Taqueria Serrano

5600 Sr 70 E, Okeechobee, FL 349744296

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Taqueria Serrano has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Taqueria Serrano was last inspected on Mar 20, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Taqueria Serrano dates to Mar 20, 2024.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Taqueria Serrano's latest score of 74 falls below the Okeechobee average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Item stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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.

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards.

22-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator placed sign at location.

31B-04-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.

33-31-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Operator placed in cold holding unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

05-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Serrano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Serrano on file is from Mar 20, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Serrano compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?

Taqueria Serrano most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Okeechobee average of 81.

Has Taqueria Serrano's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Serrano have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria Serrano means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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