Taco Bell, 4647 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Taco Bell
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4647 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609
License #: 3911210
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Counter top by drink station
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
08/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
3/27/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chipped tub
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Flats bread. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go container not inverted in dry storage area
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
10/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. In dry storage area
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In dry storage area
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.mens room
2/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
4/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.By dry storage area
  • Critical - Establishment drainage system not designed and installed properly. RIC front line
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WIF
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. WIC Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Car batteriy at back door
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. RIC
11/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.floor tile broken and holding water at electrical panel .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. walk in cooler .
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. box of napkins
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. small reachin freezer.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. employee drink. walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. containers of sauces.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area. cigar .
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. to go lids not inverted , on cooks line.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by garbage can
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. small ants, in lobby window.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in walkin cooler.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. mop head.
9/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications./not working, front reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. to go container lids.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. not inverted on line.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface. reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back area.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. in walkin cooler by freezer.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. by back door.
1/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Sink compartments too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. pots and pans in all sinks.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, ice stored on wet papper towel.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. to go salad containers.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. wiping cloth stored in back employee handwash sink.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in walkin cooler.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. by back door.
9/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/19/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 11/18/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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