Taco Bell #1879, 543 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Taco Bell #1879
Address: 543 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 540 371-2577
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 07/30/2015

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No violation noted during this evaluation.07/30/2015Complaint
Abbreviations: PIC – Person in Charge, RIC – Reach-in Cooler, WIC – Walk-in Cooler, RIF – Reach-in Freezer, WIF – Walk-in Freezer, IT- Internal Temperature, ST – Surface Temperature, ppm – parts per million,
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Mechanically vented hood filters not in good repair or have gaps in between filters.
    Correction: Repair or replace hood filters and/or eliminate gaps between filters.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Several stainless steel food containers stored over the 3-compartment sink were observed soiled to sight and touch. PIC placed all items in the 3-compartment sink.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
    Observation: Surfaces of the soda nozzles at both soda machines were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface of the soda nozzles at any time when contamination may have occurred, at least every 24 hours, before restocking the consumer self-service equipment/utensils, or per manufacturer specifications.
  • Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
    Observation: Several stainless steel food conatiners were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
    Correction: Items must be allowed to drain and air-dry before being stacked or stored to allow evaporation of chemical sanitizer and moisture that may encourage microbial growth.
  • Handwashing Lavatory, Water Temperature, and Flow (repeated violation)
    Observation: Water from the handwashing sink at the front of the kitchen was measured at a temperature less than 100°F. Water measured at 81'F.PIC stated a work order has been placed to repair the sink.
    Correction: Make necessary adjustments to valves and lines serving the handsink to provide water of at least 100°F to allow more effective removal of fatty soils encountered in kitchens.
  • Mops - Drying Mops (corrected on site)
    Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry.
    Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
04/24/2015Routine
Abbreviations: RIC-Reach In Cooler, RIF-Reach In Freezer, PIC-Person In Charge, HH-Hot Holding, CH-Cold Holding, WIC-Walk In Cooler, WIF-Walk In Freezer, PP-Pizza Prep, SP-Sandwich Prep
Food temperatures continued: Steam Table Steak 157'F, Chicken 191'F, Cold Holding Diced Tomatoes 37'F, RIC Diced Tomatoes 41'F. Discussed with operator: please advise the Health Department when the handsinks are operating properly and the water temperature measures at least 100'F at the handsinks.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer (QT 40) concentration level in the wet wiping cloth bucket in the prep area measured 300 ppm

  • Handwashing Lavatory, Water Temperature, and Flow
    Observation: Water from the handwashing sink at the drive thru measured 64'F
    Correction: and the water from the handwashing sink near the prep sink measured 65'F.
  • Maintenance Tools - Storing Maintenance Tools (corrected on site)
    Observation: Broom, stored with the handle touching a box of taco shells on storage shelving.
    Correction: Maintenance equipment supplies and tools such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, and similar items must be stored so they do not contaminate food equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
04/14/2014Routine
Abbreviations: RIC-Reach In Cooler, RIF-Reach In Freezer, PIC-Person In Charge, HH-Hot Holding, CH-Cold Holding, WIC-Walk In Cooler, WIF-Walk In Freezer, PP-Pizza Prep, SP-Sandwich Prep
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer concentration level (QT 40) measured 300 ppm.

No violation noted during this evaluation.
10/16/2013Risk Factor
Abbreviations: PIC=Person in Charge
  • Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
    Observation: Observed large container of cinnamon/sugar that was not labeled.
    Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
  • Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (repeated violation)
    Observation: Several metal food containers were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
    Correction: Items must be allowed to drain and air-dry before being stacked or stored to allow evaporation of chemical sanitizer and moisture that may encourage microbial growth.
  • Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
    Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the front hand washing sink.
    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
04/08/2013Routine

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