Ags Taco Express,Inc, 1448 Us Hwy 17 N, Wauchula, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: AGS TACO EXPRESS,INC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1448 Us Hwy 17 N, Wauchula, FL 33873
License #: 3500221
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 11/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint )
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.( observed no ambient thermometer in single door reach in cooler)
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.( observed torn gasket in reach in cooler in kitchen)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( observed gaskets in single door cooler with food debris build up)
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. ( observed two spray bottles containing chemicals not labeled on chemical rack)
11/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( observed plastic bowl stored in bulk rice bin located in dry storage area)
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. ( observed drink without lid or straw on reach in cooler in kitchen)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( observed 3 employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraints in kitchen)
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.( observed all plastic silverware not inverted located at waitress area)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. ( observed used strainer stored in hand sink in kitchen)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.( observed evidence of food being drained in hand sink in kitchen)
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. ( observed 4 spray bottles containing chemicals not labeled located on chemical rack)
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( plastic bowl used as scoop in bulk rice container in back room)
  • Basic - Hole in wall.( behind door at entrance of kitchen)
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. ( spray bottle of throat spray on shelf with dry food in kitchen)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. ( wiping cloths stored in hand sink in kitchen) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. ( 2 spray bottles containing chemicals not labeled on chemical rack)
2/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( plastic bowl used as scoop in bulk rice container)
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( reach in cooler shelving)
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. ( cook line)
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. ( computer and other miscellaneous items on shelf above clean pots)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook line)
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.( clean dish rack)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. ( cook line)
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. ( reach in cooler)
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.( styrofoam containers in service window)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( by prep table)
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.( several items in reach in cooler)
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. ( 3 spray bottles on chemical rack with liquid )
10/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( plastic bowl used as scoop in bulk plastic container in dry storage area)
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.( knives in drawers on prep table)
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.( raw shell eggs stored on top of pan of rice)
6/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/25/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.( clean dishes stored on trays with water nesting in the trays) **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. ( computer and speakers on shelf above clean cooking pots) **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.( expiration date 12/1/12) **Warning**
  • 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 slicing onions for later use, per owner, without gloves) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. ( raw shell eggs stored directly above dish of fruit dessert in reach in cooler) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
1/15/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.[ employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint on cookline ]
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. [ reach in cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. [ raw beef touching top of case of tomatoes in reach in cooler ]
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. [ single service boxes not stored inverted on shelf above microwave on cookline ] Corrected On Site.
8/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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