Taqueria Los Primos, 1 W Silver Star, Ocoee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TAQUERIA LOS PRIMOS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1 W Silver Star, Ocoee, FL 34761
License #: 5810125
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 11/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Racks in walk in cooler were rusted.
  • High Priority - Sanitizer tested 0 ppm chlorine bucket in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
11/05/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. /. build-up of grease inside fryer cabinet
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. /. AT COOK LINE
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. /. IN WRAP VEGETABLES N REACH IN COOLER
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. /. IN COOK LINE REACH IN COOLER
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. /. RAW FISH OVER READY TO EAT IMITATION CRAB MEAT, IN UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. /. CHICKEN SOUP MADE ON MONDAY, IN WALK IN COOLER **Corrected On-Site**
2/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
12/11/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative Complaint Time Extension
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - One live roach in back dish area. 24 hour callback initiated by Deputy District. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
12/10/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. WATER STAINS ON CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN BY REAR DOOR, ALSO OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM CEILING TILES
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up table fan, by 3 bay sink
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. AT COOKLINE
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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. MILK IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. OBSERVED OPERATOR WASHING HANDS IN 3 BAY SINK
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For raw oyster
3/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. / handsink by 3 bay sink blocked by food buckets **Corrected On-Site**
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. / a cell phone on top of food work table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed an employee drink bottle on top of food work table, in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue./in dining room
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food./in WIC **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed residue build-up inside fryer cabinet, also observed residue and rust build-up on bottom shelf of work table, by 3 baysink
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored./ observed a can of lubricate oil on top of RIF **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. / in WIC
11/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. / by 3 baysink and cookline
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. / at cookline RIC
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and potato fries / in chest freezer
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. / raw shrimp next to cooked shrimp in WIC / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / cooked beef in WIC at 46 F
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. / unprotected open bag of food trays, on shelf by 3 baysink
  • Critical - Observed uncovered soup pot in holding unit/dry storage area. Repeat Violation. Observed 12-15-11
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. / gap at bottom of kitchen rear door / Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Three comp sink area.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material surrounding piineapple dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Ice machine area .Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Open package of chicken stored over cooked mussels in upright freezer .
  • Observed spaces in ceiling.Above walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler .Jello,butter.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.Base of back door .
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Oil in kitchen .
12/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Exhaust system off during the operation of cooking equipment. For reporting purposes only. / Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./ Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. / inside cover of cookline RIC loosen, exposing insulation
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. / shield inside ice machine bin loosen and was secured by colth rope and strip of clear plastic
  • Observed fan covers in WIC soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. / RIC
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. / tortilla chip at dining room wait station
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. / rear exit blocked by garbage can and racj stand
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. / sani bucket on food prep table / Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. / pork stomach, soup in WIC
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. [bulk flour containers, in kitchen ]
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. [oil in squeeze bottle at cookline ]
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. [ cooked bean was 112 F, cooled at room temperature in kitchen ]
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. [pasta and rice was covered during cooling in WIC] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. / at cookline
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./ at wait station
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./ oil container in kitchen ]
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. [ female food worker touching ready-to-eat taco/tortilla with bare hands] Corrected On Site with gloves.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. [scoop handle touching flour in container, at kitchen ]
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. [at cookline ]
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. [ bulk flour containers not food-grade, in kitchen ]
  • Observed nonfood-grade paper towel used as liner for food/taco, at cookline
  • Wiping cloth used as shelf liner in cookline reach-in cooler
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed cookline reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. / at cookline
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. / at wait station
  • Observed residue build-up on fan
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. / at cookline
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. / by 3 baysink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. / at cookline
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. / at cookline
  • 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 [ OPERATOR HAS APPROVED TRAINING PROGRAM BUT ACTUAL TRAINING WAS NOT CONDUCTED.]
10/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Observed bowl inside flour
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Observed utensils stored wall between Three compartment sink.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Observed directly above prep table
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. 3/2009 expired Owner will notify company.
  • 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 one employee working in kitchen and new employee server must have certification by next routine inspection.
4/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL MEATS, POULTRY, EGGS, SEAFOOD OR SHELLFISH COULD BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored next to kitchen handwash sink. Recommend a barrier be installed on handwash sink.
9/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 3/31/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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