Taco Bell, 826 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Taco Bell
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 826 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
License #: 1100090
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light above single service item shelves without cover.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment. Frozen Drinks. **Repeat Violation**
09/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light above single service item shelves without cover.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - 03A-02-4 Observed: High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 54°, 48°. Shredded cheddar 53°. Shredded cheese blend 50°, 50°. Cut tomatoes 54°, 52°. Moved majority of items to walk-in cooler. Discussed time as public health control for items on top of line. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Dish detergent on table above coffee pods. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - 14-80-4 Observed: Intermediate - Refrigerator 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. Foods at 48° and above at make line. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. In lobby at Mountain Dew.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment. Frozen Drinks. **Repeat Violation**
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Boxes blocking back door.
09/24/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 54°, 48°. Shredded cheddar 53°. Shredded cheese blend 50°, 50°. Cut tomatoes 54°, 52°.
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator 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. Foods at 48° and above at make line. **Warning**
09/24/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 54°, 49°. Cut lettuce 47°. Cooked corn 62°. Sour cream 46°. Shredded cheddar 47°. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment. Frozen drinks. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator 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. Foods at 44° and above at make line. **Warning**
07/15/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheddar 46°. Cut tomatoes 49°. Cut lettuce 47°. Shredded cheddar 48°. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment. Frozen drinks. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator 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. Foods at 46° and above at make line. **Warning**
07/14/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Rice and pasta lids. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. Closed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment. Frozen drinks.
3/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to dry pasta.
11/27/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to dry pasta.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Make line cooler.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Box of brownies left with back open.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. No proof available at time of inspection.
9/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen handsink
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees men's restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit quacamole at 56. Corrective action taken.
8/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers by cookline and one cracked in dry storage.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust fan guard walkin.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored cups not inverted by drivethru. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored next to food bottle of stainless steal polish.
1/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor soda. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface by ice machine.
7/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture at 3 baysink.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface fan guard.
3/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. SPLITTER OF MOP SINK.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. UNDER TEA AREA.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. FRONT AREA.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
6/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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