Taco Miendo St Pete
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
14
Score
Going back to 2022, Taco Miendo St Pete has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 20, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 18 violations each.
“Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
That's lower than the typical St. Petersburg restaurant, which scores around 77. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
6
Critical latest
5
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator remade sanitize compartment and tested at 50PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Using bleach not approved for use on food contact surfaces. Operator obtained proper chlorine sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in reach in cooler gasket at end of cook line 1 live roach in hinges of cooler door on left when you enter kitchen 1 live roach in beer cooler door hinge behind bar 3 live roaches in women's restroom Operator killed all roaches.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg sac in office
35A-23-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 30 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink 6 rodent droppings in walk in cooler Operator cleaned and sanitized areas.
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked corn (46F - Cold Holding, retemped at 41F) stored low in cooler at end of cookline. Cooler a,Brent temperature in middle 43F. Items in top of cooler temping 43F and below. Instructed the operator to store temperature control for safety foods at top of cooler, and non temperature sensitive foods in bottom of cooler. Operator moved corn to freezer to rapid cool. Retemped at 41F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Operators not using test strips to ensure proper levels of sanitize solutions.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep coolers on cookline stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink at end of cookline has water turned off because it runs constantly otherwise.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink -both hand wash sinks near cook line. Operator put out paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler training for employee Gloria Ramirez expired 10/10/25. Employee engages in food preparation back of house.
53B-14-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -microwave on cookline handle soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No seating license displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in cooler gasket behind cookline 1 dead roach in inner mechanisms of employee microwave 1 dead roach on floor near beer coolers behind bar 3 dead roaches in office 1 dead roach in cabinet in women's restroom Operator cleaned and sanitized areas.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Missing partition and/or door for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. -stall with missing door in women's restroom
32-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cookline **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -hand wash sink near cookline has to kept off because it runs constantly otherwise. It can be turned on using knobs underneath sink and provides hot water. -pipe under 3 compartment sink dripping -pipe underhand wash sink behind bar leaking **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind urinal in men's restroom has large water stain/damage
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe inside wall between men and womens restrooms leaking, as evidenced by large water stain on wall and moisture on floor.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator remade bucket and tested at 50PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -Walk in cooler not working. Operator has stopped using it and storing food in other coolers. -Cooked corn (46F - Cold Holding, retemped at 41F) stored low in cooler at end of cookline. Cooler a,Brent temperature in middle 43F. Items in top of cooler temping 43F and below. Instructed the operator to store temperature control for safety foods at top of cooler, and non temperature sensitive foods in bottom of cooler.
14-74-7
14
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
15 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Sewage smell present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
32-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. -wall behind urinal in men's room in disrepair, not easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
32-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Tiles throughout kitchen and under cook line equipment missing, exposing unsealed concrete underneath allowing area to accumulate grease, moisture, and food debris. Not easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles throughout kitchen and under cook line equipment missing, exposing unsealed concrete underneath allowing area to accumulate grease, moisture, and food debris. Not easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets and door, doorframe soiled with grease and dirt debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink behind bar has leaking pipe underneath. Bucket has been placed to catch leak. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -sliding door reach in cooler containing produce, near cook line. -reach in freezer near cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
32-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. One toilet in women's room not working, marked out of order. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
32-23-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Multiple lights out throughout kitchen, dimlit in food storage, warewashing, and food preparation areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
38-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind ice machine, wall at end of cook line opposite the dish wash area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in empty mop buckets rather than hung to dry after use. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
47
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 17 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beans (46F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding); crema (52F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); carnitas (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); chiles rellenos (48F - Cold Holding); cooked corn on cob (50F - Cold Holding); cooked corn off cob (52F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); almond milk (51F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they have had issues with walk in cooler lately. To avoid it freezing over he has been turning it OFF each night. Stop Sale issued on all Temperature Control for Safety items in walk in cooler found to be out of temperature. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Cut Lettuce 46F Cold Holding, Salsa Verde 45F, Menudo 46F Cold Holding, Pork Ribs 46F Cold Holding. Walk in cooler was serviced, but still wasn't cooling adequately. Operator removed temperature sensitive foods from walk in cooler, and turned down temperature setting. He will check the temps of shelf stable items inside later, if things are below 43F he may put food back in the walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of cold food products. Discussed importance of temperature monitoring each cold holding unit each day. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. -wall behind urinal in men's room in disrepair, not easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
32-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Sewage smell present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
32-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in coolers throughout kitchen -reach in freezer near cook line. -walk in cooler -microwave on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans stacked wet on storage rack in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Tiles throughout kitchen and under cook line equipment missing, exposing unsealed concrete underneath allowing area to accumulate grease, moisture, and food debris. Not easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles throughout kitchen and under cook line equipment missing, exposing unsealed concrete underneath allowing area to accumulate grease, moisture, and food debris. Not easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets and door, doorframe soiled with grease and dirt debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink behind bar has leaking pipe underneath. Bucket has been placed to catch leak. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -sliding door reach in cooler containing produce, near cook line. -reach in freezer near cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
