Taqueria Huetamo, 1499 S Congress Ave Ste 5, Delray Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TAQUERIA HUETAMO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1499 S Congress Ave Ste 5, Delray Beach, FL 33445
License #: 6013269
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 09/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. ....200+ **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found......over 40 dry rodent droppings underneath reach in freezer and over 50 dry rodent droppings underneath steam table shelf in kitchen . 20 dry rodent droppings in dry storage shelf way to dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed towel in handwash sink....kitchen handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink....kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.....rice , beef soup, beans in coca cola reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
09/11/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees......kitchen.
  • High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.......raw chicken put onto grill then engaged prepared ready to eat food without handwash. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.........employee touched rice and grave pork with bare hands.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked......pork , beef in reach in cooler.
3/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface......underneath fryer.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving and cooking equipment .
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw meats above cut pepper , kitchen . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken above raw meats. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue......dressing cooler, front line.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked..........beans, soups in reach in cooler.
12/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/12/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. ... In kitchen, tall 2 door stainless steel Reach In Cooler. ... As of 04/11/13 not complied
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ... In rear kitchen, fixtures, equipment, shelving ... As of 04/11/13 not complied
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. ...as of 04/11/13 not complied.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ... As of 04/11/13 not complied ... In single glass door cooler, raw chicken breasts 46?, raw beef 50?, cooked beans 48? cooked rice 47?
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. ... In kitchen behind chest freezer. ... Outside back door at mop sink ... As of 04/11/13 not complied
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. ... beans, rices, sliced pork, beef, sauces. ... As of 04/11/13 not complied.
4/11/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. ... Beneath kitchen rear door.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. ... In kitchen, at least 15-20 live roaches along, wall, conduits, and refrigeration equipment on food prep line.
  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. ... Significant number of droppings (too numerous to count) mixed with debris along wall behind storage refrigeration and cold food/sandwich prep table.
4/11/2013Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. ... Heavy debris along walls, behind and under equipment, shelving, and tables.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. ... In kitchen, tall 2 door stainless steel Reach In Cooler.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. ... Especially behind and under equipment, shelving and tables.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in kitchen cold holding units.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. ... Thawing tripe in 3 compartment sink at room temperature.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ... In rear kitchen, fixtures, equipment, shelving
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. ... In kitchen behind chest freezer. ... Outside back door at mop sink
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. ... beans, rices, sliced pork, beef, sauces.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ... Employees present have no training. ... 3 First Principle Certificates expired 07/29/ 2011
1/18/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. --- Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected with original forms available by : Next Unannounced Inspection .
  • Observed soil and debris accumulated on kitchen floor. --- under shelving and equipment.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead insects, in control devices. --- in kitchen ceiling light fixtures
9/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. --- exhaust hood and filters. --- as of 04/16/12 NOT COMPLIED.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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 This violation must be corrected by : 04/16/12. --- as of 04/16 12 NO TRAINING PROVIDED.
4/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 4/16/12.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 04/16/12.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. --- prep tables undershelving, exterriors of equipment.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. --- exhaust hood and filters.
  • Observed food soil and debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
2/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. --- public restroom.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. --- glass door reach in cooler not maintaining foods at or near required temperatures.
  • Critical - Deep fat fryer installed without 16-inch separation from open flame. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. --- single door 'Victory' freezer not working, not clean and used for dry food storage.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment, refrigeration equipment, and shelving. --- kitchen and back of the house areas.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. --- foods in glass door reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. --- in glass door beverage-air reavh in cooler, raw beef, chicken and pork stored above fresh vegetable stock/soup.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. --- single service flatware at self service counter is not covered or protected fromcoughs and/or sneezes.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead insects, or other pests, in control devices. --- in kitchen ceiling light fixtures.
9/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. NO HOT WATER IN RESTAURANT .
  • Observed hole in wall. Behind water heater.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw meats over rte marinade Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. 2 children Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked pork. Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plasticware for customers.
3/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. clear containers storing dry goods not labeled in english Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. victory and 2 door reachin cooler
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided for chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on cutting board in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. glass door reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. kitchen
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. in dining room
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. side of griddle
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. racks/shelves holding clean pots
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood and nozzles under hood
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. kitchen above reachin coolers
  • Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. 3 children in kitchen Corrected On Site.
7/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. tongue
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. not labeled in english
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice. carrots
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup as scoop in sugar
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. with carrots Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. interior of juice machine
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. storage shelves
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
2/15/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. beans in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. bottom of 2 door reachin cooler rusted on inside
  • Critical. Observed dead roach on premises. on storage shelf
9/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin cooler
7/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/13/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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