Taqueria Matamoros, 10816 Us 41 N, Palmetto, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TAQUERIA MATAMOROS
Type: Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle
Address: 10816 Us 41 N, Palmetto, FL 34221
License #: 5150286
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 3/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa with cut tomatoes held in 3CS 67°F. Advised to keep 41°F or below. Owner Placed on ice.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
3/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/23/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RIC ambient temp 50°F. Food placed on ice and/or moved to working cooling unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dish soap provided at HWS. **Warning**
1/11/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
6/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Expired proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training cards expired October 2012. **Warning**
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. **Warning**
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. **Warning**
12/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 21 CFR 178.1010. Lavender scented bleach used. Only plain bleach is approved. **Warning**
  • Critical - Expired proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training cards expired October 2012. **Warning**
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink bay covered by cutting board. **Warning**
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Hand sink and three bay sink were replaced on 12-8-2012 per operators. Plumbing work is not complete. **Warning**
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. **Warning**
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed less than 1 handwash sink or number required by law for employees. Unit hand sink is in process of being replaced. Establishment is operating without a hand sink on the unit. **Warning**
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in kitchen unit. **Warning**
12/9/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Incomplete 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. Training cards not provided for temporary/occasional help.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on cutting board.
5/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor(bag of to go containers and sleeve of to go cups)
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Observed bowl of sliced limes stored on ledge outside of order window for customer self serve and lacking cover Corrected On Site.
10/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - MOBILE FOOD UNIT LACING LICENSE NUMBER DISPLAYED ON OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE
  • Critical - OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNT OF FLIES INSIDE MOBILE FOOD UNIT
  • Critical - OBSERVED OPEN BEVERAGE CONTAINER ON FOOD PREP AREA
  • OBSERVED SCOOP FOR SAUCE LACKING HANDLE
6/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
6/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
5/1/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed container of cut limes display outside of mobile food unit for customer self serve uncovered.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Observed pot of soup stored on floor
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Observed container of sauce stored on floor . Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Operator in process of repairing floor
  • Critical. Current Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
  • Critical. Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
2/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • 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
10/10/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-07-1 No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • 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. Upon callback, establishment still lacking certified food m
8/30/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 5/30/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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