El Paso Taco, 108 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL PASO TACO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 108 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
License #: 6011451
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices, salt,
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
07/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/1/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach double metal door ambient temperature 48° f
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.yellow rice 50/53 ° f cooked chicken 49.5/ 50° f cheek cooked beef 47/49° f
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/spinach/cabbage not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours of the time cut. Cut lettuce at 55° f
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Beef chorizo- white rice- sour cream and lettuce 49/55° f-chicken nuggets 48/50° f - chili sauce with cooked cut onions 48/50° f see stop sale
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. See citation 03a- and 03d for temperature
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Mussel tag warning was issued-
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
9/12/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Reach in cooler metal double doors
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beans cooked from previous day at 60° f- see stop sale- rice cooked from previous day 65° f- see stop sale
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.shredded pork 49/51° f- shrimp 54° f- squid 52° f- raw eggs 62° f- crab meat 52° f-
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer _ not all products commercially packaged.
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.shredded beef- from 08/21/13 - current date 08/30/13
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Shredded beef
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.cooling and cold holding
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Mussels tags - not kept
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
8/30/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
3/5/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.SEVERAL ITEMS IN REACH COOLER NOT DATE LABELED
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. OWNER STILL OWES 50.00 LATE FEES
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. HWS
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. HOOD SYSTEM
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. BEEF
3/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. EMPLOYEES BATHROOOOM
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. HANDEL INSIDE FOOD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. CART
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. FAUCET HANDEL MISSING Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.SEVERAL ITEMS IN REACH IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE SCOOP STORED UNCLEAN CONTAINER
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. RAW FISH ON PREPTABLE
3/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. BOWL ON RICE
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. CUTTING BOARD IN COOK LINE HAS A HOLE
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BOTH HWS
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. AT BAR
10/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. MAKING TACO FOR CUSTOMERS MUST WEAR GLOVES WHEN TOUCHING RTE FOODS
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. BOTH AT COOK LINE
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. SPOONS AT WAITSTAFF ARE NOT INVERTED WITH HANDEL UP
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. AT MOP SINK
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. WAITSTAFF AREA
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. BLACK CART BLOCKING EXIT BACKROOM DOOR
5/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. DID NOT USE SOAP
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. PANS AND SPOONS IN BOTH HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. DISH AREA
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
1/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). COOKED RICE HELD AT 55 DEGREES OVERNIGHT
  • Critical. Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days. This violation must be corrected by : 10/18/09.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. WIC BEEF & RICE
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE HELD AT 55 DEGREES OVERNIGHT
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. COOKED RICE HELD AT 55 DEGREES OVERNIGHT
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RIC
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. TO COVER RTE PEPPERS IN WIC
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. EXCEEDS MAXIMUM STRENGTH Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ON ICE MACHINE WHERE IDE SCOOP IS KEPT
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. MOP SUPPLIES
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BOTH BATHROOMS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. WD40 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/18/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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