Taco Bell, 3350 E WASHINGTON ST, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Taco Bell
Type: Restaurant
Address: 3350 E WASHINGTON ST, Indianapolis, IN 46201
County: Marion
License #: 52482
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 05/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • Food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Pop machine soiled. Please clean. Please clean and sanitize.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Ventilation soiled (corrected)
    Ventilation system soiled.
    Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Equipment repair (corrected)
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: Repair light switch to walk in cooler. Light switch must be in good working condition.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Food storage (corrected)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: Boxes of refried beans were being stored on the floor.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Grease holder soiled. Please clean and sanitize.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Baking/cooking equipment soiled (corrected)
    Food contact surfaces of baking and/or cooking equipment soiled.
    Correction: Clean surfaces at least every 24 hours.
    Location: Kitchen
05/27/2014Recheck
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Pop machine soiled. Please clean. Please clean and sanitize.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Ventilation soiled
    Ventilation system soiled.
    Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: Repair light switch to walk in cooler. Light switch must be in good working condition.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Food storage
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: Boxes of refried beans were being stored on the floor.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Grease holder soiled. Please clean and sanitize.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Baking/cooking equipment soiled
    Food contact surfaces of baking and/or cooking equipment soiled.
    Correction: Clean surfaces at least every 24 hours.
    Location: Kitchen
05/20/2014Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/28/2014Non-Illness Complaint
  • Ventilation soiled
    Ventilation system soiled.
    Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
11/14/2013Routine
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: In place sanitizing buckets were not at the proper concentration. Change sanitizer buckets frequently to ensure sanitizer is at the proper concentration,
    Location: Kitchen
  • No certified food handler (corrected)
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
    Comments: No certified food handler provided. Manager is scheduled to take the Servsafe class June 18th. ________________________________________6/21/13Manager took the exam on 18th and is waiting for results. Recheck set to verify valid certificate. Fax certificate to MCPHD upon receiving it. 7/16/13Manager still does not have the results/certification. The new asst. manager and a new employee are certified. Provide a copy of either certification by next recheck date.
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Misc. food debris on the floor of the walk in freezer.
    Location: Walk-in freezer
  • Thermometer, provided (corrected)
    Cold and hot holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous food is not equipped with at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous foods shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least 1 temperature measuring device that is located to allow for easy viewing.
    Comments: No thermometer provided in the drive through side cold top cooler.
    Location: Kitchen (front)
    Equipment: Cold top
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Drain line leak observed on the 3-bay sink. Repair lines to good working condition.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: 3-bay
07/30/2013Recheck
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: In place sanitizing buckets were not at the proper concentration. Change sanitizer buckets frequently to ensure sanitizer is at the proper concentration,
    Location: Kitchen
  • No certified food handler
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
    Comments: No certified food handler provided. Manager is scheduled to take the Servsafe class June 18th. ________________________________________6/21/13Manager took the exam on 18th and is waiting for results. Recheck set to verify valid certificate. Fax certificate to MCPHD upon receiving it. 7/16/13Manager still does not have the results/certification. The new asst. manager and a new employee are certified. Provide a copy of either certification by next recheck date.
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Misc. food debris on the floor of the walk in freezer.
    Location: Walk-in freezer
  • Thermometer, provided
    Cold and hot holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous food is not equipped with at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous foods shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least 1 temperature measuring device that is located to allow for easy viewing.
    Comments: No thermometer provided in the drive through side cold top cooler.
    Location: Kitchen (front)
    Equipment: Cold top
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Drain line leak observed on the 3-bay sink. Repair lines to good working condition.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: 3-bay
07/16/2013Recheck
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: In place sanitizing buckets were not at the proper concentration. Change sanitizer buckets frequently to ensure sanitizer is at the proper concentration,
    Location: Kitchen
  • No certified food handler
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
    Comments: No certified food handler provided. Manager is scheduled to take the Servsafe class June 18th. ________________________________________6/21/13Manager took the exam on 18th and is waiting for results. Recheck set to verify valid certificate. Fax certificate to MCPHD upon receiving it.
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Misc. food debris on the floor of the walk in freezer.
    Location: Walk-in freezer
  • Thermometer, provided
    Cold and hot holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous food is not equipped with at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous foods shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least 1 temperature measuring device that is located to allow for easy viewing.
    Comments: No thermometer provided in the drive through side cold top cooler.
    Location: Kitchen (front)
    Equipment: Cold top
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Drain line leak observed on the 3-bay sink. Repair lines to good working condition.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: 3-bay
06/21/2013Recheck
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected on site)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: In place sanitizing buckets were not at the proper concentration. Change sanitizer buckets frequently to ensure sanitizer is at the proper concentration,
    Location: Kitchen
  • No certified food handler
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
    Comments: No certified food handler provided. Manager is scheduled to take the Servsafe class June 18th.
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Misc. food debris on the floor of the walk in freezer.
    Location: Walk-in freezer
  • Thermometer, provided
    Cold and hot holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous food is not equipped with at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous foods shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least 1 temperature measuring device that is located to allow for easy viewing.
    Comments: No thermometer provided in the drive through side cold top cooler.
    Location: Kitchen (front)
    Equipment: Cold top
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Drain line leak observed on the 3-bay sink. Repair lines to good working condition.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: 3-bay
06/14/2013Routine
  • Hand sink location blocked (corrected)
    Hand washing facilities not properly located and/or accessible.
    Correction: A hand washing facility shall be properly located and accessible at all times.
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: PLEASE CLEAN WIRE SHELF IN WALK-IN COOLER
    Location: Walk-in cooler
12/20/2012Recheck
  • Hand sink location blocked (corrected on site)
    Hand washing facilities not properly located and/or accessible.
    Correction: A hand washing facility shall be properly located and accessible at all times.
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: PLEASE CLEAN WIRE SHELF IN WALK-IN COOLER
    Location: Walk-in cooler
12/12/2012Routine
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: 1. Mcall unit soiled. Please clean.2. Metal shelving rack soiled. Please clean.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: 1. Mcall unit soiled. Please clean.2. Metal shelving rack soiled. Please clean.
    Location: Kitchen (front)
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Repair or replace hand sink.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
06/12/2012Routine
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Please clean all floors in walk in freezers as well as all coolers.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Please clean all floors in walk in freezers as well as all coolers.
    Location: Walk-in freezer
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Repair or replace hand sink to good working conditions. Pizza area must have an operable hand sink in their area.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Lighting intensity (corrected)
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Comments: Repair or replace light bulbs under pizza oven.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Ventilation soiled (corrected)
    Ventilation system soiled.
    Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination.
    Comments: Please clean both vents under both hoods.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Equipment repair (corrected)
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: Warmer in need of being repaired. Repair/replace or remove non-working warmer.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Food storage (corrected)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: Box of chicken stored on walk in freezer floor.
    Location: Walk-in freezer
12/19/2011Recheck
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Please clean all floors in walk in freezers as well as all coolers.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Please clean all floors in walk in freezers as well as all coolers.
    Location: Walk-in freezer
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Repair or replace hand sink to good working conditions. Pizza area must have an operable hand sink in their area.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Comments: Repair or replace light bulbs under pizza oven.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Ventilation soiled
    Ventilation system soiled.
    Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination.
    Comments: Please clean both vents under both hoods.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: Warmer in need of being repaired. Repair/replace or remove non-working warmer.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Food storage
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: Box of chicken stored on walk in freezer floor.
    Location: Walk-in freezer
12/14/2011Routine

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