Taco Bus, 1001 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TACO BUS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1001 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33604-7109
License #: 3916447
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.holes in parking lot.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.outside by dumpsters **Repeat Violation**
10/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.hot water faucet by floor mounted mixer.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
1/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.by dumpster
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.by three compartment sink
8/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
2/25/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.corrected on site
1/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before donning gloves for working with food Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bakery
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.bus
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
7/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.missing tiles
  • Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.by meat saw blocked by equipment
  • Hole in wall.men's rest room
  • Critical - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food debris.
  • Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.missing fixture cover front prep area by shredder
  • Critical - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Critical - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.rear prep area
  • Open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Critical - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.by dumpster
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
  • Critical - case of whole eggs resting on floor.just delivered Corrected On Site.
3/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Electrical switch missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.missing floor tiles
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelves under food equipment
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.rear of building by dumpsters
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
8/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.broken floor tiles
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.missing floor tiles
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. by 3 comp. sink blockec
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelves in prep area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed liquid waste leakage from dumpster onto ground/dumpster pad.strong odor liquid on ground behind pad
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.back of bus
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.produce just delivered Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.rear hand sink
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.rear of bus
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.rear hand sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.prep area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bakery area
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.small dumpster
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.prep area
  • Critical. Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair.kitchen
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.front prep area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.by slicer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.hallway by rear door
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
  • Critical. Electrical switch missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.storage room
11/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
8/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Sewage and waste water disposed properly
  • Critical. Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
  • Critical. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Critical. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Critical. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
8/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.walk-in
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. storage in 2nd building ,walk-in
  • Critical. Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar at front bar
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. entrance shelves 2nd building
  • Violation: 14-49-1 Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. gallon jugs for tea
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelves in preparation area in 2nd building
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.mopsink
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-14-1 Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair.dish washing area 2nd building
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.2nd building
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris through out 2nd building
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. 2nd building
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. beverage storage ,dish washing area 2nd building
  • Critical. Violation: 47-16-2 Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. under front counter
7/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.walk-in
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. storage in 2nd building ,walk-in
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar at front bar
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. entrance shelves 2nd building
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. gallon jugs for tea
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. front shelves need repainted
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelves in preparation area in 2nd building
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.mopsink
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. ladies restroom
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair.dish washing area 2nd building
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.2nd building
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris through out 2nd building
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. 2nd building
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.unfinished door frame 2nd building , damaged by main door on sEcond building
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. beverage storage ,dish washing area 2nd building
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. under front counter
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 7/4/04.
5/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.storage
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. painted surface peeling on shelves behind front counter
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.in storage
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.storage
  • Plumbing improperly installed.3compartment sink faucet in storage building doesn't reach all 3 sinks
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. by handsink and storage
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.walk-in door frame in storage
  • Observed hole in ceiling.over reach-in by 3compartment sink,storage
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.in storage
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. side door
11/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. eggs over pork in walk-in
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk-in
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. painted surface peeling on shelves at front counter
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.missing tiles in ladies restroom
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. door way to walk-in
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. household use raid
  • 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.k class
7/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/13/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/12/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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