Taco Miendo Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2024
52
Score
There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 5, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around nine violations across recent inspections versus roughly 18 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Largo average 75, so Taco Miendo Mexican Restaurant trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ establishment lacking hot water in rest room, unable to license today
50-08-7
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves in reach in cooler.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris substance. Large mixer, soiled reach in coolers
22-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back hand wash sink manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris gasket at front cold holding unit.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.front bathroom hand wash sink no hot water
29-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. During walk through of observed 1 dead roach on floor near dry storage 1 dead roach in employee bathroom
35A-03-4
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Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -tortilla stored in thank you bags in reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk opened on 7/3/2022 Discussed date marking with operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stove top has accumulation of food residue -stained cutting board at cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -cilantro stored in hand sink right of three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand sink right of three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand sink right of three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink to the left of three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed produce over sour cream in double door reach in cooler Discussed proper hierarchy with operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles at cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee at cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep station adjacent of cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -bag with peppers on floor in dry storage room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -stove handle at cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave in kitchen has accumulation of food residue **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease -sides of flat top grill and stove have accumulation of food residue -shelf below flat top grill has accumulation of food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -box with to-go containers on floor next to double door reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -at fryer in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
21-10-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Miendo Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Miendo Mexican Restaurant on file is from Sep 5, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Miendo Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Miendo Mexican Restaurant.
How does Taco Miendo Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Taco Miendo Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
Has Taco Miendo Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Miendo Mexican Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 18 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taco Miendo Mexican Restaurant 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.
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