Taco Vida, 851 Village Blvd Ste 502, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TACO VIDA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 851 Village Blvd Ste 502, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
License #: 6020904
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 09/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - No air gap present between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink. Below 3 compartment sink **Warning**
09/25/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Kitchen cook before reheating cooked pork **Warning**
  • High Priority - No air gap present between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink. Below 3 compartment sink **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico de gallo, diced tomatoes, 45-50° in COOKLINE lid reach in cooler. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN: lid was closed to allow better cooling of foods **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked pork on flat top grill 98-125°. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN: cook reheated the cooked pork on the grill to 168° **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
09/18/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cashier also handling food and mixing drinks **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Observed: License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • Basic - Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front line reachi n cooler.
  • Basic - Observed: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Used in upright freezer unit.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.mmultiple items including cut lettuce, salsa, beans, rice in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Observed: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. <10ppm **Corrected On-Site**
4/1/2014Routine - FoodInspection 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. Energy drink open beneathe prep cooler.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Book bag on single service containers. Cell phones above food prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook not wearing hair restraint.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Male and female restrooms both missing HANDWASH sign **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Squeeze bottles located on grill prep table unlabeled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by food cart. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of vegetable rinsing in rear hand sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Rear hand sink by exit **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.1 of 4 extinguishers in under charged.
12/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.top of dishmachine
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.kitchen
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.frontline
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
5/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. DRYINF PANS WITH RAG Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. REAR
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
11/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - First aid supplies improperly stored. WITH CANNED GOODS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. COFFEE BY DISHES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. ADVIL WITH CANNEE GOODS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN SALT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. SHELL EGGS OVER PRODUCE WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CHICKEN REACHIN FREEZER
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE Corrected On Site.
8/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.all
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.all
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.quat sanitizer
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.all
  • Critical - No 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.
6/13/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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