Taqueria My Ranchito, 4279 W Hwy 40, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TAQUERIA MY RANCHITO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4279 W Hwy 40, Ocala, FL 34482
License #: 5202334
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tiles in service and kitchen areas stained and in poor repair.
  • Intermediate - Interior of chest freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue/spillage.
09/04/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bread crumbs stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles in service and kitchen areas stained and in poor repair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded Cheese, and Sour Cream 53° in prep cooler.
  • High Priority - Sanitizer solution in bucket improperly stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment (PREP COOLER) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
  • Intermediate - Interior of chest freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue/spillage.
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) BEANS prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Prep. cooler bottom soiled with standing water.
09/03/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR.
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
3/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice tea on counter not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Sanitize improperly stored on floor
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham, and Cheese.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Soup/TCS. Corrective Action Taken, Soup moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef, and Spaghetti. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Freezer unit
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and noodles **Repeat Violation**
8/1/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Inside freezer units in kitchen.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Freezer unit
  • 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.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign posted is unreadable .
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Kitchen
  • Basic - Single-use plastic bag reused. Cooked beans stored in bag in reach in unit.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Dated 1/14/08
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Soup -temp 94°f. Corrective Action Taken . Product placed into ziplock bags and placed into freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and noodles **Repeat Violation**
5/30/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Observed hole in ceiling over mop sink.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. (Fish in triple sink) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered meat in chest freezer.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. (Cooked Chicken and Noodles)
7/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in un-sex bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. (Touching faucet handles after washing hands).
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR. Corrected On Site.
1/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink in kitchen area.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink in restrooms. After running for 5 minutes. Repair to be finished today. Switching from gas to electric.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, on bottom shelf of upright freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Critical - Observed toilet seat in mens bathroom very loose.
  • Critical - Observed toilet seat, and urinal dirty in mens restroom, and trash can overflowing in womens restroom.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on mop sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/28/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Prep. Cooler. DO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIR IS MADE.
  • Observed build-up of food debris,on bottom shelf of reach-in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on prep. cooler unit in poor repair. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed heavy residue build-up in mop sink.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour Cream, Cheese, and Ham at 46 Degrees F. in prep. cooler.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. BEEF.
  • Critical - Observed shortning stored on floor.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing on hose bibb at mop sink. Repeat Violation.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, Beef, Pork Chops, & Shrimp held between 48-50 Degrees F on bottom shelf of reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pork held at 130 Degrees F on un-heated part of steam table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of yellow bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. RICE.
  • Observed tongs with handle in contact with chips.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on prep. cooler in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled prep. cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease, and a carbon-like residue on/in grease trap and area surrounding grill.
  • Observed residue build-up on outside of igloo holding taco shells, and container use for beans.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at mop sink.
  • Critical. Bathroom in side dining area not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing door.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink in server area lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled sanitize towel buckets.
  • Critical. Exit sign over front door not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification for Cristina Fernandez 6/22/05.
7/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. RICE.
  • Observed in-use tongs not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container with straw inside on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed black knob on slicer in poor repair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of a black substance in the ice dispensing part of Pepsi soda machine.
  • Critical. Observed drawers used to hold chips encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed a black carbon-like residue build-up on stove, and grill.
  • Observed build-up of hand prints, and dirt on lids of bean and rice containers.
  • Observed waste water hose from drink system draining into handsink.
  • Critical. Observed un-sex bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing door.
  • Critical. Observed womens bathroom not equipped with working tight-fitting, self-closing door.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
2/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers/bags used for food storage.
8/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Salad, and Reach-In Coolers.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach-In, and Salad Coolers. DO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIR IS MADE.
  • Critical. Observed employee food BEANS stored on shelf over cooked chicken used for customers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers/bags used for food storage.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
8/26/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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