32-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. One toilet in women's room not working, marked out of order. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
32-23-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Multiple lights out throughout kitchen, dimlit in food storage, warewashing, and food preparation areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
38-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind ice machine, wall at end of cook line opposite the dish wash area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in empty mop buckets rather than hung to dry after use. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
33
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 20 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beans (46F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding); crema (52F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); carnitas (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); chiles rellenos (48F - Cold Holding); cooked corn on cob (50F - Cold Holding); cooked corn off cob (52F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); almond milk (51F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they have had issues with walk in cooler lately. To avoid it freezing over he has been turning it OFF each night. Stop Sale issued on all Temperature Control for Safety items in walk in cooler found to be out of temperature. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa roja in walk in cooler dated 10/25 Salsa birria in walk in cooler dated 10/28 Stop Sale issued. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Salsa roja in walk in cooler dated 10/25 Salsa birria in walk in cooler dated 10/28 **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -Large number of live flies, at least 15, in inoperable beer keg cooler behind bar, as well as egg sacs covering a chemical bottle inside. Operator removed chemical bottle. -3 live flies behind bar -3 live flies in wait station area near cup storage and garbage can No flies observed landing on food contact surfaces. Operator removed empty kegs and cleaned out cooler, killing all the flies they could. No remaining flies observed. Discussed importance of fly prevention with operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked beans (46F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding); crema (52F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); carnitas (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); chiles rellenos (48F - Cold Holding); cooked corn on cob (50F - Cold Holding); cooked corn off cob (52F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); almond milk (51F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they have had issues with walk in cooler lately. To avoid it freezing over he has been turning it OFF each night. Stop Sale issued on all Temperature Control for Safety items in walk in cooler found to be out of temperature. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of cold food products. Discussed importance of temperature monitoring each cold holding unit each day. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. -wall behind urinal in men's room in disrepair, not easily cleanable. **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Sewage smell present. **Warning**
32-07-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in coolers throughout kitchen -reach in freezer near cook line. -walk in cooler -microwave on cook line **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee drink stored on food prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses stored on food prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans stacked wet on storage rack in kitchen **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Tiles throughout kitchen and under cook line equipment missing, exposing unsealed concrete underneath allowing area to accumulate grease, moisture, and food debris. Not easily cleanable. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles throughout kitchen and under cook line equipment missing, exposing unsealed concrete underneath allowing area to accumulate grease, moisture, and food debris. Not easily cleanable. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Utensil handle touching flour. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets and door, doorframe soiled with grease and dirt debris **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink behind bar has leaking pipe underneath. Bucket has been placed to catch leak. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -sliding door reach in cooler containing produce, near cook line. -reach in freezer near cook line **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Warning**
32-17-4
Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. One toilet in women's room not working, marked out of order. **Warning**
32-23-5
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Multiple lights out throughout kitchen, dimlit in food storage, warewashing, and food preparation areas. **Warning**
38-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind ice machine, wall at end of cook line opposite the dish wash area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in empty mop buckets rather than hung to dry after use. **Warning**
42-01-4
16
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from 2019. Kitchen area has been changed around in prep and cook line areas **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Spoke to plan review. No plans have been submitted for changes in kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves on cook line shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine has been removed and a new one has been ordered. Sanitization is occurring in three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer 50 ppm . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
16-55-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware pieces on cook line stored with food contact surfaces upright. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
24-18-4
64
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in reach-cooler on cook line. Employee separated items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing dirty dishes then engaged with clean dishes. Inspector educated staff. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked pork, cooked rice in walk-in cooler is cooling with Saran Wrap over item. Employee removed Saran Wrap. Inspector discussed proper cooling with management **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink on cook line. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink on cook line. Employee replaced paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from 2019. Kitchen area has been changed around in prep and cook line areas **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink on cook line and waitress area. Employee refilled soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. flan made on 1-26-25 has no date marking. Employee dated items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves on cook line shelves. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine has been removed and a new one has been ordered. Sanitization is occurring in three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer 50 ppm . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching flour in clear bin. Manager removed handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers on cook line and prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in prep area is leaking from pipes under the counter. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware pieces on cook line stored with food contact surfaces upright. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-18-4
21
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth solution over 200 ppm chlorine. Manager corrected to 100 ppm chlorine.
