Master Taqueria y Paleteria Mexicana
256 W Ardice Ave, Eustis, FL 32726 · Permanent Food Service · License 4508187
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 24 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (1 repeat), 16 basic (6 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-28
- Safety score72
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
9 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
More time given
Basic7
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
More time given
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
- First visitAug 24, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
21 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Windex stored directly on top of box of crackers at front counter. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No Chlorine strips.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Long white cutting board in the kitchen Fryer baskets
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No certified food manager for establishment.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Silvano and Marlen certificates expired 6-07-2026.
Basic16
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Bag of rice in dry storage. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In small ice maker. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
On oven door handle. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
On prep table. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Reach in drinks cooler shelves rusted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In upright white chest freezer in the kitchen.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
White microwave above steam table.
Repeat violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach in cooler at cook line
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
In orep reach in cooler.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Tiles outside walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Wall by three compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wall at cook line. Wall by white chest freezer.wall on the right when entering the kitchen.
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ceiling tiles over prep table. Ceiling tile over walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor at cook line. Floor in walk in cooler. Cleaning under dish racks in dish area. Floor under three compartment sink.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.