Taqueria El Gauche in Dade City

37006 Lock St, Dade City, FL 33523
Overview

Taqueria El Gauche in Dade City was inspected on September 6, 2024 and cited for 7 violations, including a priority foundation violation for handwashing facilities lacking soap and hand drying devices in the unisex restroom. The violation was corrected on site with soap and paper towels provided. The inspection was completed with sanitation requirements met.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

0Inspections
0Violations
0Closures
1FDACS Insp.

Last inspected FDACS:

Taqueria El Gauche in Dade City: Comparison to Pasco County Averages

This Facility 0 violations / inspection 0 violations per inspection
Pasco County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pasco County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Taqueria El Gauche in Dade City: FDACS Inspection History (1)

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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected.

Risk-Based Violations

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
Unisex restroom: No Soap and hand drying devices. COS: Soap and Paper towel provided.
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.Repeat
Food establishment could not provide documentation of certified food protection manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-904.11 Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11
Retail area: Single use plastic coffee stirrer not individually wrap or displayed/ dispensed without protection from contamination.
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Unisex Restroom: door not equipped to be self-closing.
5-501.11 Outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt or is not smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. 5-501.11
Outside area: Dumpster and disposal tank for used cooking oil stored on unpaved surface.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Food prep area: Heavy dust build on ceilings and air vent.
99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
2024 Food permit not displayed conspicuously or available upon request. 2023 Food permit posted.

Taqueria El Gauche in Dade City: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has Taqueria El Gauche in Dade City had?
Taqueria El Gauche in Dade City has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
Has Taqueria El Gauche in Dade City ever been shut down?
No, Taqueria El Gauche in Dade City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
When was Taqueria El Gauche in Dade City last inspected?
Taqueria El Gauche in Dade City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 6, 2024. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Taqueria El Gauche in Dade City had?
Taqueria El Gauche in Dade City has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Taqueria El Gauche in Dade City find?
Taqueria El Gauche in Dade City was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 6, 2024 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Taqueria El Gauche in Dade City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Taqueria El Gauche in Dade City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Taqueria El Gauche in Dade City?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Taqueria El Gauche in Dade City are: 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 Pf; 4-904.11: Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11; 6-202.14: Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14.

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