Taco Bell (01-0214), 4236 Holland Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Taco Bell (01-0214)
Address: 4236 Holland Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 757 463-0136
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 08/24/2015

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Inspection date

Type

Observations discussed with manager.
  • Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
    Observation: Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
    Correction: Maintain hood system vent filters in a clean condition.
08/24/2015Routine
Violations discussed for correction
  • Critical: Person in Charge - Assignment of Responsibility*
    Observation: The person in charge was not available at the time of inspection. No CFM on duty
    Correction: The permit holder shall designate a person in charge who is authorized to monitor and manage all food establishment operations and who is authorized to take actions to ensure that the Regulations' objectives are fulfilled.
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
    Observation: In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
    Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands (2) The container and (3) Exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
    Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: Freezer floor was observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning. ice build up
    Correction: Repair the freezer to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair thefreezer floor, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
    Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
    Correction: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
  • Water System - Scheduling Inspection and Service for a Water System Device
    Observation: The person in charge was unable to produce records of routine maintenance and service for the backflow preventer device located on the back water supply..
    Correction: Maintenance and service records for water treatment devices and backflow prevention are to be maintained on site by the person in charge and made available when requested by the regulatory authority.
  • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding
    Observation: Light bulb in walk-in freezer not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
    Correction: Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
04/14/2015Routine
Violations discussed for correction.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage
    Observation: Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
    Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The door gasket to the small reach-in cooler is in poor repair.
    Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Walk-in freezer floor was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
    Correction: Repair the walk-in freezer floor to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the freezer floor, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
12/12/2014Routine
Violations discussed and/ or corrected during inspection. Coffee creamer manufacturer's suggested shelf life is 30 days, but once open should only be good for 7 days.
  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Disposition* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The commercially processed ready-to-eat (RTE) creamer was not discarded by the ""consume by"" date. Must use by seven days.
    Correction: Discard the food at this time and ensure all previously frozen prepared or commercially processed RTE foods are served, sold or discarded by the most recent ""consume by"" date marked on the food container. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the walk-in cooler has accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floor in the prep area noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
08/07/2014Routine
Violations discussed for correction.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
    Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
    Correction: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
  • Water Pressure (repeated violation)
    Observation: Hot / Cold water under insufficient or inadequate pressure was found to serve the following equipment: customer's rest-room
    Correction: Inadequate water pressure could result in improper handwashing or equipment operation. Restore water under sufficient and adequate pressure to the customer's rest-room immediately.
  • Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose
    Observation: The handwash station at the front line is being used as a dump station.
    Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
04/10/2014Routine
Violations discussed for correction.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Walk-in freezer floor was observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning. ice build-up
    Correction: Repair the ice build up inside walk-in freezer to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the ice build up inside walk-in freezer, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Water Pressure (repeated violation)
    Observation: Hot / Cold water under insufficient or inadequate pressure was found to serve the following equipment: customer's rest-room
    Correction: Inadequate water pressure could result in improper handwashing or equipment operation. Restore water under sufficient and adequate pressure to the customer's rest-room. immediately.
12/10/2013Routine
Violations discussed for correction.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the ref gasket has accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning*
    Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: toaster/grill.
    Correction: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
  • Water Pressure
    Observation: Hot / Cold water under insufficient or inadequate pressure was found to serve the following equipment: customer's rest-room.
    Correction: Inadequate water pressure could result in improper handwashing or equipment operation. Restore water under sufficient and adequate pressure to the customer's rest-room. immediately.
  • Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities
    Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
    Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floor in the food prep area noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
  • Pests - Controlling Pests*
    Observation: Premises are not being routinely inspected for evidence of pests
    Correction: Inspect premises on routine basis for the evidence of pests. . Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
08/19/2013Routine
Violations discussed for correction.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
    Observation: Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
    Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the small ref.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
  • Outer Openings - Protected
    Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. back entrance door with gap at the bottom frame.
    Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
04/16/2013Routine
Violations discussed and/ or corrected during inspection.
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
    Observation: In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
    Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands (2) The container and (3) Exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) cheese in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
    Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
03/15/2013Routine
Violations discussed for correction/ Food permit issued. Instructed store manager to turn national food registry to local health department for conversion and credit.
  • Responsibilities of Owner or Proprietor (repeated violation)
    Observation: Absence of no-smoking signs or international no-smoking signs in non-smoking area.
    Correction: Post of no-smoking signs or international no-smoking signs in non-smoking area. These can be found online at www.vdh.virginia.gov/breatheeasy
03/01/2013Routine
Builder will install soap/paper towel before turning over to taco bell, no smoking sign and employee must hand wash sign must be in place before business start operating, Cleaning/dusting in progress.
  • Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities
    Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
    Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
02/07/2013Pre-Opening
On final inspection, ensure that the above issues are addressed. Also noted that hot water is not regulated in the facility
  • Food - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
    Observation: Beverages found inside of drink systems that have an accumulation of dust and debris and there are direct openings to the ceiling above beverage system.
    Correction: Protect food from miscellaneous sources of contamination.
  • Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities
    Observation: Refrigeration units are not on.
    Correction: Ensure refrigerators are capable of maintaining that food items are held at the proper cold holding temperature of 41°F or below . Improper food storage temperatures are a major contributing factor to foodborne illness.
  • Responsibilities of Owner or Proprietor
    Observation: Absence of no-smoking signs or international no-smoking signs in non-smoking area.
    Correction: Post no-smoking signs or international no-smoking signs in non-smoking area. These can be found online at www.vdh.virginia.gov/breatheeasy
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
    Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a sanitizing agent test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing
    Observation: The various table-mounted equipment is not installed in a manner that allows for proper cleaning of the unit or the area around it.
    Correction: Elevate the unit on legs that provide at least 4 inches of clearance between the table and equipment to allow for routine cleaning or seal the unit to the table to minimize the need for cleaning.
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Elevation or Sealing
    Observation: There is a floor mounted equipment is not sealed to the floor. A cleaning hazard exists.
    Correction: Alter the installation of the equipment to allow easy floor cleaning. Make 1 of the following corrections: 1. Remove the equipment 2. Install casters 3. Elevate the equipment to a minimum of 6 inches off the floor 4. Seal the equipment to the floor
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils*
    Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: all food contact surfaces.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: all non-food contact surfaces.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: Drainage pipe under the 3 compartment sink is not flush with the drain.
    Correction: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
  • Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
    Observation: Floor and wall juncture in dining area does not appear to be sealed.
    Correction: Seal floor and wall junctures.
  • Outer Openings - Protected
    Observation: Air curtain is not installed.
    Correction: Install air curtains or other means to protect outer openings of the facility. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
  • Hand Drying Provision
    Observation: No disposable towels were provided at any of the hand washing lavatories.
    Correction: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
  • Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities
    Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
    Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: The floors, walls, and ceilings are noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
02/01/2013Other

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