Taco Mix, 4288 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Taco Mix
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4288 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
License #: 4604434
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 10/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, runny nose, or discharge from eyes working with food, clean equipment or utensils, and/or unwrapped single-service items. Observed employee with above mentioned symptoms working at dishwash station. Corrective action: employee was advised to go home.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives placed between reach in cooler and a food prep surface across from flat top. Knives removed and cleaned while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the men's restroom.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve paper plates placed on shelf above food prep surface across from the flat top not inverted. Items were inverted while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple squeeze bottles holding cooking oil type substance without labeling.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed approximately 16 gallons of Menudo sauce (stomach line soup) in the walk in cooler at 47°F with a time stamp 10/27/2014. Items was made on premises.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed approximately 16 gallons of Menudo sauce (stomach line soup) in the walk in cooler at 47°F with a time stamp 10/27/2014. Items was made on premises.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Observed cleaning solution in bucket placed on surface above food storage reach in cooler. Bucket removed and placed on lower surface while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
10/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light fixture without proper shielding over the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Old, unused equipment stored outside. Observed non-functioning cooling motor as evidenced by old news papers stuffed in cooling motor fans blades.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Observed multitude of lumber in backyard.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • 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. Observed employee working as cook for three as per the owner without training. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers holding food in the walk in cooler without proper date marking.
07/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed gap between door and frame near door handle at back door.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Observed multilevel open bags of rice and beans placed on floor in dry storage room.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light fixture over ice machine in dishwash room without shielding. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to three compartment sink in back room. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind food prep table in back room.
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed multilevel containers placed in ice machine across from food prep table.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatoes held greater than 41° in walk in cooler. Cook states the tomatoes were prepared about be hour before inspection. Cooling unit is operational.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers of cut tomatoes, pulled meat, sauces without proper date marking in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
4/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Light fixture over ice machine in dish wash room missing shield.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed personal items (cell phones) over food prep area in dish wash room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple bags of onions stored on floor in storage/office area.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the dish wash area
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed "thank you" bag in freezer used to hold pudding like substance.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
1/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/30/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Warning**. Operator mailed check certified to Tallahassee, but payment has not shown up in division's system.
5/24/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Warning**
3/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/7/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. License expired 12/1/2012
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bag of onions on kitchen floor
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects. Observed ants on dining room wall.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Right of hood system on wall.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Front area hand wash sink has disconnected piping so cannot use. Need to fix (Establishment has two other hws).
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Walk-in cooler shelves are corroded.
12/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Expired 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. training certificates expired 3/9/2012.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. need quaternary ammonium strips
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. under fryer
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. front handwash sink needs to be repaired, are washing hands in handwash sink in cookline
6/26/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment. Repeat violation cited on inspection dated 9/23/11, 11/29/11 and on callback dated 2/23/12. On stipulation callback, no certified food manager.
6/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • 1. 53A-07-1 No certified food manager for establishment. On stipulation callback, still no certified food manager for establishment.
2/23/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. back area handwash sink
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored with utensils. In-use knives in quaternary ammonium solution. Corrected On Site.
2/23/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. containers stacked wet on shelf in back warewash area next unannounced inspection
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-07-1 No Certified Food Manager for establishment. owner has paid for class to take test, has test voucher. On callback, no food manager certification for establishment.
11/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. containers stacked wet on shelf in back warewash area
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front handwash sink
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment. owner has paid for class to take test, has test voucher.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under cookline reach-in cooler, storage area left of steam table
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. under fryers
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife between reach in cooler and steam table
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm
9/23/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.plastic ware not stored handles in same direction
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.3 compartment sink area
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.walk in coolers product
6/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. men's bathroom
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cookline
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. takout containers
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife between reach-in cooler and steam table
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm
5/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. containers stacked wet on shelf in back area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. fan guard in reach-in cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cookline
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. old equipment in back of building
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. K class extinguisher, kitchen Repeat Violation.
1/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice machine
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cookline
  • Observed gaskets with black-like slimy/mold-like build-up. cookline reach-in cooler
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. plastic forks, knives, spoons at front area
  • Observed open dumpster lid. turkey vultures present at dumpster. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. back area wall by back door Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. 2 two foot gaps by beams, in back area.
  • Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on ceiling. ceiling tiles around hood system have grease dried into tiles.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. K class extinguisher in kitchen
9/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.attatched on food prep reach in coolers
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing handke to turn on hot water food preparation room or area.
  • Observed air conditioning vent covers dripping moisture in consumer food area
6/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 85 F, fried pork fat, display hothold cabinet at front counter Corrected On Site. adjusted temperature dial
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. lids not on buckets containing food items, back area
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. on right side of cookline
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. washing food containers in back without sanitizing
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wiping containers with cloth towel
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. takeout containers facing up on top shelf in cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed grease trap lid on gound. grease trap not covered
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storing soda cans in back area handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front handwash sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front handwash sink Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. back area behind table, west wall
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. back of restaurant is accumulation of chairs, tables, etc.
3/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. taco shells in containers on top and middle shelf of cookline
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwaves soiled. encrusted food debris
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knive between reachin cooler and steam table Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. takeout containers on top shelf in cookline - facing up
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front handwash sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front handwash sink
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front handwash sink
  • Broken drain plug at dumpster. cardboard dumpster Repeat Violation.
10/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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