41-15-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer not all items are commercially packaged.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Water turned off at hand wash sink by walk in cooler. Manager turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by walk in cooler and hand wash sink just inside kitchen door. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by walk in cooler and hand wash sink just inside kitchen door. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked pork cooling with Saran Wrap over item.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware pieces on cook line stored with food contact surfaces upright. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank across from walk in cooler not properly secured. CO2 tank by ice machine not properly secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine has been removed and a new one has been ordered. Sanitization is occurring in three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer.
16-55-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in drink cooler behind front counter and not properly segregated.
08B-49-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven across from four burner stove has food debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
25
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container in hand sink. Employee moved items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by entrance door no paper towels Hank sink prep area no paper towels. Manager placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by entrance door no soap. Manager placed soap . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to soda cases and ice machine **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Gallon of oil on floor in storage area. Manager moved items off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in dry goods.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with food debris on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
55
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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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 10-30-23 in walk-in no date mark. Employee date mark milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Black tub container in hand sink by dish area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand in in dish area. Manager placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in dish area. Manager placed soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pull pork and cooked chicken prep 10-30-23 no date mark. Employee date marked items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02tanks in back kitchen area not secured. Manager secured CO2 tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. On line in kitchen hood has grease buildup.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in plastic containers. Manager removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line soiled with foods debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Kitchen light in back hallway area has no cover.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in reach in coolers in kitchen area soiled with food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor in dry storage area. Manager moved items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powered substances in plastic containers not identified. Manager labeled items. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer in three compartment sink area of kitchen, shows accumulation of debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized the Dicer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust on shelving in walk-in cooler.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On cookline, employee labeled as degreaser **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
74
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 11 live roaches found inside of cove molding for wall under non-functional hood system in kitchen 1 live roach behind dry storage rack next to double door entrance to kitchen. 1 live roach found on bar countertop. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: 3 live roaches in cracks of wood and steel framing for shelves on cook line. 1 live roach on white collapsible table of cook line. Operator exterminated live roach. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall single door reach-in cooler of cook line: Shredded chicken 44 degrees farenheit, cut leafy greens 45 degrees farenheit, raw shrimp 45 degrees farenheit. Informed manager and stated foods were brought out less than 4 hours ago from walk-in cooler. Operator placed ice bags on foods. Re-temp raw shrimp registering at 41F, shredded chicken 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Tall single door reach in cooler next to cook line: cooked beef 46F, tortilla with refried beans 43F, cooked shredded chicken 42F. Cooked beef on bottom shelf of cooler - stop sale issued. Operator discarded beef. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
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 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Two handwash sinks by cook line do not provide hot water. Ran for 2 minutes 87 degrees farenheit. Hand wash sink in women's bathroom unable to provide any hot water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not fastened by any means to a wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile around vent above double door reach in cooler soiled with brown debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches found behind dry storage rack next to double door entrance to kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: 1 dead roach on floor behind reach in cooler of cook line. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Miendo St Pete last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Miendo St Pete on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Miendo St Pete?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Taco Miendo St Pete.
How does Taco Miendo St Pete compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Taco Miendo St Pete most recently scored 14 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Taco Miendo St Pete's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Miendo St Pete have averaged around 18 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taco Miendo St Pete 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 Taco Miendo St Pete inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Miendo St Pete is inspected around three times per year on average.
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