Rocco's Tacos & Tequilla Bar, 5250 Town Center Cir, Boca Raton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ROCCO'S TACOS & TEQUILLA BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5250 Town Center Cir, Boca Raton, FL 33486
License #: 6012076
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 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. On the rear kitchen prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. On the walk in coolers.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. In the sugar and Rocco spice , flour, and maseca container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. At the front bar.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Oil bottle on cook-line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tilapia 46°, mahi 45°salmon 46°, tuna 45°, beans 46°, cooked pork 47°, cooked beef44°, all item a in walk-in cooler, chef opened freezer door to bring items back to 41°.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled at the front bar.
10/14/2014Complaint FullInspection 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.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. At the hot holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength at the dish washer, container was empty, dishwasher changed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front bar.
08/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the sauce on the cook-line.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.m pots and pans.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Set hand wash sink
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
3/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old labels on plastic containers .
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the hand wash sink by the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. On the cooked line over raw beef in one cooler and over hotdogs in another both changed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. At the main bar in the dining room.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. At the front bar and in the back sink by the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.At the front bar and the outside bar.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the front bar and the outside bar.
10/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. On peppers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Bottles (wine and plastic bottles) stored in ice used for drinks. Bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. Lava bowls ( in process of changing the bowls to food grade)
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All on Cookline in containers sitting on ice: butter 50?f, cheese 54?f, cooked onions/peppers 52?f, sour cream 50?f. Note : containers must be surrounded by ice to maintain foods at proper temperatures. must be held at 41?f or below at all times. All listed items must be discarded within 4 hours of being out of temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by ice machines blocked by stacked buckets/containers and equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Heavy Accumulation of black/green slmiy/mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Both ice machines.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee bathroom and at Bar.
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. employee restroom .
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. server's station and main bar.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. server's station and bars .
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. use of porous lava bowls to store guacamole and fajitas.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cut fruit held overnight at outside bar cooler .
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. tile missing on mop sink area wall.
12/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. pork and ground beef at walkin cooler at 54 degrees held overnight. Corrected On Site. stop saled.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. employee restroom .
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in server's station. Storage room converted to server's station.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. handwash sink by ice machine .
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. servers station and main bar.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. obstructed by plastic container in main bar.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. dishwashing area .
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. server's station and main bar.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. server's station and bars .
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. side wait station witn ice bin. no handwash sink observed .
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. open redbull drink inside dessert cooler in rear prep area .
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. while cutting lettuce. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving soiled in dishwashing area .
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. inside of hand wash sink at bar.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. broken food storage container , on shelving near manager's office .
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. beer walk in cooler .
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used as prep sink in ice machine area.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. at sugar and beans containers .
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw beef over raw fish at walkin cooler .
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. use of porous lava bowls to store guacamole and fajitas.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. back pack in food storage shelving .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter at 62 degrees at cookline cooler. Corrected On Site. Added ice to food level.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream at 51 degrees at cookline on ice bath. Corrected On Site. Added ice to food level.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cut fruit held overnight at outside bar cooler .
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. by kitchen entry way.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). pork and ground beef at 54 degrees in walk in cooler .
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. tile missing on mop sink area wall.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour container .
10/12/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 1 NO PROOF OF REQUIRED EMPLOYEE FOOD SAFETY TRAINING
  • 2 FOOD CONTAINERS ON WALKIN AND KITCHEN FLOORS 3 boxes chiKEN kitchen floorwrapped meats waLKIN frEEZER floor
  • 4UNWRAPPED CONTANERS OF STRPWS ON BAR (5)
  • 5 LEAK AT DISHMACHINE
  • 6 FLOORS NOT MAINTAINED SMOOTH AND DURABLE Floor tile grout missing water retension
  • 7 HOOD FILTER MISSING OVER GRILL
1/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.FLOOR TILE GROUT MISSING WATER RETENSION
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.BACK COOKSLINE
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.PREPARATION AREA KITCHEN
  • 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. FOR BACK HOUSE FOOD
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.WALKIN
  • Observed hole in wall.MOP BOARD MISSING END OF DISHWASH AREA
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.DISHMACHINE
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.PLASTIC CONTANERS
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.STRAWS BAR
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.LARGE BIN LIDS
  • Obseved hood filter MISSING OVER GRILL.
11/18/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.COOKSLINE REACHIN REMOVE PHF TO ANOTHER REACHIN THAT MAINTAINS 41degrees or lower RE PAIR UNIT GASKET BADLY TORN
  • Critical - Hot water not provided TO OUTSIDE CAN WASH
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.COOKSLINE REACHIN
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.BAR Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floorWALKIN FREEZER
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.DISHMACHINE
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.COOKSLINE REACHIN 1hr in unit
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.BAR Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.END OF COOKSLINE
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.COOKED CHICKEN
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.SPRAY BOTTLE OIL Repeat Violation.
8/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling tile missing.DISHMACHINE AREA
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.FLOUR
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.BAR HANDWASH
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.WALKIN FAN GRATE
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.WALKIN
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.WALKIN FREEZER
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.KITCHEN HANDWASH
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.FISH
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contaminationBAR Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.FLOUR
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.SPRAY BOTTLE OIL Repeat Violation.
4/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.OIL CONTAINER
  • Critical.
10/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/25/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.SPRAY BOTTLE YELLOW OIL
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.SIDE WAIT STATION
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machineBAR SANITIZER SET UP
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. PLASTIC CONTAINERS
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.WET STACKED CLEAN CONTAINERS SHELVING UNIT END OF COOKSLINE
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.UNCOVERED STRAWS BAR 6 contai ners
  • Observed hose draining into bar haNDWASH sink
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.HANDWASH SINK KITCHEN
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.DISHMACHINE AREA
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination.BROOMS NOT HUNG ON RACK OR HOOKS
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment.
  • 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. Pro
3/24/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.BAR STRAWS
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.BROOMS
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.KNIFE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.BAR
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.BAR
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.BAR
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • 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. Pro
12/2/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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