrapped or covered in unit on shelf, corrected.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
33-31-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed whole head red cabbage stored over ready to eat sauces prepared on site in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt not labeled in prep station, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cooks line holding soiled dishes. Removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-27: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Needed paperwork for compliance given to operator at the time of the inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-27: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink, corrected - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-27: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-27: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Corn chips holder soiled between uses, not cleaned as needed before refilling. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-27: **Time Extended**
22-09-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make table in cooks line interior soiled, wire shelving in walk in cooler soiled old food debris - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-27: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment stored on site **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-27: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Long beard in place, guard needed for food worked - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-27: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under and behind equipment floors, walls and baseboards soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-27: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
55
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Time check was at approx 1115 am Reheated on stove at 9 am cooked on site pork (115 F - Hot Holding) Reheated on stove at 9 am, cooked on site Shredded chicken (118 F - Hot Holding) Reheated in water on stove at 9am commerically prepared Queso cheese (110-112 F - Hot Holding) Reheated on stove at 9am cooked on site seasoned Ground beef (118 F - Hot Holding) Reheated on stove at 9 am, cooked on site Seasoned rice (118 F - Hot Holding) **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cooks line holding soiled dishes. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Needed paperwork for compliance given to operator at the time of the inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink, corrected
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Probe thermometer in use at 30°. Recalibrated by Steven **Corrected On-Site**
05-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment stored on site **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the prep table soiled wall
36-27-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Large tank at bib system not s3cured **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Long beard in place, guard needed for food worked
13-04-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under and behind equipment floors, walls and baseboards soiled.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Corn chips holder soiled between uses, not cleaned as needed before refilling.
22-09-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Produce, avocado washed with stickers still on items in make table.
08B-39-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make table in cooks line interior soiled, wire shelving in walk in cooler soiled old food debris
22-16-4
37
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sergio's Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sergio's Tacos on file is from Aug 10, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sergio's Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sergio's Tacos.
How does Sergio's Tacos compare to other restaurants in Titusville?
Sergio's Tacos most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Titusville average of 68.
Has Sergio's Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sergio's Tacos have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sergio's Tacos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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