Taqueria Gerrero, 2690 S Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TAQUERIA GERRERO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2690 S Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
License #: 6019093
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 11/30/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Violation: 02-06-1 Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. PHF IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. WALKIN FREEZER
  • Violation: 14-29-1 Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. TO CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. WATER PUDDLED INSIDE REACHIN COOLER ON THE LINE
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair WOODEN SHELVES UNDER PREPTABLE
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair RUSTED SHELVES IN WALKIN
  • Critical. Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. POTS PANS AND UTINSELS Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 34-01-1 Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. GREASE RESEPTICLE IS NOT ON A HARD SURFACE GREASE IS SPILLED ON DIRT GROUND AROUND IT
  • Violation: 34-09-1 Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Violation: 34-10-1 Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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
11/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. PHF IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALKIN FREEZER
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. TO CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. WATER PUDDLED INSIDE REACHIN COOLER ON THE LINE
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair RUSTED SHELVES IN WALKIN
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair WOODEN SHELVES UNDER PREPTABLE
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. BY LINE COOK AND BAKER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. LARGE OPEN CAN USED TO STORE FOOD
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. ALL SINKS
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. POTS PANS AND UTINSELS Repeat Violation.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. GREASE RESEPTICLE IS NOT ON A HARD SURFACE GREASE IS SPILLED ON DIRT GROUND AROUND IT
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. HOOD
  • 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
09/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/18/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). COOKED RICE MADE PREVIOUS DAY HELD AT 81 DEGREES
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SEVERAL ITEMS WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED RICE PREVIOUS DAY HELD AT 81 DEGREES
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. SEVERAL TORNED BAGS DRY STORAGE AREA
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RAW EGGS ABOVE VEGETABLES WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WIC FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WIC
  • Critical. Observed cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food. UNCLEAN WIPING CLOTH TOUCHING COOKED TORTILLAS PREP TABLE
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. SEVERAL BOWLS IN WALK IN COOLER INSIDE COOKE FOOD STORAGE
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. OPEN BOTTLES OF WATER IN RIC
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. BOTH CUTTING COOK LINE
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. COOK LINE GASKETS
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SEVERAL POTS AND UNTENSILS IN HWS
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 35- 50 LIVE ROACHES DRY STORAGE FLOUR BAGS 2 FEET FROM PREP TABLE AREA
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 10 LIVE ROACHES BAKERY RACK FULL OF BAKERY ITEMS
  • Observed wall in disrepair. BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TILES MISSING
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
6/17/2010Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SEVERAL ITEMS IN WIC
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. WIC
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. SEVERAL BOTTLES OF WATER IN PREP AREA IN KITCHEN
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. TWO DOOR RIC COOK LINE
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. COOK LINE
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAKERY AREA HWS
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. COOK LINE
  • Light not functioning. HOOD SYSTEM
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. EXPIRED 2/11/2010 This violation must be corrected by : 5/11/2010.
2/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives.
  • Observed sponge used as a wiping cloth on a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
8/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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