Taco Bell, 8671 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Taco Bell
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8671 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33771-3834
License #: 6209197
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on interior of steamer machine on taco prep line.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing on drain at end of taco prep line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Against wall behind fryers.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On drain board for prep sink near walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in reach in cooler under taco prep line reads -20 °F .
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wash cloth stored inside sink and degreaser bottle stored on the side of it near prep coolers. **Corrected On-Site**
10/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind drink station at drive thru.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Soda syrup and water under drink station in lobby.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Degreaser sitting in a box of flour tortillas. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. At drink station in drive thru.
4/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
11/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Water dripping from light fixture , walk in cooler
6/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in hot box soiled with accumulation of food residue. Crumbs in bottom
1/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. under cash register ; drive thru area For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Inaccurate chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. test kit stained; not usable
  • Light not functioning. above fry station
  • Critical - Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handwash sink separating off wall ; drive thru area
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. directly on floor near back door For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. device dated Dec 2011, instructions state to replace 6 mos
9/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice dispensing chute - soda machine ; drive thru window Corrected On Site.
5/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. plastic portion cups Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
11/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for wiping cloths Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. water temp measured at 80 drive thru window
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. drive thru window
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. after removing soiled gloved; prior to donning fresh gloves
  • Critical - Observed interior of hot box soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of visible soil. cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. can of paint on shelf next to take out containers
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. k class extinguisher on floor under 3 comp sink For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. low velocity [trickle] handwash sink - drive thru window
8/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/16/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. missing from both restrooms
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. cook line
2/8/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink sinks set up during inspection - seale ,unused test kit at dishwashing station; chlorine measured at 200 ppm
  • Critical. Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. exceeds 100 ppm [instructions on testing paper] measured at 200 ppm
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine sanitizer measured at 200 ppm
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Operator unable to verify when filter last changed [filter appears dark brown in color]
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. ice machine lid broken
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. front counter
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice machine
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine measured at 200 ppm [3 comp sink] Corrected On Site. recheck 100ppm
8/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.(ice machine lid broken )
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.(front counter) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(outside hose)
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.(mens restroom door)
4/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(picked up head set off from ground then touched clean equipment with no glove change or hand wash) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair (front counter) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.( at 200 ppm in 3 compartment sink corrected to 100 ppm) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
12/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(taco meat in prep area) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact surface in poor repair. (front counter)
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.(above 200 ppm) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles and backsplash.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(spatula under press)
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.(lids for beverages in front area)
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.(to go containers not inverted in storage area)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
8/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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