Taco Bell #126, 3498 Us 441 S, Okeechobee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TACO BELL #126
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3498 Us 441 S, Okeechobee, FL 34972
License #: 5700537
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 09/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.( observed handles on heat cabinets with food debris on backside of handles)
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 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.( observed handle of scoop resting in rice and cinnamon sugar bulk bins)
09/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.observed standing water along walkin cooler exterior wall under dry storage racks, old water growing slime under racks
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout lines receded in some areas more than 1/4 inch, some areas grout entirely missing
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.observed water from drainline in freezer frozen onto boxes of food on walkin freezer, food not directly exposed only cardboard boxes, may not store foods under leaks.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.waste line from walkin freezer leaking into freezer and on to floor at exterior wall of freezer under dry storage racks.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.observedvlexan pan with easily visible white debris still in interior of pan stored at clean dishrack **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed drain backed up with slime and food debris, foul odor on kitchen
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around frozen drink dispensing nozzles
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. At drive inn
5/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.observed grated floor drains with heavy amounts of old food inside.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water standing on floor under shelving at wall that is the walkin cooler, black growth on water.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.throughout kitchen and largely at fryer area and make line, grout lines filled with wet decaying food and floor drains with old food accumulated.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.observed deep grot lines at mop soni area and along floor in front of back door grout lines deep and filled with food debris and water, not cleanable. Grout lines receded throughout kitchen and at make line, food debris stuck on grout lines.tiles chipped and broken.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.drainline in freezer leaking ice river forming on boxed foods in freezer. Foods may not be stored under dripping lines all boxes must be discarded and if foods have come in contact with ice must be discarded, discard affected packaging and store foods out of area of contamination.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.at makeline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wash solution not clean. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Dob and date of training not available
2/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.standing water on floor at dry storage area, source unknown, leaking through wall/tiles at back wall possibly from cooler condensation line backup. Water may not pool in a way that allows employees to track water around establishment, while waiting for problem to be resolved.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.floor grout receded making floor uneasily cleanable and trapping food debris in grout lines
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.within grout lines
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.guacamole found at 52°F on line, this food is held by Taco Bell for 8 hours all others in this well cooler are 4 hours. Guacamole must be 41°F or colder or held for 4 hours and then discarded
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on frozen juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment.
11/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed drying racks for dishes located over pre wash sprayer area for dirty dishes
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location.observed scoops for sugar cinnamon and rice stored on exterior of rolling bin not inverted, old food on exterior in contact with scoops
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.at open open wire racks takeout boxes not inverted. Drink lids at front window
  • Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.splitter on place no backflow preventer on hose
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside/on/around freeze dispensing nozzles and dining room soda nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. On bulk cinnamon sugar bin
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Observed wire cage built inside establishment, electrical panels are located inside locked area
8/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.observed 5 employees working in food with no certified food manager onsite. Person in charge unable to answer basic food code questions. **Warning**at callback no certified manager onsite, 5 employees engaged in food prep
5/10/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.observed bottom of molded mopsink broken out concrete visible underneath at kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.drink lids at drivethrough **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of heavy black slimy mold-like substance/slime. At. Drive through window drink machine **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.observed 5 employees working in food with no certified food manager onsite. Person in charge unable to answer basic food code questions. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed new auto wash power soak 3 bay sink installed . Handsink moved to opposite side of same wall, on opposite side of decider wall from 3 bay. No Plan review information, requirements and application can be found at: www.myfloidalicense.com/dbpr/hr/forms/planreviewforms.html review done, Plan review information, requirements and application can be found at: www.myfloidalicense.com/dbpr/hr/forms/planreviewforms.html review not consulted. **Warning**
3/4/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Floor cove molding tiles missing.
  • Basic - Food in contact with a surface that was contaminated and not cleaned and sanitized before use.observed cook drop lid from steam table on floor then replace over food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.observed cook drop lid and pick up from floor without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.at slushy machine.
1/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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