Food Safety Report: El Gran Taco Loco, 436 N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL, USA.

436 North Krome Avenue, Homestead, 33030 Florida, United States

Closure Date: 11/06/2024

Violations:
- High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 dead flies in kitchen near reach in cooler.

- High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed insect killer stored on shelf in kitchen.

- High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall in kitchen. Observed 5 live roaches crawling on floor under steam table in kitchen.

- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomato (54F - Cold Holding); Sausage (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken (56F - Cold Holding); Rice (55F - Cold Holding); Beans (62F - Cold Holding); Green Sauce (47F - Cold Holding); Cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Beef (60F - Cold Holding). As per operator, they were prepared the previous day. Stop Sale was Issued.

- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomato (54F - Cold Holding); Sausage (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken (56F - Cold Holding); Rice (55F - Cold Holding); Beans (62F - Cold Holding); Green Sauce (47F - Cold Holding); Cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Beef (60F - Cold Holding). As per operator, they were prepared the previous day. Stop Sale was Issued.

- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**

Source: Florida Department of Health