Taco Bell, 3209 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Taco Bell
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3209 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303
License #: 4702822
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 07/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At metal pans stored near thermalizers.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Churros at walk in freezer not covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed side door of cardboard dumpster left open. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left in mop bucket near mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At men's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
07/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans stored above three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Tostada shells. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Wrappers at dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At back door to kitchen.
3/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Empanadas and Cinnabon delights. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left in mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
11/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Holding cabinets at cook line.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored above three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. At cook line.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Churros and empanadas. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Next to thermalizer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed box of gloves resting in hand sink near office. **Corrected On-Site**
7/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over make stations.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Door frames on reach in coolers under make station.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Case of cinnamon twists.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees took out trash, then proceeded to wipe dine in food trays for reuse without washing hands.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter sink blocked by light covers. **Corrected On-Site**
5/8/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment. Smoothie machine. **Repeat Violation**
1/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on the smoothie machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers in the kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.Observed two cases of napkin setting on the floor in the back stockroom area.
9/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an employee open beverage container.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; cinnamin sugar.
5/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of ice dispenser on customer drink machine.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk cinamin sugar.
1/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • OBSERVED METAL PANS STORED WET ON SHELF ABOVE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK
9/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
6/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
2/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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