EL COCHILOCO TACOS AND MORE RESTAURANT

Name: EL COCHILOCO TACOS AND MORE RESTAURANT
Address: 1385 S BELCHER RD, LARGO, FL, 33771, US
Rating: 72.8

1385 S BELCHER RD, LARGO, FL 33771

License #6212397

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72.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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EL COCHILOCO TACOS AND MORE RESTAURANT in LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 72.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 25 total violations — 5 critical, 8 major, 12 minor.

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[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between prep tables next to entry to kitchen. Operator relocated knife to magnetic board.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table stained.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water measuring 81F. Operator turned hot water on. Measuring 110F.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed whole tomatoes. Operator rearranged eggs to bottom.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD 40 lubricant spray stored over paper bags on microwave. Operator relocated spray to bottom shelf with chemicals.
[29-20-5] Very slow draining water in handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked by trash can. Operator relocated trash can.

Warning Issued
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From prep table in kitchen. Employee placed rice in reach-in freezer. Re checked temp reading a. cooked white rice (67F - Cold Holding) 59f
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Shelf in warewashing area is rusted. Torn gasket on right side reach-in cooler door located across from gas stove in kitchen.
[25-06-4] Single-service containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Located on top of microwave in kitchen.
[31A-12-4] No handwash sink for employees in kitchen. Hand wash sink located in warewashing area is missing faucet and no running water. Only hand wash sink located in restroom. Operator arrived and replaced water faucet at hand wash sink. Hand wash sink is operational. Hot water 89f.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained with black substance.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink in warewashing area missing faucet. No running water. Operator replaced faucet on hand wash sink. Checked temperature on hot water reading 89f.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Emmanuel De Dios CFM expired on 07-07-2025.
[16-46-4] Old blue label stuck to food container on shelf in warewashing area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above batter in refrigerator located near ice machine in kitchen. Employee placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed keys. Cleaned and sanitized the area.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running water at hand wash sink in warewashing area. No other hand wash sink in vicinity. Operator replaced faucet on hand wash sink. Checked temperature on hot water reading 89f

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