El Taco Naco, 11041 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL TACO NACO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11041 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246
License #: 2612679
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Floor drain by white reach in cooler
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Glass reach in cooler front of establishment, also chest freezer back of establishment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Front of establishment and large microwave by door
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glass reach in cooler front of establishment
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Many Floor tiles missing by soda machine, broken floor tiles front of establishment.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar per manager on prep table
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese shredded 51° in reach in cooler front of establishment, carrot and rice salad 46° in black cooler front of Establishment, corrective action, placed in reach in freezer.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Bag of shredded mozzarella 51° in glass reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Reach in cooler ambient 60°, black reach in cooler front of establishment ambient 51°
10/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Sponge at triple sink used to clean. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On sugar container front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cilantro being prepped on newspaper lined prep area back of establishment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Microwave across from drink machines.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. Back of establishment, have black mold like build up.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar on front counter according to manager not labeled.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes sliced 66° on prep across from triple sink, Eggs 70° whole shell, recommended Time as a Public Health Control.
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager stated food made onsite yesterday morning was going to be reheated to 145°.
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Knife on cutting board has several chips.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple Pork, chicken, intestine dishes made yesterday onsite early morning according to manger, not date marked in both reach in coolers of establishment.
5/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple.
12/7/2013Routine - 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. Can of Pepsi near steam table
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm employee washing dishes without setting up 3 comp sink
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee washing dishes did not know how to set up 3 comp sink
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 1/7/8 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef, pork, tamales in reach in coolers
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2/3/12 **Warning**
3/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pots in hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee cutting radishes without gloves
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Beef on counter
11/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ice scoop stored with handle in ice.
  • Critical - None of the cooked foods throughout the facility are date marked.
  • Critical - Observed employee washing dishes without sanitizing or properly setting up 3 compartment sink.
6/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. sanitizer bucket greater than 100ppm chlorine
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. shredded beef in freezer
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. noncommercial grade "bug free"
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. no items were date marked throughout facility
12/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/7/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/20/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers. Individual sugar packets
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 25 live roaches at table across from 3 compartment sink, all sitting under single servebox Corrected On Site- table removed immediately 5 live roaches on wall near table- electrical box on same wall 10/16/10-1 live roach in single serve utensils box, 1 live on short table in dry storage, 1 desd roach on counter top at dry storage/prep area
10/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/14/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Individual sugar packets
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 25 live roaches at table across from 3 compartment sink, all sitting under single servebox Corrected On Site- table removed immediately 5 live roaches on wall near table- electrical box on same wall
  • Observed wall in disrepair. near electrical box gaps in trim
10/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. refrigerator and freezer in alcove used for storage and cooling of prepared foods Corrected On Site- foods moved to freezer for quick cooling 8/2/10- sliced cheese 50F, mayo 50F, ambient air thermometer 60F
  • Critical. Violation: 09-04-1 Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cook touching tortillas Corrected On Site- darned gloves and extra utensils 8/2/10- no operating at callback
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-03-1 Observed dead roaches on premises. approximately 20 dead on floor throughout
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 on floor at storage/prep area 1 at ice machine 8/2/10-2 live on dry storage shelving 1 on floor near fan 1 on floor in walk way/way
  • Critical. Violation: 50-05-1 License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
8/2/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. refrigerator and freezer in alcove used for storage and cooling of prepared foods Corrected On Site- foods moved to freezer for quick cooling
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. preparation of tacos is done at one end of snack bar, windows that separate the food from the patrons are open, and patrons line up in front of window where foods are kept to wait for their orders.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. onions Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cook touching tortillas Corrected On Site- darned gloves and extra utensils
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. pans not inverted
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. approximately 20 dead on floor throughout
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 on floor at storage/prep area 1 at ice machine
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
7/31/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 03B-03-1 Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. tamales Corrected On Site- reheat tamales to 165F then cool according to parameters in comments section 4/17/10- tamales in pot, 70-94F product out since 10-reheat product to 165F for service in next 30 minutes
4/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Food prepared in a private home. No invoice provided for baked goods Corrected On Site- product discarded
  • Critical. Food prepared in a private home. Tamales purchased -no invoice available Invoice from vendor needs to note Name of facility,address and license number Corrected On Site- product to be discarded
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. tamales Corrected On Site- reheat tamales to 165F then cool according to parameters in comments section
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. radishes, limes Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. 3
4/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Employee training validation
10/26/2009Food-Licensing InspectionCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Critical. Employee training validation
10/24/2009Food-Licensing InspectionWarning Issued

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