Taco Son, 7521 N 56 St, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TACO SON
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7521 N 56 St, Tampa, FL 33617
License #: 3916298
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 07/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice bin
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage cover not secured to frame
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Front reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Black beans in large pot covered corrective action moved to smaller pans and put in walk in cooler uncoverd **Corrected On-Site**
07/16/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By back reach in cooler
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Back of kitchen
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice bin
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Corrective action CFM came in.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
3/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Mop sink or curbed cleaning facility not accessible. Prep table with handsink attached to mop sink faucet.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth solution stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Front counter.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Cooked pork cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - cooked pork at 51°F overnight. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked rice cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - cooked rice at 62°F overnight. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt shrimp offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Seafood must be fully cooked or discarded. Shrimp use for Ceviche. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handsink - kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Ceviche. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler.
11/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded mozzarella 44?,sour cream 43? in reach-in cooler ...cooler adjusted to a lower temp setting **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soups in walk-in cooler
5/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk- in cooler
1/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walk-in
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. drive thru area
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walk-in ,storage Corrected On Site.
  • 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. in uncooked rice and beans Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.cooked rive in walk-in
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese 44, sour cream 44,cut tomato 45 in line reach-in (reach-in racks were lined with foil preventing air flow,foil was removed and temp affected food moved to walk-in ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked beans,saucesin walk-in
9/4/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.uncooked rice and beans
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. green chemical in front
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. line reach-in
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. dated for replacement on 1/10/12
6/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. cracked tile,missing grout in kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walk-in
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. cutting washed produce Corrected On Site.
  • 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.rice,beans
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.shopping bag with rice in walk-in
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sour cream @ 45 degrees in line reach-in Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. line reach-in
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
1/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walk-in
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.white 2 door refrigerator
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cooks line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. in walk-in
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.spraybottle of oil Corrected On Site.
9/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.purse on slicer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • 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.bulk beans and rice
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. not inverted
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.walk-in
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.spraybottle of oil,butter
5/26/2011Routine - 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. all prepaired food in walk-in
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.spraybottle of oil
  • 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. plastic containers used in flour ,beans
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. filters not date marked Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic shopping bags used for storage in walk-in
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. barewood utinsil rack over 3compartment sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. drive thru
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.not inverted
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walk-in
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.degreaser
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
11/10/2010Routine - 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. walk-in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.limes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.freezer Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.wet towls Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. not date marked
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. as bean scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. barewood utensil rack over 3compartment
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.mopsink
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall.over 3compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. degreaser Corrected On Site.
8/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an unlabeled squeeze bottle.
  • Critical. Observed raw beef stored over cheese in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on mopsink.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
4/5/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees....restrooms.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed debris from renovating on dining room floor.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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.
3/9/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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