Taco Cantina, 1700 New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TACO CANTINA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1700 New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 32904
License #: 1506135
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 4/18/2012

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Inspection findings

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  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.wet stacking of clean pans observed
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.the incorect test kit is available , must obtain quatenary test papers
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.air intake vents in the kitchen , moderate buildup
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.burger patties a at 43 degress fahrenheit in the large upright reachnin cooler, made in the morning rapid chill to 41 df or below Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.the chilli is at 117 df in the center of the hot hold container and 148 df on the outer edge,. must stir to achieve and maintaine 135 degress fahrenheit for safe hot holding Corrected On Site.
4/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.under the 3 bay sink
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.in the dishroom
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.dishroom location Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.no test strips
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 3-12-2012.
  • 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. all emplyees must be food safety trained within 60 days of hire
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.sanitizer bucket in the sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.moderate build up
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.plastic utensils at the front counter Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.case of cups Corrected On Site.
1/12/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.toxic level
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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. Pro
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw unwrapped chicken above cheese in the freezer
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs over clean ready to eat veggies
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.toxic at 3 bin sink
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
8/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at the front line hws
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.the plastic utensils on the front counter are not inverted with handles facing the customers and are not protected from possible cross contaminatiin
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.case of paper products
5/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.while prepairing food
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.no air exchanged
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.before putting on gloves
2/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
11/5/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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