Taco Town, 5661 Hwy 4, Baker, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TACO TOWN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5661 Hwy 4, Baker, FL 32531
License #: 5603794
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
11/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 20 seats actual is 36 seats. Trisha from DOH has approved 40 seats but form is not filled out. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Curtis Marracco expired 8/4/14. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
08/29/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 20 seats actual is 36 seats. Trisha from DOH has approved 40 seats but form is not filled out. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes 49°f ranch dressing 47°f chicken 49°f on top of makeline. Makeline has no cover and cooler temperature is 40°f. Recommend lids on time/temperature control for safety foods during slow periods. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 47°f beans 45°f ranch 46°f salsa 46°f chicken 47°f tomato 47°f for less than 4 hours. Manager stated door was not closed tightly during lunch. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing, +200ppm, corrected to 50ppm. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food, degreaser next to 10# cans. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Curtis Marracco expired 8/4/14. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, degreaser. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Walkin cooler at 46°f, management stated door was not closed tightly during lunch. 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. **Warning**
08/26/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 20 seats has 36.
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Plasticware at condiment station food contact surface not protected.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, makeline.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Seasoned chicken at 46°f for less than 4 hours in makeline, lid left off before inspection.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler, beef over shredded cheese.
1/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty vent covers in restrooms.
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 45°f in walkin cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 47°f on makeline, lid off for a little time.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, cookline. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, cookline.
8/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually by the operator.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. (In bulk bin in fryer area)
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. (Bulk bin of seasoning and case of shortening)
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. (Metal and plastic pans stacked wet)
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Diced tomatoes @ 46?f on cold table)
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. (Hot water handle stripped - doesn't turn on hot water)
5/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - CAN OPENER BLADE DIRTY
  • DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL ROOM
  • Critical - NO BACKFLOW ON MOP SINK FAUCET
  • LAWN/WEEDS OVERGROWN
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink...handle to HWS (hot water) broken...
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...all products not labeled.
8/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink, kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, makeline.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, sugar. Corrected On Site.
6/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions...men's rest room... Corrected On Site.
12/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade starting to have peeling exterior metal.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area...cooked chicken tray uncovered
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
7/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employees not washing hands on routine/regular basis... Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles...(x3)... Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Repeat Violation. Partially Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry...left in mop bucket...
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...storage (mini) room in food prep.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor...@ deep oil cookers area.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair...dine room self serve counter (corner) broken off. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Repeat Violation.
2/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not repaired as needed...dine room self serve counter (corner) broken off.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface...RI thermometer...
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface...in general...
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...back..lunder..lbehind equip.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored...Excedrin Migraine Headache Medicine. Corrected On Site.
9/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed minor food debris build-up @ food prep (stainless steel tables) area...
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
4/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor...bag of soy mix food product...
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...(x2) left out on counters...
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
2/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/29/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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