Taco Al Carbon, 4420 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TACO AL CARBON
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4420 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33461
License #: 6012182
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 08/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Boxes of tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Container of salsa, beans.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 44F raw beef, 44F cooked chicken, in walk in cooler. Overnight.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored above vegetables in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.STOVE TOP
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.HOOD FILTERS
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.STAINS. KITCHEN
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.TORN FOIL ON PREP TABLE SHELVING
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.WIC
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.INSIDE LID OF ICE MACHINE BROKEN. METAL LEDGE PROTRUDING
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.TO GO CONTAINERS
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.FOODHANDLER
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.BARBECUE BEEF. COOKED IN WIC 2/27/14. STOP SALE ISSUED
  • High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.0 ppm chlorine dishmachine
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.KITCHEN **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. STOP SALE ISSUED
3/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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 called for service- operator using three compartment sink **Warning**
10/28/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Food stored outside. 2 reach in freezer and ice machine **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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 called for service- operator using three compartment sink **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
9/20/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in walk cooler **Corrected On-Site**
5/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
2/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed an container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean IN REACH IN COOLER
  • 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.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SEVERAL ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. OPENS CAN OF TOMATOE
  • Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
5/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. COFFEE CUP WITHOUT LID
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. COOK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PREP TABLE EATING Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. MEDICINE BOTTLE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. PURSE STORED NEXT TO FOOD
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. SEVERAL ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED Repeat Violation.
2/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
10/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. This violation must be corrected by : 8/9/11.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. BOTTLE OF SODA
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SPOONS INSIDE HWS
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. CONTAINER IN BEANS
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. BEEF IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
6/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Light not functioning. LIGHT BULB MISSING AT HOOD SYSTEM
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. BOTTLE OF WATER REACH IN COOLER COOK LINE
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. ON HOOD SYSTEM FILTERS
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. CONTAINERS OF DRESSING IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. RAW CHICKEN IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WALL
2/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. BEEF IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FISH ON PREP TABLE
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. ONIONS IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. TORNED TIN FOIL AND MAYO JAR UNCOVERED COVERING FOOD ITEMS
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. COOK AT COOK LINE
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACHIN COOKERS
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. SPOONS NOT INVERTED Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.
10/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.OPEN CAN OF MILK IN RIC
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN ONION BIN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. CHANGE GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. BOTTLE OF WATER IN PREP TABLE
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. THREE DOOR RIC KITCHEN
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 10PPM . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WIRE SHELVE IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. ALUMINUM TRAYS AND COVERS NOT PROTECTED FROM DEBRIS COMING PREP TABLE
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
4/6/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SEVERAL ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLERS PREPARED PREVIOUS DAY NOT DATE MARKED
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. CRATE OF CORN IN WIC
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. SEVERAL ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT COVERED
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. BOWL IN RICE AND DRY BEANS BINS
  • Light not functioning. HOOD SYSTEM COOK LINE
2/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED BEEF AND CHICKEN IN WIC NOT DATE LABEL
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives.
9/14/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE 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. SUGAR BIN 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. SHREDDING CHEESE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. BOTTLE OF WATER
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SPOON IN HWS
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. GLASS CLEANER DRY STORAGE
8/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/1/2008Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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