Tacos Express Inc, 9785 S Orange Blossom Trl Ste C, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TACOS EXPRESS INC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9785 S Orange Blossom Trl Ste C, Orlando, FL 32837
License #: 5812473
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 11/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Peeling paint observed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed for 20 seats and 34 seats counted. Operator did not provided email for seating change form. Referred operator to DBPR website. **Warning** Callback Inspection: printed seating change form provided to operator.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Resulting in standing water present - Cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By back door **Warning**
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
  • Basic - Paper towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry goods containers and squeeze bottles throughout establishment. **Warning** Callback Inspection: labeling observed but English labeling also required in addition to Spanish
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken over beans in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Callback Inspection: raw beef above salsa burrito sauce in reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Condiment buffet in dining area - sneeze guard not adequate for food protection. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Bleach used for warewashing **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. Verified with plan review: no remodel plans submitted and an ice machine and dump sink/handsink have been installed. Submit plans for approval prior to Callback Inspection date: email plan review at dhr.planreview@dbpr.state.fl.us **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator offers steaks and fried eggs on menu. Consumer advisory provided to operator. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In queso in reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Peeling paint observed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Single service cups and glasses stored in close proximity to dump sink by ice machine **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed for 20 seats and 34 seats counted. Operator did not provided email for seating change form. Referred operator to DBPR website. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Resulting in standing water present - Cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By back door **Warning**
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometers observed in any coolers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old date mark not removed from container stored in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Paper towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry goods containers and squeeze bottles throughout establishment. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 86-91° at 5pm - cooked 1:30pm **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of tomato sauce **Warning**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken over beans in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. White reach in cooler: sour cream 54° (less than 4 hours) Stainless steel reach in cooler: shrimp 46°, beef 46°, queso 44-45°, raw chicken 44° Make table/prep reach in cooler: beef 44° (stacked too high), raw shrimp 46°, raw chicken 47° Front counter: Horacha milk drink 55° - Time as a Public Health Control procedure provided to operator **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. Chicken soup 48° and beef soup 44° cooked previous night **Warning**
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Condiment buffet in dining area - sneeze guard not adequate for food protection. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Improper cooling of beef and chicken soups improper cooling of rice **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Chemical spray bottle stored by clean cups and glasses - front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Discussed cooling in shallow metal pans and storing uncovered while cooling. Refer to cooling section of temperature table: foods not cooling at sufficient rate after cooking and after prep **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by Cookline cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Bleach used for warewashing **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Verified with plan review: no remodel plans submitted and an ice machine and dump sink/handsink have been installed. Submit plans for approval prior to Callback Inspection date: email plan review at dhr.planreview@dbpr.state.fl.us **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator offers steaks and fried eggs on menu. Consumer advisory provided to operator. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Stainless steel reach in cooler: holding 43° on the left and 50° on the right. Make table/prep reach in cooler: 43-44° **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. CUTTING BOARD ON SALSA MAKE TABLE
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. WOOD SHELVES IN KITCHEN **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. TWO SPRAY BOTTLES HANGING FROM HANDWASH SINK AND SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET ON COOK LINE PREP TABLE.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained. ALL **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. REACH IN COOLERS AND MICROWAVE
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
6/18/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. SHRIMP
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. SHELVES **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. COOK DRIED HANDS ON SOILED APRON
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. COOK
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. COOK
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. COOK
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. COOK
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. PLASTIC SHOE BOXES TO STORE MEATS
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. WIPING SOILED GLOVES ON CLOTH TOWEL
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. SPRAY BOTTLE OF GLASS CLEANER HANGING FROM FRONT HANDWASH SINK **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. ALL
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. COOK HAS NO IDEA HOW OR WHEN OR WHERE TO WASH HANDS OR WHEN TO CHANGE GLOVES!
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. COOK WASHED HANDS IN UTILITY SINK
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. COOK LINE HANDWASH SINK IS STILL BLOCKED BY REACH IN COOLER AND COOK IS NOT WASHING HIS HANDS!!!
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. FRONT
1/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. IN RICE
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. SHELVES OVER MAKE TABLE REACH IN COOLER **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. COOK LINE HWS BLOCKED BY REACH IN COOLER
  • Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. FRONT HANDWASH SINK
11/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/4/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. MAKE TABLE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 56F **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ALL PHF/TCS IN MAKE TABLE AT 49-56F UNDER 4 HRS. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. ITEMS BEING STORED IN DRINK ICE (IN ICE MACHINE) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Various beverages and a pitcher containing an oatmeal drink stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. **Warning**
5/31/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN OVER COOKED BEEF AND RAW BEEF OVER CILANTRO IN REACH IN COOLER **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. SANITIZER BUCKET ON PREP TABLE
2/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/5/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. *MUST BE CORRECTED BY 12-05-12
10/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. MAKE TABLE *ALL PHF AT 46-54F Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 10-05-12.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. FRONT Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.FRONT Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. PLASTIC BOTTLED BEVERAGES *WATER
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ALL PHF IN MAKE TABLE *RAW and COOKED MEATS* AT 46-54F UNDER 4 HRS Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 10-05-12.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. SANITIZER BUCKET INSIDE FRONT HANDWASH SINK
10/4/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. WOOD SHELVING NOT SEALED
  • Critical - Violation: 22-22-1 Observed EXCESSIVE encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BOTH HANDWASH SINKS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. FRONT HANDWASH SINK NEXT TO ICE MACHINE
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. THEY HAVE CERTIFICATE FOR OLD OWNER POSTED This violation must be corrected by : 7-30-12.
8/2/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. EVERYTHING IN MAKE TABLE 45-46F. ALL PHF MOVED TO NEARBY REACH IN COOLER. NO WARNING ISSUED.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BOTH HANDWASH SINKS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. FRONT HANDWASH SINK NEXT TO ICE MACHINE
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. THEY HAVE CERTIFICATE FOR OLD OWNER POSTED This violation must be corrected by : 7-30-12.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. FRONT HANDWASH SINK NEXT TO ICE MACHINE
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. WOOD SHELVING NOT SEALED
  • Critical - Observed EXCESSIVE encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ALL MEATS BOTH RAW and COOKED IN MAKE TABLE TOP AT 45-46F UNDER 4 HRS Corrected On Site. RAPID CHILL and MOVED TO ALTERNATE COOLER NEARBY
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. TRIPE THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE Corrected On Site.
5/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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