Tapatio's, 734 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TAPATIO'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 734 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801-8806
License #: 6305760
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 1/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Soft drink next to clean owls on shelf with microwave.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in water at 108° in bucket on ice machine.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 46° in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Back of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
1/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Prep area of kitchen.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Pork , frozen tilapia
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Vegetable washed in handsink. Cilantro
8/22/2013Routine - 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. 16 oz. cup of coffee on a can San Marcos sliced Jalape?o peppers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Top Care Isopropyl Alcohol stored on shelf with Coburn Farms sweetened condensed milk.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as a prep sink. Dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Under prep table used to cook pork tips.
3/20/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. 2 cups of soft drink on shelf above prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Steak over guacamole. Reach in cooler across from cook line.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Inside of top portion of ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing towels in handsink.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.kitchen next to prep sink
2/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area./prep table across from prep sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed reachin - cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.kitchen smaller reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils./bulldozer all purpose cleaner-rtu/next to bowls used for salsa /service area.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment./scraper between 3 compartment sink and wall.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit..off to the side of cookline,
  • Critical - Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./cup with coffee on top of San Marcos green tomato Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice./beverage station
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation./chicken above pork/reachin cooler cut out on side of cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.aluminum catering pans/notinverted top shelf above beer.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.Walgreens Hydrogen Pero/next to Wykwood White Hominy Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle./on shelf with beer.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
3/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./missing floor tile/kitchen near cookline.
  • Critical - Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food./hat on bag of rice/dry storage Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food./chicken over cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food./bulldozer all purpose cleanser /shelf with la lechera/above prep sink Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
10/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor./lage pot of beans /kitchen floor /walkin cooler
  • Critical - Violation: 12B-03-1 Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./on shelf above prep sink
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
8/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./on shelf above prep sink
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 08/14/2011.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./lage pot of beans /kitchen floor /walkin cooler
6/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Hot food at proper temperatures
  • Critical. Foods properly cooled
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Sanitization-concentration and/or temperature
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Single service articles not re-used
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
8/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination./tortilla shells on top of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable./ reachin next to cookline.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented./ silverware /not dispensed to prevent contamination
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination./silverware.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination./notinverted carry out containers /above prep sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food./on rack above prep sink.
7/22/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade drill used in food preparation
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable (tile missing at fryer)
  • Observed hole in wall at cookline
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.Water leaking from ceiling in mens room.
3/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(bucket with no handle stored in icemachine
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair water standing in bottom of maketable .
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
10/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/4/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw beef stored over produce in walk in cooler .
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer .
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in mensroom.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
7/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/12/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 3/31/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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