How many health inspections has Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven had?

Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

Has Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven ever been shut down?

No, Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

How many inspections has Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven had?

Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven find?

Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 22, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).

Has Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven

3802 Rifle Range Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Polk County · Food Service
Owner: Riveco Food Service LLC
DBPR License: MFD6351303
FDACS Estab #: 413337

Overview

Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven is a Risk Level 1 food service establishment that underwent an initial inspection on March 22, 2023 as part of pre-opening compliance review. The facility had not yet opened to the public at the time of inspection. The inspector identified one intermediate priority violation: the establishment lacked written procedures for responding to vomit or diarrhea events. Management received guidance on developing step-by-step cleanup procedures. The inspection was completed with requirements met.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

0Inspections

0Violations

0Closures

1FDACS Insp.

Last inspected FDACS: March 22, 2023

Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven: 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

Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven: 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.

2023 — 1 inspection

Mar 22, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Request# 5094344. Initial inspection conducted. Water service documentation attached. Retail hemp food entity is not open yet, but owner plans to open as soon as all his required permits have been issued. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.

Risk-Based Violations

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

The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure available. A guidance handout was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up step by step procedures for vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up. o Print Date: 3/22/2023 Page 1 of 3

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14

Back area- no hand wash sign posted at the hand wash sink in the employee restroom. A hand wash sign was provided to the person in charge. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

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

Outside area- a soffit vent panel is hanging down leaving a gap/opening into the roof overhang in the back of the building. o

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Back area- no covered waste receptacle provided in the employee restroom. o

Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven had?: Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
Has Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven ever been shut down?: No, Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
When was Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven last inspected?: Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 22, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven had?: Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven find?: Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 22, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Tacos El Rey in Winter Haven are: 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 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; 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.