Taqueria El Mercadito
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Taqueria El Mercadito has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Taqueria El Mercadito was last inspected on Nov 10, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Webster restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. All tires are flat on unit. **Repeat Violation**
51-36-1
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
78
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut onions stored in to-go style bags in reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink. Employee corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for employee. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food manager training expired for Irma Robles Sanchez expired on 06/24/2024 through Food Safety Principles.
53B-14-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Tires are flat on truck. Discussed requirements with operator.
51-36-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle containing oil next to grill not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
55
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Diced onions in Togo bags
14-31-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed form 5030-104 to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Lettuce and tomatoes time marked, no paperwork, operator states it is at his home
03F-10-5
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. Irma Sanchez expired 6/2024
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottles with oil in the. Not labeled
02D-01-5
55
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottle with yellow/clear liquid unlabeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Single service items stored in rear yellow shed. Single service Items removed from original packaging **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended**
25-11-5
78
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (113F - Hot Holding); Poultry (83F - Hot Holding); Beef (85F - Hot Holding); Pork (107F - Hot Holding); Pork (73F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated items **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut ham (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) operator moved items to cooler with ice **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked beef (75F - Cooling); cooked chicken (76F - Cooling). Items were not cooled from 135F to 70F in two hours or less **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs above Ready to eat food in Reach-in-Cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked beef (75F - Cooling); cooked chicken (76F - Cooling) **Warning**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottle with yellow/clear liquid unlabeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Single service items stored in rear yellow shed. Single service Items removed from original packaging **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-11-5
33
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator keeping sour cream, cheese, cut lettuce and tomatoes on time. No paperwork available **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened).single service items stored in rear of MFDV outside under awning **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: **Time Extended**
25-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler in storage area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cooking equipment sides soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - -Floors soiled/has accumulation of debris. -wall near cooking equipment soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
67
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Time marking 7am-11am. Operator states items were replaced at 12pm, forgot to put new time mark. Operator put correct time mark. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream, cheese,diced tomatoes, cut lettuce at 59F on counter. Operator states items were placed there at 12:00pm. Time marking incorrect, states items were placed at 11:00am **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104 **Warning**
11-27-4
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased correct sanitizer **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator keeping sour cream, cheese, cut lettuce and tomatoes on time. No paperwork available **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-10-5
Basic - -Floors soiled/has accumulation of debris. -wall near cooking equipment soiled **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Access door on side of MFDV heavily damaged. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on service counter **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in service window area **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cooking equipment sides soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler in storage area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened).single service items stored in rear of MFDV outside under awning **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-11-5
35
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On grill on cook line Beef 96F, recheck 191F. Poultry 125F, recheck 204F Pork 126F, recheck 182F. cooked onions 123F, recheck 193F. Manager put on grill to reheat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Lettuce and tomatoes time marked 7am-11am. Manager states items were put out at 10:30am. Manager put correct time mark on items. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 47F in reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Inspector cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided plan to operator.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and ceiling not maintained smooth and easily cleanable, and durable in shed. Operators are keeping single service items in shed.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Corn outside in cooler. Horchata drinks outside by cooler. Manager brought inside MFDV. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-42-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in reach in cooler. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). To go containers in shed that is not fully enclosed. Not smooth, easily cleanable floors, walls, and ceilings.
25-11-5
30
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On grill - manager put back on grill to reheat. Beef 111F, recheck 174F Poultry 115F, recheck 172F Pork 106F, 192F Beef Tongue 125F Pork 108F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler interior soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched on tables outside. **Warning**
25-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not protected from contamination. Open containers of silverware on tables outside MFDV. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service. MFDV has windows that flip open with screens. Unable to keep closed when not serving customers. There are screens on windows. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-10-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. MFDV has flat tires. **Warning**
51-36-1
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Propane tank is mounted onto MFDV and mobile. Water is able to disconnect. MFDV is hardwired into electric. Unable to disconnect from electric. **Warning**
51-06-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under kitchen equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-73-4
41
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle is using shed on property to store single service items and food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: **Time Extended**
51-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. MFDV connected to propane tank that is attached by a hard wire and is not moveable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: MFDV has portable propane tank now. However, water is not able to be quick disconnected. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Propane tank is mounted onto MFDV and mobile. Water is unable to disconnect. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
51-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walls, floors, and ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food storage shed outside of mobile unit. Operator is storing juices and ice in freezers in shed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service. MFDV has windows that flip open with screens. Unable to keep closed when not serving customers. There are screens on windows. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: **Time Extended**
35B-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria El Mercadito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Mercadito on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Mercadito?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Mercadito.
How does Taqueria El Mercadito compare to other restaurants in Webster?
Taqueria El Mercadito most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Webster average of 77.
Has Taqueria El Mercadito's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Mercadito have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria El Mercadito means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Taqueria El Mercadito inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Mercadito is inspected around three times per year on average.
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