Taco Bell, 855 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Taco Bell
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 855 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236
License #: 6804280
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed cases of cinnamon buns on freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light covers in over light fixtures located in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment. Observed slushy machine with soiled dispensers. **Corrected On-Site**
07/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in walk in cooler. Observed a persistent refrigeration leak.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
2/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In office.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing from section in kitchen.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact storage doors falling off behind front counter.
  • Basic - On clean storage dish rack shelves with rust build up. For storing clean and sanitized equipment.
  • Basic - Single-service cups not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the slushy machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Thin sheet of ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor towards back.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold like substance forming in back ,underneath soda nozzles at soda machine by drive thru.
7/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in walkin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site**
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture at handsink.
9/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Repeat Violation.
5/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried with pans wet nested.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable with broken tiles in prep area.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink due to inoperable handle.
1/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink by walkin cooler.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor-box of cups in walkin cooler.
9/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried with metal pans wet-nested.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks and cracks-plastic pan in walkin cooler cracked.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher by rear door not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
3/7/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed prep cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
12/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.-metal pans.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
9/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.-3 comparment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
6/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
2/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on side and cabinet of fryer.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried with pans wet nested
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor in walkin freezer.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust on walkin cooler fan guards.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
7/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/5/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/9/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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