Taco Beach Shack, 334 Arizona St, Hollywood, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TACO BEACH SHACK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 334 Arizona St, Hollywood, FL 33019
License #: 1622297
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Above hand wash sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In prep area cabbage in buckets
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In wait station ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under hand wash sink in kitchen
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. In flip top reach in cooler in salad station water pooling inside
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Ground beef in 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In buckets above flip top reach in cooler next to fryers in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked steak from 8/5/14 found in 60°f . In flip top reach in cooler in kitchen TRUE next to fryer in double stacked and wrapped container trapping the heat inside . See stop sale
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Kitchen employee
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. In kitchen towel stored inside **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen used for filling water to dressings
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. No probe thermometer
08/07/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
2/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.hood lights out
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.dumping ice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.gave to operator **Corrected On-Site**
7/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.Extermination in progress, provide new report by 2/18/13.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.Dumster area.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
2/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 29-17-1 Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
10/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Kitchen, Bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.Outside bar.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Storage counters, dry storage room .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.3 compartment sink, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Can food and beverages, dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Rinsing equipment, Bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed holes in walls, dry storage room.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture under handwash sink, bar.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.Beef, chicken, reach in frezer.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by about 10 dry rodent droppings found on storage room counter, last exterminator report dated 8-17-12. provide report bi-weekly until cb inspection.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.Bleach next to cooking oil and onions, dry storage room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Sanitizer. Bar.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Hot water faucet handle missing, outside bar.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Beef, chicken, warmer, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Beans, beef, sauce, reach in cooler.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
9/7/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.no hood tag
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Critical - No current hood fire suppression system inspection report available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.monkey dishes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauce Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
5/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.7/11
  • Critical - No current hood fire suppression system inspection report available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.5.hour energy drink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.chicken/steak reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.glass cleaner Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
2/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.souffle cups not inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.guacomolie Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
12/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/27/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices.unfamiliar with thawing/chemical test kit /temperatures
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.4/10
  • Critical - No current hood fire suppression system inspection report available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.observed smoker grill on property. must comply with plan review.
  • 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
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.corn Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.had bandaid on finger/put gloves on. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.not under running water/temp below 41 Corrected On Site.
5/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.beans reach in
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.beef reach in
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.box cabbage
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.apron in it Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.one dead fly on fly strip/strip removed Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Pull station for fire suppression system inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.blocked/rack removed Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
1/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.box tea
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/19/2010Routine - 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.pepperoni ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauce ric
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.2nd tank
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
5/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
5/10/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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