Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar, 224 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ROCCO'S TACOS & TEQUILA BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 224 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401-5513
License #: 6011641
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed unwrapped straws for single serve in wait station. **Warning**
10/15/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on dish storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in soiled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee during food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on dish storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men's and women's bathrooms. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Observed packaged chorizo in container of standing water near prep sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed unwrapped straws for single serve in wait station. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tortilla station/dessert. Churro batter 47°f, cheesecake flan 43°f, tres leches w/meringue 42° Due to Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Due to Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Operator adjusted temperature and will monitor. As a Corrective Action. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed on steam table Retried beans 109°f-112°, black beans 112-124°. Operator reheated black beans 180°, refried beans 174°. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tortilla station/dessert. Churro batter 47°f,Due to Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Due to Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Operator adjusted temperature and will monitor. As a Corrective Action. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of debris-in the interior of the ice machine. Observed in both ice machines. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed Tortilla station/dessert. Churro batter 47°f, cheesecake flan 43°f, tres leches w/meringue 42°. Operator adjusted temperature and will monitor. As A Corrective Action. **Warning**
08/14/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, in seasoning.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer, boxes of chicken, in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface, tortillas on cookline.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer, sauce" **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hole in wall, in ware washing area.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, by chips dispenser.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris, at bar.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, various food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Basic - Waste line passing through ice storage bin.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator can use 3 compartment sink.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination, condiments at bar.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler, raw fish stored over cooked beans. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by ware washing racks.
6/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Rear hall **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Cases of food **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Line RIC at 48-50f, do not use for TTCS food intel capable of 41f **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well broken, dirty ice cream scoop used **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Employee bathroom **Warning**
  • Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Paint cans on and beside hot water heater, **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans, corn, fish at 48-50f for 2hours, corrective action taken, moved or threw out **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Glass cleaner over soups in hot hold, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Server station, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by mop bucket. Employee bathroom, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Line HWS **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training class scheduled **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
9/25/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/20/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Cups back hall by beer cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Server station **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In rice **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knives for cutting desserts, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance labeled as salsa **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice at 72f overnight, discarded **Warning**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Stacked food containers on line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Beef, pork WIC 56f from previous day, discarded **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. WIC ground beef over shrimp, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Batteries with spices **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Line HWS blocked by new cooler. Plumber called to pull sink forward. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. By chip station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. For warewash **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. CFM Arrived at end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer by mop sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
1/16/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED WITH PIE SHELLS Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN FLOUR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. DRINK CONTAINER AT BAR Corrected On Site.
10/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. REAR PREP AREA
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED CHLORINE
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. GROIND BEEF OVER SHRIMP WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. REAR DOOR
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. KITCHEN FAUCET
7/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. PLASTIC PANS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BETWEEN DIRTY and CLEAN DISHES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. REACHIN COOLERS
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACHIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.SERVER STATION HWS RINSING PTCHER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ICE CREAM SCOOP Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. DISH AREA and MOPSINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. REAR DOOR
12/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR CLOSURE BROKEN
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm chlorine , use alternative sanitIZATION until repaired
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. PLASTIC TUBS and METAL PANS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED WITH COOLING BEEF Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED CHLORINE and QUAT Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. SOUPS IN WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW FISH REACHIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. LINE HWS LOOSE and COMING OFF WALL
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. SERVER STATION HWS CLOGGED Corrected On Site.
7/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/30/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). BLACK BEANS & REFRIED BEANS IN WALKIN COOLER NOT PROPERLY COOLED
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. EGG BATTER AT 64F JUST MADE, IN ICE BATH
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. BLACK BEANS MADE PREVIOUS DAY AT 62F IN WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site. THROWN OUT
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. REFRIED BEANS AT 62-72F IN WALKIN MADE PREVIOUS DAY, Corrected On Site. THROWN OUT
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. TUNA ON COUNTER Corrected On Site. PUT UNDER WATER
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. BAR MIXES IN BAR ICE BINS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICE CREAM IN REACHIN FREEZER 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. IN SPICES
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. TOUCHING TORTILLAS Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. KNIFE BETWEEN TABLE & WALL Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. BAR Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands. BETWEEN GLOVE CHANGES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED CHLORINE
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. PLASTIC PANS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. DISHROOM AREA BLOCKED WITH CRATES
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. FOOD IN PREP HWS & BAR HWS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. DISHROOM HWS FULL OF WATER
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. KITCHEN HWS, BAR HWS X 2 Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR HWS X 2 Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BAR HWS X 2
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. DISHROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Some training for frobt of house documented on list; no proof for back of house on site. This violation must be corrected by : 3/21/11.
1/18/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. GRILLED VEGETABLE , PORK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW FISH OVER PRODUCE COOKSLINE RIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.MEATBALLS IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE CREAM SCOOP IB BOTTOM OF FREEZER
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. SERVER STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. not inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. WET NESTED PANS
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. vacuum cleaner in sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED WITH DRINKS AT BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. FOOD IN PREP HWS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. PREP AREA
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. 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.IN KITCHEN
8/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHIROZON ON LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.BOTH LINE COOKS WITH RTE FOODS ON LINE Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. MESECA Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. LINE REACHIN
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. BY LINE COOKS
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. MANY HOLES
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. OVER THE LINE
6/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. COOK HANDLING BUN WITH BARE HAND Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. ROCCO'S SPICE
  • Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. BAR
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. MANY
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. MANY
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. UNWRAPPED SAWERS AT BAR ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMER HANDLING
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. TRASH CONTAINER IN FRONT OF SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. PREP SINK HAS SOAP & PAPER TOWEL
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. DRAIN PIPE GOING INTO HANDSINK BY WAIT STATION
  • Critical. ROLLING CART STORED IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM BLOCKING HANDSINK
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. EMPLOYEE RESTROOM
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS NOT WORKING IN KITCHEN
  • Observed wall in disrepair. END OF LINE BY HANDSINK TILE BROKEN WITH HOLE IN WALL
  • Light not functioning. UNDER HOOD
12/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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