Taco Norteno, 12307 W Colonial Dr, Winter Garden, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: TACO NORTENO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12307 W Colonial Dr, Winter Garden, FL 34787
License #: 5804440
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Cooked sausage and raw beef.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Above dairy drinks at front counter.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak thawing on top of ready to eat sausage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to cheese in walk 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 steak in cookline cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. For milk in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink in center of kitchen was in disrepair.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Was off by approx. 10°f.
  • 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.
10/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. / at women's rom **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area./ oil cases in closet **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. /. Water bottles
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at hand wash sink in prep kitchen
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. / outside walk in cooler
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. / at prep sink
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. / bulk food containers in prep kitchen
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / cooked sausage and raw beef at 60F in cook line reach in cooler, stored in reach in cooler since last night, product discarded by operator
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. / raw beef over ready to eat cheese, in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. /. Gallon of milk, in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler/freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. /. Reach in cooler at cook line has ambient air temperature of 60F
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
6/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. /. Women's room
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. / raw sausage over cheese **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. /. Raw shrimp with fries **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. /. Filling water in a plastic container
  • 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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. / cooked bean in walk in cooler
1/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. / SQARE FOOD CONTAINER IN BULK FLOUR CONTAINER **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. / (1) OPEN EMPLOYEE WATER BOTTLE ON BOTTOM SHELF OF WORKTABLE WITH CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND GALLON OF WATER, IN BACK KITCHEN (2) OPEN DRINK CUP ON FOOD PREP TABLE IN BACK ROOM **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at back kitchen HANDSINK / left side
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. / OBSERVED A TRAY OF GRILLED WHOLE TOMATOES STORED NEXT TO THE KITCHEN HANDSINK. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - OBSERVED A BUILD-UP OF GREASE INSIDE FRYER CABINET
  • Basic - Old labels on clean containers
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. / AT FRONT COUNTER **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. / (1) FLOUR CONTAINER IN BACK KITCHEN. (2). UNDERSIDE AREA OF SODA DISPENSING HEADS, IN DINING ROOM BEVERAGE MACHINE (3) INSIDE CABINETS AT DINING ROOM BEVERAGE STATION **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. / A CONTAINER OF COOKED PORK IN WIC
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. (1) RAW BEEF OVER COOKED BEAN IN WIC (2) RAW SHELL EGG AND RAW CHICKEN OVER RTE CHEESE IN WIC **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. / A GALLON OF DETERGENT STORED ON CART WITH CLEAN FOOD CONTAINERS, PLATES, BY DISHMACHINE
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. / AT COOKLINE AND KITCHEN
9/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease inside build-up of grease inside fryer cabinet cabinet
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. / OIL, OUTSIDE FRONT COUNTER, BAG OF CHILI AND SODA SYRUP BOX IN STORAGE ROOM
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. / AT COOKLINE **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. / IN WALK IN COOLER
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / (1) CHEESE, CUT TOMATO, CUT LEAFY GREENS ALL 48F, COOKLINE REACH IN COOLER, (2) SOUR CREAM, SALSA SAUCE MADE WITH COOKED FRESH TOMATO 51F
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. / in WALK IN COOLER
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer ' not all products commercially packaged.
5/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./ at cookline
  • Observed build-up of grease inside fryer cabinet **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water./in kitchen
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods./raw beef stored over Ready to eat burrito wrappers, in walk in cooler. Also open bag of raw shrimp stored with/over ready to eat food in reach in freezer at dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Observed residue build-up on exterior of ice machine
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. /toxic detergent on top of dishmachine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface from cracked water heater
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. /cheese sauce in walk in cooler
12/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. / observed a purse stored on shelf with single-use items, in storage room / by restrooms Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. / Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease inside fryer cabinet at cookline
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl with no handle used to dispense flour that is not ready-to-eat. / in prep kitchen
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. / in storage room by restrooms
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. / Non-commercially packaged bags of shrimp stored above RTE bags of tortillas in chest freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. / open box of raw breaded shrimp stored above ice cream tub, in storage room by restroom RIF in storage room by restroom Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food/ground beef stored over ready-to-eat food. / in cookline RIC Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food/shell eggs/chicken/beef stored over ready-to-eat food. / in WIC Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up inside dining room food counter cabinet
  • Observed residue build-up on exterior of flour container cover / in prep kitchen
  • Observed residue/dust build-up on y WIC fan covers
  • Critical - Women's Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. / Dirty apron stored with clean food pans, on rack in back kitchen
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. / purses and hat storage on/by food prep counter, in back kitchen
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. / loose hair at forehand of female fod employee
  • Observed fan cover and ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. / in WIC
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. / in WIC / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. / raw shrimp over ice cream tub, in RIF
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. For reporting purposes only. / CLASS K EXTINGUISHER BLOCKED BY A LADDER, IN BACK KITCHEN
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. / observed a basket inside cookline handsink / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. / at cookline / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. / X2
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. / cheese in WIC
  • Observed residue accumulated on floor. / in dry storage room
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. / in dry storage room
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. / toxic chemicals stored on top of RIF and next to a roll of plastic wrap / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by clean mugs, above RIC / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. / uncovered ice cream tub in RIF / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. / Marcarita mix in kitchen RIC / Corrected On Site.
9/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. [ceiling light not working in back kitchen ]
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. [ cooked bean was covered and not in shollow pans with small quanity during cooling, in WIC]
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. [raw chicken was cutted this morning and was covered during cooling, in RIC
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. [observed onion pieces in back kitchen handsink ]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [cooked onion at self-serve buffet table] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. [ raw shrimp znd raw pork chop cold held in chest freezer ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled toxic spray bottles / in dining room and in back kitchen ].
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[bulk flour container, in back kitchen ]
2/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Hot food at proper temperatures
  • Critical. Foods properly cooled
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
8/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozz cheese 45 degrees F.employee removed place inside walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream 50 degrees F on buffet recommend ice bath
  • Observed wiping cloth used for food spills also used for other purposes. Observed stored underneath cutting board in back prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
5/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use ice scoop for potentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Stored on top of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
9/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/2/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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