Taco John's, 3216 Singing Hills Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51106 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TACO JOHN'S
Address: 3216 Singing Hills Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51106
Phone: 712-222-1223
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 02/17/2016

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Taco John's, 3216 Singing Hills Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51106 »


Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    Observation: The ice machine was not clean to sight. The unit was being clean prior to me leaving.
  • A temperature measuring device with a suitable small diameter probe is provided and readily accessible to measure the temperature of thin foods
    Observation: The facility does not have a thin probe thermometer to test small masses with.
  • Air drying of equipment and utensils
    Observation: The containers in the back were not being air dried prior to storage.
  • Separation from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service
    Observation: There was some chemicals above the three hole sink. The units were moved during inspection.
  • Protecting food from environmental contamination
    Observation: Several items in the freezer unit were uncovered. The manager stated she would cover the items after I left.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
    Observation: The bottoms of the untensil container in the back was not clean to sight. The fan in the prep room, can racks, freezer bottoms were not clean to sight.
  • Ventilation hood system and filters designed to be cleanable, prevent dripping, and are adequate to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings
    Observation: The vent screens in the walk in cooler were not clean to sight.
  • Established procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
    Observation: The facility did not have a diarrhea vomit clean up plan. I provided a noro clean up plan and the PIC stated they would place it into protocol.
02/17/2016Regular
  • Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
    Observation: The carts with water on the bottom and the wire racks in the prep area were not clean to sight.
  • Storage of clean linens, single-service, and single use articles
    Observation: Several single use cups were exceeding the cup dispenser limit in the front display area.
  • Indoor and outdoor surfaces
    Observation: The gaskets were damaged on the ice machine.
  • Established procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
    Observation: The facility did not have a diarrhea vomit clean up plan. I provided a diarrhea vomit clean up plan and the facility stated they would copy it and place it in their policy and procedures.
  • Identifying information-original container
    Observation: One chemical spray bottle was not labeled. One employee labeled the spray bottle.
  • The ability to explain how the PIC, food employees, and conditional employees comply with the reporting responsibilities and exclusions or restrictions of food employees
    Observation: The person in charge could not remember the 5 food borne illnesses and the 5 food borne illness symptoms. I handed out a sick policy and the manager stated she would have everyone sign and place the procedure into policy.
02/16/2015Regular
  • Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems design, installation, and cleaning
    Observation: Vent screens in the walk in cooler units were not clean to sight.
  • Equipment location, installation, repair, and adjustment
    Observation: A couple of plastic containers were damaged (cracked or broken).
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    Observation: The can opener was not clean to sight.
  • Physical facilities maintained in good repair
    Observation: The gaskets to the ice machine were damaged.
  • Storage of clean linens, single-service, and single use articles
    Observation: Single service cups were being left out of protection and were also exceeding the dispenser limit by the cash register.
  • Storage and maintenance of wet and dry wiping cloths
    Observation: One wiping cloth was left on the counter top after an employee was using it.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
    Observation: Racks that stored cans and wire racks were not clean to sight.
  • Food storage containers identified with common name of food
    Observation: An oil squirt bottle and some shaker containers were not labeled.
  • Posting inspection reports
    Observation: The most recent inspection report was not posted in the facility.
02/10/2014Routine
  • Clean condition-hands and arms
  • Fruits and vegetables that are cooked to hot holding are cooked to 135°F
  • Shellstock, maintaining identification
  • Discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
  • Eating, drinking, or using tobacco
03/05/2013Routine

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about TACO JOHN'S? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
TACO JOHN'S respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend TACO JOHN'S to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of TACO JOHN'S (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
RAINBOW SNOW, LLCSioux City, IA
*****
BILL'S BARSioux City, IA
TAQUERIA MONJA BIANCASioux City, IA
****
THROTTLE BARSioux City, IA
*****
CRITTENTON CENTER SHELTERSioux City, IA
*****
LA HACIENDASioux City, IA
*
STABER MEATSSioux City, IA
*****
DONUT FRESH EXPRESS ISioux City, IA
*****
GOLDEN CORRAL BUFFET & GRILLSioux City, IA
TACO JOHNS NO. 2Sioux City, IA
*****

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

FOUR BROTHERS GRILL & BAR
CULVERS
CULVERS
SHAHI PALACE
NEW VICTORIAN INN & SUITES
MONTERREY MEXICAN RESTAURANT
PIZZA HUT OF SINGING HILLS
KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: