How many health inspections has Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia had?

Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

Has Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia ever been shut down?

No, Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

Has Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia faced any disciplinary actions?

Yes, Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

How many inspections has Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia had?

Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia find?

Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 14, 2023 (Focused Inspection).

Has Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia

231 S Brevard Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266

DeSoto County · Food Service
Owner: Maria Castro
DBPR License: MFD2450058
FDACS Estab #: 72156

Overview

Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia, FL has 0 inspections on record with 0 total violations (0 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures (plus 3 FDACS inspections).

0Inspections

0Violations

0Closures

3FDACS Insp.

Last inspected FDACS: February 14, 2023

Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia: Comparison to DeSoto County Averages

This Facility 0 violations / inspection 0 violations per inspection

DeSoto County Avg 5.44 violations / inspection 5.44 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

DeSoto County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Disciplinary action history for Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia
Action Date	Case Number	Fine	Violation Date	Enforcement Office
N/A	7--2022038029	—	N/A	—

Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2023 — 1 inspection

Feb 14, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: DONALD HANCOCK

Comments: Administrative Complaint - Hand delivery.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2022 — 2 inspections

Nov 14, 2022 — Met Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Reinspection of failed inspection dated 10/28/22 The WRITTEN procedure for Vomit/Diarrheal Cleanup must address the following• Required minimum components: – Segregation of affected area – Removal of ill person – Use of PPE (e.g., gloves, face covering) – Cleaning & disinfecting affected area – What to do with exposed FEULSS (Food,Utensils,Equipment,Linens,SingleServeItems) – Disposal of clean-up materials

Risk-Based Violations

4-702.11 Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning. 4-702.11 PP

Bakery area- observed a large measuring cup washed in the hand wash sink and not sanitized. Cosemployee counseled. x

3-501.17(B) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf

Deli area- open milk in the reach in refrigerator is not dated for expiration. Cos- dated during inspection. o

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf

Retail area- there is no written procedure for cleanup. See comments for requirements. o Print Date: 11/14/2022 Page 1 of 3

2-401.11 Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11

Deli area- open bottle of gatorade on the processing table. o

5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf

Bakery area- handwash basin blocked from use with a large measuring cup and brush stored in the sink basin. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13

Refrigerator doors, handles and pot handles have accumulated debris. o

6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114

Back area- there is excess/unused equipment in the back area and outside of the building. o

Oct 28, 2022 — Re-Inspection Required· 25 violations· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The WRITTEN procedure for Vomit/Diarrheal Cleanup must address the following• Required minimum components: – Segregation of affected area

Risk-Based Violations

2-103.11(A)-(N) A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person in charge. 2-103.11(A)-(N) and (P) PfPf

Meat, bakery, deli areas have multiple repeat violations. o

3-302.11(A)(4) Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4)

Bakery area- bulk bin of flour has no lid. Meat area- trays and pots of meats are not covered in the walk-in cooler. Back area- fresh cut vegetables stored in the walk-in cooler are not covered. o

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP

Deli area- raw shell eggs are stored above ready-to-eat foods in the deli prep refrigerator. Cos- eggs moved to bottom shelf. o

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf

Meat area- slicers have old food residues in the blade/ base area and on the handles. o

4-602.11(C) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) PP

Meat area- band saw has an all-day accumulation of debris. Cos- broken down and cleaned during inspection. x

3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP

Deli area- pot of spaghetti & meatballs and a pot of prepared pork are left on the floor and counter and temped at 94 degrees f. cos- discarded. x

2-102.11(C) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C) (2)-(3) and (17) PfPf

Retail area- the person in charge does not know of the food born illnesses or their symptoms. o

2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP

Retail area- there is no employee health reporting policy. o

3-501.18 Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 PP

Deli area, bakery area- open jug of milk is not date marked for expiration as required. Cos- dated by the person in charge x

Retail area- there is no written procedure for vomit/diarrheal event cleanup. See comments. o

7-202.11 Poisonous or toxic materials that are not required for the operation or maintenance of the food establishment or intended for retail sale is present in the establishment. 7-202.11 PfPf

Bakery area- household aerosol insecticide (Raid Ant & Roach) stored on top of processing table. Cos- discarded. x Print Date: 10/28/2022 Page 2 of 5

Deli area- open cans of soda in the reach in refrigerator stored above ready-to-eat foods. o

3-301.11(C) Food employee not minimizing bare hand or arm contact with exposed food that is not ready-to-eat. 3-301.11(C) PfPf

Bakery area- scoops in the bulk ingredient bins have the handles in contact with the ingredients. o Print Date: 10/28/2022 Page 1 of 5 7 P Citation Description: Food employee contacting exposed ready-to-eat foods with bare hands or not using suitable utensils; alternate method not approved or approved but not followed to allow food employees to have bare hand contact with exposed ready-to-eat food; or food employee contacting exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands at the time it is being added to other food items as an ingredient without cooking/heating the final product to the required temperature to allow bare hand contact. 3-301.11(B) P Observation: Deli area- tong handles are in contact with pulled pork in the hot hold case. o

6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf

Back area, outside cooking area- no soap available at the hand wash sink. o

Back storage area- hand wash sink is not accessible with brushes in the sink basin. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-601.11 Packaged food does not comply with standard of identity requirements in 21 CFR 131-169 and 9 CFR 319, and the general requirements in 21 CFR 130 and 9 CFR 319 Subpart A. 3-601.11

Retail area- soft tacos packaged by an outside vendor are not labeled with contents, weight, ingredients, or manufacturer as required. o

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12

Bakery area- squeeze bottles of cooking oils and open containers of oils and greases are not labeled with contents. o

3-602.11(C) Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain view of the consumer with the manufacturer's or processor's label; or a card, sign or other method that includes the common name of the food or adequate descriptive identity statement, (if made from two or more ingredients) a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; or the information does not include nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(C)

Retail area- several in-house baked goods offered for consumer self service have no ingredient information. o

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15

Outdoor taco area- screen door is propped open allowing pest entrance to food items. o

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf

Retail area- many moths surrounding a bin of dried chiles. o

3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11

Bakery area- multiple bags of flour on the floor Back area- case of potatoes and pots of prepared foods are stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler o

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13

Meat area, bakery area, deli area, taco area- undersides of prep tables, refrigeration door handles, drawer pulls, walk-in cooler door handles and door edges have heavy accumulation of old food debris. o

6-501.18 Plumbing fixtures including but not limited to handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-501.18

Back storage area, outside cooking area- hand wash sinks are not clean. o

6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114

Back area- excess and unused equipment stored in the back area. o

99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.

Retail area- 2022 food permit is not displayed. o

Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia had?: Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
Has Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia ever been shut down?: No, Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia faced any disciplinary actions?: Yes, Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
When was Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia last inspected?: Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 14, 2023. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia had?: Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia find?: Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 14, 2023 (Focused Inspection).
Has Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia are: 2-401.11: Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.
Does Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia have any repeat violations?: Yes, Taqueria La Favorita in Arcadia has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 2-401.11: Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.