Taqueria La Favorita
Last inspected: Sep 20, 2023
29
Score
Public records show three inspections at Taqueria La Favorita stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 20, 2023. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 20, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to 12 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Taqueria La Favorita's latest score of 29 falls below the Arcadia average of 77. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
5
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 20, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed bread stored in to go bag on top of fridge.
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prep top cooler items on top (); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); queso (54F - Cold Holding); bottom compartment (54F); rice (42F - Cold Holding) operator states items were loaded at 1200pm must be used or discarded by 400pm. Operator was advised of time as a public health control and given form via email.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. chicken (118F - Reheating); cooked tomatillos on counter (57F - Cold Holding) operator added to grill and turned up heat to quickly reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped cooked steak (123F - Hot Holding); cooked onions and pepper (101F - Hot Holding)stored on counter. Operator states she took them off the grill at 1200pm . Items must be sold or discarded by 4 pm **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee with unapproved provider E Food Trainer.
53B-03-5
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. Inspector provided handout via email
11-27-4
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 over 60 days with no training.
53B-02-5
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. Inspector provided handout via email
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One expired.
53B-05-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old food debris in microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout via email
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
29
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tamales (112F - Hot Holding) stored on counter. Operator states on counter less than 1 hour and placed in freezer to quickly cool to 41F within 6 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked peppers (80F - Cold Holding); on counter at 80F. Operator states peppers were on counter less than 1hour and were put in the cooler to return to 41F within 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and old food debris on and around handsink.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris on floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
67
Aug 18, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked peppers (109F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (100F - Hot Holding) peppers were reheated to 165Fand held on grill. Cooked pork must be served or discarded by 3 pm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: No tcs food in the MFDV. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice and beans cooked yesterday and not cooled to 41F or below. See stopsale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: No tcs food in the MFDV **Time Extended**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamales prepared 4 days ago with no date mark. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria La Favorita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria La Favorita on file is from Sep 20, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria La Favorita?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria La Favorita.
How does Taqueria La Favorita compare to other restaurants in Arcadia?
Taqueria La Favorita most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Arcadia average of 77.
Has Taqueria La Favorita's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taqueria La Favorita have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taqueria La Favorita 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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