Taco Bell, 1113 N N. Military Hwy., Norfolk, VA 23502 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Taco Bell
Address: 1113 N N. Military Hwy., Norfolk, VA 23502
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 757 461-3148
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 02/26/2016

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

Need CFM scheduled for all shifts. Repair hand sink soap dispenser at back of kitchen. Critical violations must be corrected within 10 days. Follow-up required.
  • Critical: Person in Charge - Assignment of Responsibility*
    Observation: The person in charge was not available at the time of inspection.
    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.
  • Handwashing Cleanser; Availability
    Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the back of the kitchen. Sensor is broken. Employees having to get soap from another hand sink.
    Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
02/26/2016Routine
Certificates obtained (4). CFM on-duty was asked to have posted.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
12/10/2015Follow-up
CFM certificates still not on-site or posted in public view. One employee needs correct food handler card (took unapproved course). Follow-up scheduled.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
11/09/2015Routine
Need CFM certificates to be Norfolk certificates and posted in public view for customers to see. 2016 Norfolk CFM class schedule provided. Inspector recommended the food handler cards and CFM certificates be kept in one place for easy access during inspection. Permit issued.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
10/14/2015Routine
WIF has build up of ice on mechanical parts - needs defrost.
  • Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Not all food handler's cards observed. Inspector suggested posting list of all employees with card expiration dates in sight for inspector.
    Correction: A food service employee shall have a valid food service card prior to working in the food service establishment. The person in charge shall not employ anyone to work in the food service establishment until they posses a valid food service card. A food service employee shall have a valid food service card while working in a food establishment.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the inside prep station.
    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.
07/13/2015Routine
Temperatures not evaluated. Follow-up visit notes: 6 managers are scheduled to take ServSafe Manager course on 2/6/2015. Employee health policy observed signed. All employees handling food have current food handler cards. Some employees do not currently have the food handler card. Manager was instructed to not allow these employees to work with food until they receive the proper training. Sanitizer concentration at the triple sink was at an acceptable level and no employees were observed stacking wet items after chemical sanitization. Manager stated that employee are being reminded as they come to work. Inspector suggested a meeting including all employees at once. Warewashing water temperature was 126 degrees F. Significant improvements have been made and necessary items addressed. Progress will be evaluated at next routine inspection.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
01/23/2015Follow-up
  • Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge* (repeated violation)
    Observation: The person in charge failed to obtain a valid certified food managers card. The person in charge failed to employ a certified food service manager.
    Correction: Obtain a valid food service managers card.
  • Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge* (repeated violation)
    Observation: A food service employee was working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
    Correction: A food service employee shall have a valid food service card prior to working in the food service establishment. The person in charge shall not employ anyone to work in the food service establishment until they posses a valid food service card. A food service employee shall have a valid food service card while working in a food establishment.
  • Employee Health
    Observation: Employees Health policy not observed.
    Correction: Have the license holder require employees or applicants report to the person in charge any information about their health and activities if they are diagnosed with or had a past illness from Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virusor Norovirus.
  • Warewashing - Manual Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The temperature of the in-use wash water solution was observed at less than 110°F.
    Correction: Maintain a temperature of 110°F and above or the temperature specified by the manufacturer for optimal performance of the detergent to clean equipment and utensil surfaces.
  • Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Hot Water and Chemical Sanitizing*
    Observation: When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin.
    Correction: Provide QAC at proper concentration of 150-400ppm and immerse or expose food contact surfaces to sanitizing solution for adequate time.
  • Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Hot Water and Chemical Sanitizing*
    Observation: When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the wiping cloth bucket.
    Correction: Provide QAC at proper concentration of 150-400ppm and immerse or expose food contact surfaces to sanitizing solution for adequate time.
01/14/2015Complaint
Permit issued
  • Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
    Observation: The person in charge failed to posses a certified food service manager's card.
    Correction: Store has 2 CFM however, neither were present during inspection store must have one on duty at all times operation is open for business.
  • Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
    Observation: A food service employee was working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
    Correction: A food service employee shall have a valid food service card prior to working in the food service establishment. The person in charge shall not employ anyone to work in the food service establishment until they posses a valid food service card. A food service employee shall have a valid food service card while working in a food establishment. Once flyer provided to PIC. All people considered for employment should posses a FHC before starting work.
  • Warewashing - Manual Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature (corrected on site)
    Observation: The temperature of the in-use wash water solution was observed at less than 110°F.
    Correction: Maintain a temperature of 110°F and above or the temperature specified by the manufacturer for optimal performance of the detergent to clean equipment and utensil surfaces.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floor under stationary equipment (cook & prep equipment) in the kitchen 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.
10/03/2014Routine
Sanitizer concentration good. Good hand washing observed. Ice maker 1 (above soda dispenser) leaking. Post permit and ServSafe back in public view (picture frame had broken).
  • Refuse - Using Drain Plugs (repeated violation)
    Observation: Both refuse containers have no drain plug.
    Correction: Call company to replace the drain plug to the refuse container.
05/08/2014Routine
This is the third time management has been informed to post NDPH permit so that the expiration date in public view. Soda dispenser is leaking - management stated company is aware and scheduled to work on the machine.
  • Food - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (repeated violation)
    Observation: Maintenance tools stored above food and single-service items.
    Correction: Protect food from miscellaneous sources of contamination.
  • Refuse - Using Drain Plugs (repeated violation)
    Observation: The refuse container used to store refuse/recycbles has no drain plug.
    Correction: Replace the drain plug to the refuse container.
01/09/2014Routine
Recommended for permit renewal.
  • Food - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (repeated violation)
    Observation: Maintenance tools stored above food items.
    Correction: Protect food from miscellaneous sources of contamination.
  • Refuse - Covering Receptacles
    Observation: Outside refuse container had open doors and grease barrel lid open..
    Correction: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
  • Refuse - Using Drain Plugs (repeated violation)
    Observation: The refuse container used to store refuse/recycbles has no drain plug.
    Correction: Contact company to replace the drain plug to the refuse container.
09/12/2013Routine
Post permit so the expiration date can be seen.
  • Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
    Observation: The person in charge failed to posses a certified food service manager's card.
    Correction: One CFM must be present during all hours of operation.
  • Food - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
    Observation: Do not store tools over food in dry storage area.
    Correction: Protect food from miscellaneous sources of contamination. Suggest placing single service items above, move tools to bottom shelf or other area where there don't pose cross- contamination concern.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices; Ambient Air and Water
    Observation: The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees C) located on the outside of both prep line units is not accurate.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device that is easily readable and accurate to +/-1.5 degrees Celsius in the intended range of use inside this unit.
  • Refuse - Using Drain Plugs
    Observation: The refuse container used to store refuse/recycbles has no drain plug.
    Correction: Call company to replace the drain plug to the refuse container.
  • Critical: Sanitizer; Criteria/Chemicals for food contact* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Bleach sanitizer being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 21 CFR 178.1010
    Correction: Utilize only 50-100 ppm of bleach sanitizer that meet the requirements of 21 CFR 178.1010 when applying to food contact surfaces
05/14/2013Routine
temperatures continued:
chicken - outside wall = 181F
ground beef - outside wall = 178F
cheese - walk in = 38F
chicken - walk in =37F
sanitizer at pick up counter and under inside wall prep unit = 200ppm

No violation noted during this evaluation.
01/11/2013Complaint
  • Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
    Observation: No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatories in the kitchen.
    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
01/30/2012Follow-up

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