Taqueria Del Valle, 2140 Drew St Unit D, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TAQUERIA DEL VALLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2140 Drew St Unit D, Clearwater, FL 33765
License #: 6209114
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 6/12/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
6/12/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
3/26/2013Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Dishwashing area
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of grill and under cooking equipment at cookline
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored protected from contamination. Live roaches in bag of to go containers
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly.
  • Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during storage ,open bag of flour snacks and uncovered spices with contact with roaches discarded
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 8 Live roaches in tied bag of to go containers on shelf in kitchen opposite grill and more than 20 live roaches of various size on gaskets in nonworking reach in cooler used to store closed bags of chips and open bag of flour snack near steam table , 1 crawling on floor under nonworking reach in cooler, 2 live roaches under shelf of nonworking reach in cooler above warming light near steam table, 3 small live roaches in open bag of towels , 2 live roaches stored in open bag on shelf opposite grill, 5 live roaches inside drawers of shelving storage attached to wall above prep table in kitchen, 1 live roach crawling on wall above prep table, 1 live roach crawling out of open bag of flour snacks stored open in nonworking reach in cooler
3/25/2013Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Dishwashing area
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of grill and under cooking equipment at cookline
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored protected from contamination. Live roaches in bag of to go containers
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly.
  • Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during storage ,open bag of flour snacks and uncovered spices with contact with roaches discarded
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 8 Live roaches in tied bag of to go containers on shelf in kitchen opposite grill and more than 20 live roaches of various size on gaskets in nonworking reach in cooler used to store closed bags of chips and open bag of flour snack near steam table , 1 crawling on floor under nonworking reach in cooler, 2 live roaches under shelf of nonworking reach in cooler above warming light near steam table, 3 small live roaches in open bag of towels , 2 live roaches stored in open bag on shelf opposite grill, 5 live roaches inside drawers of shelving storage attached to wall above prep table in kitchen, 1 live roach crawling on wall above prep table, 1 live roach crawling out of open bag of flour snacks stored open in nonworking reach in cooler
3/19/2013Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Dishwashing area
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of grill and under cooking equipment at cookline
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Uncovered bag of flour, dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored protected from contamination. Live roaches in bag of to go containers
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly.
  • Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during storage ,open bag of flour snacks and uncovered spices with contact with roaches discarded
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 8 Live roaches in tied bag of to go containers on shelf in kitchen opposite grill and more than 20 live roaches of various size on gaskets in nonworking reach in cooler used to store closed bags of chips and open bag of flour snack near steam table , 1 crawling on floor under nonworking reach in cooler, 2 live roaches under shelf of nonworking reach in cooler above warming light near steam table, 3 small live roaches in open bag of towels , 2 live roaches stored in open bag on shelf opposite grill, 5 live roaches inside drawers of shelving storage attached to wall above prep table in kitchen, 1 live roach crawling on wall above prep table, 1 live roach crawling out of open bag of flour snacks stored open in nonworking reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.
3/18/2013Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. restroom
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walk in cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves in kitchen /dishwashing area
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over pitas, walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked meats and vegetables, walk in cooler
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Corrected On Site.
10/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. slide drawers at cookline
4/12/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. restroom
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walk in cooler
  • 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 - Observed food stored on floor. pot of beef/sauce, walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. slide drawers at cookline
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice, cooked meats, walk in cooler
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. dishwashing area
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm , dishwashing area
2/8/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. restroom
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walk in cooler
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. small drawers near cookline
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. kitchen
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spoons in watter of 124 degrees F , cookline
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. under kitchen handsink
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. rice in walk in cooler
10/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical - Employee training validation
  • Critical - Food management certification valid
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Hot food at proper temperatures
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
5/11/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 1 51-16-1 No plan review submitted/approved and renovations to establishment observed. Walkin cooler relocated and wall by kitchen entrance.
11/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 51-16-1 No plan review submitted/approved and renovations to establishment observed. Walkin cooler relocated and wall by kitchen entrance.
9/28/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. flour
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. under meat slicer
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. to go cartons not inverted
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. womens bathroom
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface/kitchen
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. old equipment
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
8/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.---operator moved walkin cooler and built a new wall by kitchen entrance.
6/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Handsoap lacking at handsink in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed container of flammable material over 5 gallons stored in establishment. For reporting purposes only...LP tank in dining room
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.
4/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked...all cooked food in walkin cooler not datemarked
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...dry product container by grill
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...flat of eggs temperature at 50 F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food...raw eggs stored on top of lettuce in walkin cooler
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....spoons by stove stored in room temperature water.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
11/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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