Taco Bell, 1506 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Taco Bell
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1506 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304
License #: 4702054
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 09/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean dish rack. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottle of orange juice in walk-in cooler stored with food. **Corrected On-Site**
09/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near office and right side of storage rack for tortilla chips. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Drink cup of rack with single service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Square 6" deep pans on clean dish rack. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Water leaking from somewhere around soda dispenser/ice machine in drive thru. Causing water to puddle onto the floor.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in bucket not at proper minimum strength. Drive thru side cook line at 0.00. .Corrected to 75 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Interior of steamer unit lobby side of cook line.
5/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.corner wall next to tortilla storage rack by office.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food tubs on top drying rack in ware wash area.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. At drive thru
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. At cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
1/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. At soda dispenser in drivethru.
  • Basic - Observed old food labels stuck to clean and stored dishes.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Churros and empanadas. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left in mop bucket.
10/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/23/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed proof of required state approved employee training, however employee training documents observed were expired and incomplete for staff on duty. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
6/24/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Lemon/lime slicer.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Seasoned ground beef on damaged rack in walk in cooler which leaves beef about one inch off of floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Soda unit has leaking fixture near drive thru.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Backflow preventer on mop sink.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed lids for fruitista freeze.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Churros.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around tea urn dispenser.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment. Fruitista freeze machine nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee working drive thru serving fruitista and soft drinks.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. In lobby.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per manager, roughly 7 out of 21 employees are food safety trained and there was no proof of training for any employee on staff at time of inspection.
6/24/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers throughout kitchen and drive thru area. **Warning**
  • Observed proof of required state approved employee training, however employee training documents observed were expired and incomplete for staff on duty. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
4/16/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on front handwash sink.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of corn stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean pans not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under fryer.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
4/11/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at rear hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
2/13/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of old backage debris in restroom. Manager cleaned and sanitized restroom floors. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at rear hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains inside customer restroom. General Manager Ondrell Vance states a blockage exist in piping beneath park lot (not visible to eye), until issue is resolved the backflow from drains in restroom will continue. No live back flow observed at time of inspection. Manager states "Mr. Rooter" plumbing services is working to clarify the proper party accountable for repair cost (establishment or city of Tallahassee). Manager states once clarification is found repairs will be executed at establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
2/6/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Light not functioning in kitchen over heating cabinet. **Warning**
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers throughout kitchen and drive thru area. **Warning**
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at rear of establishment near walk in cooler. Observed no hand wash sign provided at one of two unisex restrooms for staff and customers in lobby area. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed bottled waters and box of lettuce stored on floor inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substances on soda dispensing nozzles in drive thru area. **Warning**
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair; leaking apparently due to heavy rain outside at time of inspection. At rear of establishment near walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed proof of required state approved employee training, however employee training documents observed were expired and incomplete for staff on duty. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Observed to go platter lids and wrapped straws stored on floor near office area. **Warning**
12/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink with paper towel dispenser not functioning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; unisex restroom.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. back door block by trash. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; tea at drive thru.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb; mop sink.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; bulk cinnamin sugar in storage area.
6/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Near rear of establishment.
2/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; cinnamon sugar. Corrected On Site.
10/27/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; back sink. Corrected On Site.
2/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
8/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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