Taco Bell #24539, 1710 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TACO BELL #24539
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1710 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
License #: 1801117
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 09/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep area.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean dish rack.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handles missing in multiple hot holding units.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. On prep line.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under fryers.
09/30/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dish area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
09/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Taco maker wearing a bracelet. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dish area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Cleaner stored with creamer at coffee station. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Observed 6 employees engaged in food preparation at time of inspection. **Warning**
07/25/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dish area.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter.
1/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dish area **Warning**
9/17/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dish area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Observed 6 employees. **Warning**
7/17/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. walk in cooler
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. dish area
11/6/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. dish area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of residue on smoothie dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. handle missing on hot holding cabinet
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. dish area
8/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. walk in cooler
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. dish area
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. handle missing on hot holding cabinet
4/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. dish area
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. walk in cooler
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. burrito press
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. handle missing on hot holding cabinet. Repeat Violation.
11/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/6/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - CHICKEN HOLDING AT 47 DEGREES F IN WALK IN COOLER. THIS VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED 7/6/11
  • CLEAN UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY AIR DRIED, DISH AREA
  • GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, REACH IN FREEZER
  • HANDLE MISSING FROM HOT HOLDING CABINET
  • Critical - WALK IN COOLER HOLDING AT 47 DEGREES F
7/5/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. braclet and watch. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. handle missing on holding cabinet door
  • Observed reach in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
3/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. handle missing on hot holding cabinet
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. dish area
1/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. handle missing on hot holding cabinet
  • Observed reach in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. dish area
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. unwrapped food containers stored with food surfaces up in storage area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. restroom
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair and ceiling tiles missing. kitchen area, establishment is renovating
  • No plan review submitted and approved, renovations in progress. establishment is renovating, which includes movement of handsinks. This violation must be corrected by : 1/12/11.
11/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. handle missing on hot holding cabinet door
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. clean utensils rack
7/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. braclets on employee prepping lettuce
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. clean utensils rack
3/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/19/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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