Taqueria Mi Mexico, 4205 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TAQUERIA MI MEXICO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4205 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33607
License #: 3911536
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 07/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salsa
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. Walk in cooler and freezer
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Box of peppers
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to front microwave **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. (2)
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of sauces and dressings in coolers.
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 300ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front sink
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Fried eggs
07/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Bulk container lids off. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. Back prep **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Cook line cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back sink at three compartment sink
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cook line
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and bulk food containers in storage.
  • 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. Server cutting limes for customer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back sink at 3/comp sink.
3/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bag of onions **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Under hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Cook line
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Cook line
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Pizza station
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Outside surfaces of bulk containers
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All squeeze bottles and bulk containers.
  • High Priority - Dented cans present. Already set aside to be returned. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bib in hallway.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to pizza ovens
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Pizza station
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
8/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Kitchen
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Cook line
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cook line
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of beans in storage. Next to box of bleach bottles.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometers in holding units.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Pizza station. Kitchen and wait station
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Shelves under preparation tables soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of dressings/ sauces.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Case of bleach next to bag of beams.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. In hall way.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pizza station.
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walk-in ,storage
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in ,storage
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Build up inside hood filters.
  • Critical - Bulk food container lides not on containers.C/O
  • Cracked tiles on cook line.
  • Critical - Food build up inside microwave.
  • Food build up on side of reach in cooler.
  • Gasket on reach in cooler are torn and cracked.
  • Critical - No consipicuously placed thermometer inside reach in cooler on cook line.
  • Critical - No consumer advisory at this time.C/O
  • No hair restraint for employee in kitchen.
  • Critical - Raw eggs over raw beef in walk in cooler.C/O
  • Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer when not in use.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. back prep
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cook line
  • Critical - No handwashing signs provided at a handsinks used by food employees.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on/in reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. bulk beans
  • Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. quat being used, has test strips for chlorox
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. frozen chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bulk containers in storage.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. inside walk in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. broken in reach in.
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. kitchen hand sink.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. back prep area/dish room area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. quaternary
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. rust inside
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reach in coolers.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding units in poor repair. reach in coolers.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. bulk food containers.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. window cleaner next to single service items.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. fried eggs
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of rice store room.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin coolers
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlorine
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. shelves in kitchen.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at a handsinks used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. cracked tiles
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 1 two door in prep area.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs in crate over soups in walk in.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in coolers gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. some rust on deflector shield.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. pans over basin prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. restrooms
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. prep area
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen
2/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 2 door reach in back area broken.
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. broken/back cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs over beef
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. juices no lids Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. salsa
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. was eashing and then sanitizing. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. back
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. back sink/knife
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. forks/spoons front
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. dish wash area sink
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. faucet in back walkway.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. food wrap roll in basin at dish wash area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen around drain.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. walk in cooler & freezer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler & freeser floor.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
9/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/6/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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