Taco Bell 26467, 3325 N Pine Ave, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TACO BELL 26467
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3325 N Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
License #: 5202361
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 09/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Biscuit freezer
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under fry vats
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets and door soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. Chicken walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza sauce 53°F corrective action taken: discarded by manager
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Brown Gravy 126°F corrective action taken: gravy is being reheated in the microwave to 165°F)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Drive-thru and dining areas
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Taco frying station area
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Dining area
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Biscuit freezer
  • 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. Maria **Corrected On-Site**
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Empty cardboard boxes in front of the rear exit door.
09/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing in front of triple sink.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up in mop sink.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle at triple sink.
  • High Priority - Stainless Steel cleaner stored by or with sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
3/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up in handsink near prep station, and mop sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
10/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing between fryers.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under and around cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up in mop sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles in dining area.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit in restrooms.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near prep. sink. **Corrected On-Site**
2/18/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried in dishmichine area.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles missing in several locations.
  • Observed grease and water accumulated under and around cooking equipment.
11/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Pizza cooler and small cold hold unit at make-line.
  • Violation: 10-01-1 In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle submerged in cinnamon/sugar.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Ice build-up on back of condenser unit in walk-in freezer.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On gas lines behind cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Inside of door of chicken walk-in cooler.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Clean dishes wetnesting in dish washing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 Incomplete proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No dates of training for some newer employees (employed more than 60 days).
5/24/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Upright reach-in cooler at pizza make area. Foods inside cooler temped in danger zone. Ambient temperature 54'F.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Clean dishes wetnesting in dish washing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours. Chicken prep inset (well of water used to submerge raw chicken).
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle submerged in cinnamon/sugar.
  • Critical - Incomplete proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No dates of training for some newer employees (employed more than 60 days).
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Pizza cooler and small cold hold unit at make-line.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On gas lines behind cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Employee not washing hands thoroughly (4-5 seconds).
  • Critical - Observed mislabeled spray bottle. Degreaser in spray bottle labeled as glass cleaner.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Ice build-up on back of condenser unit in walk-in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese (for pizzas) 45'F in upright reach-in cooler. Corrective action taken: Foods moved to walk-in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Inside of door of chicken walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touching headset, then handling ready-to-eat foods without changing gloves or washing hands.
5/23/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.Big 5 foodborne illnesses.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. CHECK ALL COOLING UNITS.
  • Observed scoop with handle in contact with rice.
  • Critical - Observed water settling on bottom shelf of pizza pp. cooler.
1/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup ofa mold-like substance around soda dispensing nozzles in dining room.
  • Observed foam containers stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up inside chicken holding cabinet .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered biscuits in walk-in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed water settling on floor from clogged floor drain.
7/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed scoop with handle in contact with cheese. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface from leaking faucet.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at mop sink. Repeat Violation.
1/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). 37 lbs. of Raw Chicken.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Chicken in chicken walk-in cooler between 48-49 Degrees F. Corrected On Site. Repair Co. Called.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzle in drive thru area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb to mop sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall of chicken walk-in cooler soiled with a black mold-like substance.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. DEGREASER. Corrected On Site.
7/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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