Taqueria Rosas in Mulberry

2035 Bailey Rd, Mulberry, FL 33860
Overview

Taqueria Rosas in Mulberry received a single inspection on January 11, 2023, documenting 13 violations across high-priority, intermediate, and basic categories. High-priority violations included raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat beverages in the walk-in cooler, untreated eggs held at 56°F in a retail display cooler (eggs were voluntarily discarded during the inspection), and improper temperature control of hot-held food in the retail area. Intermediate violations included the person in charge unable to correctly answer questions about foodborne illness prevention and symptoms, absence of written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal event cleanup, and lack of hand drying devices in the toilet room. The facility's license type was changed during the inspection from Convenience Store Significant Food Service to Convenience Store Limited Food Service. The inspection was completed with requirements met.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

0Inspections
0Violations
0Closures
1FDACS Insp.

Last inspected FDACS:

Taqueria Rosas in Mulberry: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 0 violations / inspection 0 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg 3.26 violations / inspection 3.26 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Polk County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

Taqueria Rosas in Mulberry: 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 Inspection Requirements· 13 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ASHLEY MONTANEZ BRADSHAW, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Food establishment was changed from 124-Convenience Store Significant FS and/or Packaged Ice to 123- Convenience Store Limited FS. Provided establishment with Employee Health Guideline, Reporting Agreement, and Vomiting/ Diarrheal clean-up Guidance handout.

Risk-Based Violations

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
Backroom area- cartons of raw shell eggs are stored above beverages on the storage rack in the walk in cooler. Cos- cartons of raw shell eggs were moved to a new location during the visit. x Print Date: 1/11/2023 Page 1 of 4 20 P Citation Description: Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P Observation: Retail area- hotdogs in the reach in display cooler were internally probed with an accurate thermometer at a temperature of 60 deg F. Cos- all time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items were voluntarily discarded and held for credit to return to the vendor by management. 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
Person in charge could not respond correctly to questions related to foodborne illnesses and their symptoms. Provided establishment with Employee Health Guideline. o
3-501.16(B) Eggs that have not been treated to destroy all viable Salmonellae not stored in refrigerated equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less. 3-501.16(B) PP
Retail area- cartons of raw shell eggs in the reach in display cooler has an ambient temperature of 56 deg F. Cos- cartons of raw shell eggs were voluntarily discarded during the visit. x
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
No written procedures provided for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Provided establishment with guidance handout. 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
Toilet room- no disposable paper towels or other hand drying device provided in the unisex toilet room. o
3-201.11(C) Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf
Retail area- sleeves of crackers on the retail display shelf are labeled not for individual sale. Cossleeves of crackers were removed from retail sale and to be returned to vendor by management. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

213 Microbial analysis of finished product by an approved laboratory not obtained within the required time period. 5K-4.023(8)(a) F.A.C.
No microbiological lab ice test results provided during the visit. Microbiological lab ice test results are to be emailed to [email protected]. o
4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Backroom area- box of single service cups are stored directly on the floor near crockpot peanuts. o
4-301.13 Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation or not provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing. 4-301.13
Backroom area- no drain boards are installed at the warewash sink. o
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Backroom area- fan guards in the walk in coolers has a buildup of dust particles. o
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Backroom area- drain pipe between the handwash sink and mop sink is leaking. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Backroom area- ceiling tiles has holes and brown stains. o
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
Backroom area- floor in the walk in cooler near the ice machine has a buildup of plastic trash. o INSPECTION: VENDED WATER/VENDED ICE Violation Number

Taqueria Rosas in Mulberry: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has Taqueria Rosas in Mulberry had?
Taqueria Rosas in Mulberry has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
Has Taqueria Rosas in Mulberry ever been shut down?
No, Taqueria Rosas in Mulberry has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
When was Taqueria Rosas in Mulberry last inspected?
Taqueria Rosas in Mulberry was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 11, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Taqueria Rosas in Mulberry had?
Taqueria Rosas in Mulberry has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Taqueria Rosas in Mulberry find?
Taqueria Rosas in Mulberry was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 11, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Taqueria Rosas in Mulberry had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Taqueria Rosas in Mulberry has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Taqueria Rosas in Mulberry?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Taqueria Rosas in Mulberry are: 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) Pf; 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; 3-201.11(C): Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) Pf.

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