El Taxco Mexican Restaurant, 4901 E Silver Springs Blvd, Suite 800, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL TAXCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4901 E Silver Springs Blvd, Suite 800, Ocala, FL 34470
License #: 5202547
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 8/16/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, Cheese, Beef, & Sour Cream in prep. cooler at 58 Degrees F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Prep. Cooler. Do Not Use Until Repair Is Made.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use ice scoop not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. On Top of Dirty Ice Machine Lid.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. LIMES. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Must Use Triple Sink To Sanitize Dishes Until Repair Is Made.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Clean spoons on buffet not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink in womens restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking faucet at prep. sink.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on mop sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in food serving area used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink in mens restroom lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by ONE live roach found on floor in dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a black residue accumulated on kitchen floor, and baseboards.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle under dishmachine.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled sanitize towel bucket with liquid inside.
  • Critical. Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet near prep. table. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate near prep. cooler. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Corrected On Site. Confrimation # 107009740. Code Reference # 263219552.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
8/16/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Water filters to ice machine have not been dated according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Observed leaking faucet at prep. sink.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at Y split on faucet to mop sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in food serving area used by food employees.
  • Light not functioning over steamtable.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
6/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk-in freezer.
  • Water filter to ice machine has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Must use triple sink until repair is made.
  • Critical. Observed inner ice machine lid dirty with a brown residue.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed a rust-like residue in bottom of beer cooler.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed straws stored on wet kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on mop sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in dishmachine & bar areas.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink in waitress area lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in mens bathroom.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor tile missing in several locations in kitchen area. Repeat Violation.
  • Light not functioning in dishmachine area.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical. Observed power cleaner spray bottle stored by drink syrup.
  • Critical. Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet over handsink in food prep. area. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate in water heater room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
3/2/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 14-27-1 Water filter to ice machine has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach-In Cooler.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Cups in triple sink area.
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair behind ice machine.
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed several faucets dripping continuously.
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Dishmachine.
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on mop sink.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-07-1 Observed small flying insects in beer room.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable in several locations in kitchen area.
  • Violation: 36-22-1 Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water in dishmachine area.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall in club/bar area.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair. Kitchen
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Light missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in walk-in freezer.
  • Critical. Violation: 50-09-1 Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of CURRENT 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.
10/1/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SALT.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cheese Sauce on hot buffet line.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Tamales on steamtable.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice on top shelf of stove. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. BEANS in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Prep. Cooler.
  • Critical. Observed lemons stored in undrained ice.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed BIB syrup stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Bulk Salt.
  • Critical. Observed employees store basket used for chips to close to handsink.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Plate used to scoop salt.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Chips. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, put on gloves without washing hands.
  • Water filter to ice machine has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach-In Cooler.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Must use triple sink until repair is made.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on blender.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting Board.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Can Opener Holder, and Knife Holder.
  • Observed brown residue build-up in ice scoop holder on big ice machine.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner in wait station area.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. On paper.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Cups in triple sink area.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink in bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair behind ice machine.
  • Observed several faucets dripping continuously.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Dishmachine.
  • Drain cover missing at mop sink.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on mop sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in club/bar area.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in bar/club area used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sinks lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink in club/bar area.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by one live roache found on floor in beer storage room.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 25-30 live roaches found on top shelve in dry storage room.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in beer room.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen near triple sink.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. Back Door Open.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable in several locations in kitchen area.
  • Observed trash debris accumulated on floor in club/bar area.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water in dishmachine area.
  • Observed hole in wall in club/bar area.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair. Kitchen
  • Light missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in walk-in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Window Cleaner stored near drinks in bar area.
  • Observed unnecessary items inside storage area inside.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical. No proof of CURRENT 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.
9/30/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 3/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/12/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/10/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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