El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant, 728 Pine Island Rd Sw Ste 8-9, Cape Coral, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL TARASCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 728 Pine Island Rd Sw Ste 8-9, Cape Coral, FL 33991
License #: 4606006
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 11/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
11/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
10/08/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage. Across from deep fryer. **Warning**
  • 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** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Pages of chop meat. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **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, chicken, chilis releno, all prepared foods without date marking. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08/05/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Shredded beef at 115°F in steam table. Reheated to 206°F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over ready to eat corn dogs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Next to 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Plastic Tupperware in hand wash sink next to dish machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All foods prepared on site.
3/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar in bar area not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked chicken stored next to raw eggs in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Observed 5 bottles of sanitizer and winded stored above prep area across from cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Observed beans in a large pot about 18 inches deep.
9/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink at beverage/wait station.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
  • Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Handwash sink at bar.
2/6/2013Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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