Taco Express Inc, 500 N Charleston Ave, Fort Meade, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Taco Express Inc
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 500 N Charleston Ave, Fort Meade, FL 33841
License #: 6307559
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Lower shelves in kitchen area
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Reachin freezer
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Cooking utensils on cookline
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.plastic forks
  • 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
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut melon, sauces
11/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork and beans and etc.
09/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Reachin shelves rusted
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
1/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
7/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over produce reaching cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Reachin cooler
11/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over tomatoes in reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken over raw beef in reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Disinfectant spray next to canned milk in hallway
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Reachin cooler
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near back door.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. near back door.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. washing pot inside hand sink near back door.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over produce inside 3 door cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. to go containers not inverted on rack above prep table.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cheese and milk inside 3 door cooler.
12/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over produce inside 3 door cooler.
8/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. in bulk sugar.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. near 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. milk and beans inside 3 door cooler.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. forks and spoons near front counter.
5/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
12/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 51-18-1 No copy of latest inspection report.
7/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. product inside 3 door cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. product inside 3 door cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 7/27/10.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over raw beef inside 3 door cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over tomatoes inside 3 door cooler.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. container on dish rack.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. near 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. near to go containers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/26/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. White microwave
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Serviceline
  • Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Kitchen
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Napkins hallway
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by single service items. Hallway
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Kitchen
4/16/2010Routine - 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. Reachin cooler
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 3-door reachin cooler
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Beef reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Maketable
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under equipment 3-door reachin cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Prep area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
2/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk Reachin cooler
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw meats over RTE produce Reachin cooler
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under grills on cookline
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Cookline
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Small maketable on cookline
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. White reachin cooler behind frontline
10/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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