Taqueria Chazumba, 2095 N Highland Avenue, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TAQUERIA CHAZUMBA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2095 N Highland Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33755
License #: 6215840
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 6/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Food contact portion of utensil facing customer.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in cooler. Multiple items.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Beef.
  • 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.
6/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Over cook line.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Oil.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Glass door reach-in cooler in kitchen not holding temp.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Both deli-style coolers.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Food contact portion of utensil facing customer.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in cooler. Multiple items.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Beef.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 58°, beef 60°, beef 63°, chicken 65°, cheese 46°, cheese 46°.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Beef over lettuce. Glass reach-in cooler in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Sanitizer bottle stored on slicer.
  • 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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
6/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Mixer
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. See stop sale.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom, kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom and kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
11/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Kitchen
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.kitchen
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Oven
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter **Corrected On-Site**
4/4/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans hanging next to mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen and restroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. No filters in place in process of being cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs on cooking equipment handle **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Quaternary and chlorine
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Employee bathroom
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Back kitchen
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Chicken on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sour cream, milk
12/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/30/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - OBSERVED ROACH ACTIVITY AS EVIDENCED BY LIVE ROACHES. FOUND ONE SMALL LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON KITCHEN FLOOR NEAR WALL OF RESTROOM AND DISHWASHING AREAS. OBSERVED ON 4/5/12, THREE LIVE ROACHES IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND ONE DEAD ROACH ON BATHROOM FLOOR. ALSO TWO LIVE ROACHES ON KITCHEN WALL. OBSERVED ONE DEAD ROACH ON FLOOR AT FRONT DOOR. OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES IN DINING AREA ON FLOOR.
  • Critical - OBSERVED SOILED REACH IN COOLER GASKETS-DELI STYLE REACH IN COOLER.
4/5/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. small reach in cooler, cookline Corrected On Site. foods removed
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. expired 2/01/12 Corrected On Site. paid via phone
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. torn aluminum foil used asshelf cover over back prep table, kitchen
  • Critical - Observed live roach activity as evidenced by 1 large live roaches found inside motor area of delistyle reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed two dead roaches in front counter area with one dead inside cabinet, one dead roach on floor between platform aand reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed 2 dead roaches on metal pan onn shelf, dishwashing area
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 1 medium size dead roach in 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. back kitchen
  • Critical - Observed one dead roach on floor at front door
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. pudding/fruit
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shelled eggs stored in small reach in cooler , cookline under 3 hours - moved to working reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 6 live roaches in vairuos stages of life found crawling on corner wall near toilet , employee restroom
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found one small live roach crawling on kitchen floor near wall of restroom and dishwashing areas
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets delystyle reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed three dead roaches on single service containers above delystyle reach in cooler Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pudding/fruit
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. dead roach in bulk sugar, kitchen
4/4/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 51 Establishment did not report seating change
12/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 32 Covered trash can not provided for womens restroom
  • Violation: 51 Establishment did not report seating change
11/30/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Covered trash can not provided for womens restroom
  • Establishment did not report seating change
  • Observed old labels stuck on food containers
9/23/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. opposite grill - potentially hazardous foods moved to working reach ins
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. employee restroom
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. 9 tables with napkins on top and 17 seats in dining area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on oven handle, cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. employee restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not sanitized after washing and rinsing 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. bulk container of sugar, kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. dishwashing area
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. moved to reach in freezer for quick cool down
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. broken front door- repair scheduled for this day
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
9/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
5/4/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.[20lbs of beans] see stop sale Corrected On Site.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.[18 seats licensed for 0]
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[handling garnish] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[case fruit] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[chicken on counter 1 hr, 60 degrees] Corrected On Site. moved to freezer quicck chill
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/4/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Critical - Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
2/24/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Clean and soiled linen segregated and properly stored
  • Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical - Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Critical - Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Foods properly cooled
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Critical - Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
2/23/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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