Taco Party

7285 Forest Oaks Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34606

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2023

Score

High Risk

Taco Party has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Taco Party was last inspected on Apr 10, 2023. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 10, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

“Manager or person in charge lacking proof” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 83, which Taco Party's 43 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch cut limes with bare hands. Discussed with employee proper procedures. **Warning**

09-01-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Refried Beans (68F - Cold Holding at 11:40 AM) in reach-in cooler across from service window. Operator stated the beans had been in the cooler overnight. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Beef (45F - Cold Holding) and Raw Chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in container to the right of the grill in bags not packed on ice or in cold holding. Discussed with operator on importance of holding product in a cold holding unit or on ice. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Rice (127F - Hot Holding at 11:30 AM) on counter to the left of the grill. Operator moved to grill top and the item was reheated to 165F at 12:08 PM. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Refried Beans (68F - Cold Holding at 11:40 AM) in reach-in cooler across from service window. Operator stated the beans had been in the cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**

03D-02-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed food handler training for Jovanna Butts 05/31/2022 but no manager certification training. Informed operator of the requirement for a manager certification. No other employee has a manager certification at this time. Stacy Reyes is the current person in charge with no manager certification at time of callback inspection. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53A-02-7

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Operator getting water from spigot at convenience store, operator of store does not know if it is well water or municipal. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Needs annual lab report Hose running from spigot to truck is not food grade **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: no annual lab report. Water coming from spigot next to fence. Pvc pipe is permanently attached to truck, no quick disconnect. **Time Extended**

27-27-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Johanna Butts **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**

53A-02-7

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**

16-37-1

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. One employee hired 6 months ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**

53B-02-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Party last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Party on file is from Apr 10, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Party?

Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Party.

How does Taco Party compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?

Taco Party most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill average of 83.

Has Taco Party's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taco Party have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Taco Party 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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