Tasters Grille's Taco Emporium, 91252 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TASTERS GRILLE'S TACO EMPORIUM
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 91252 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070
License #: 5427984
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 2/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Ice machine, walking cooler and reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door (kitchen). **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen hand washing sink. **Warning**
2/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Ice machine, walking cooler and reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door (kitchen). **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen hand washing sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
12/19/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Linen Napkin covering scallops **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walkin cooler
  • Basic - Food stored outside. Oil contaners, By Walkin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Food containers in drygoods area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar. C02 tanks obstructing Handsink.
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Handsink by ice machine.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.03/2010
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Light not functioning.Kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Walkin cooler.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Cooked fish in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.02/2009 by backdoor Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Walkin cooler food containers.
11/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice.Bar
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Reach in cooler for desserts
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.Dishwasher not dispensing chlorine.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Kitchen handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Knife
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Kitchen
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Desserts reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Under dishwasher.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Dessert Reach-in cooler
  • Critical - Observed live flying insects in kitchen and bar area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.Cleaning spray bottles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Cooked rice and chicken in walkin cooler outside by backdoor.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.ABC by backdoor in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
4/6/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.Ladies room.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Bar
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Covering scallops in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.Kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area.Bacon.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Kitchen
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
11/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/23/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Knives Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.No sani at dishwasher This violation must be corrected by : 6/23/2011.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.3 compartment and all sinks. This violation must be corrected by : 06/23/2011.
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Under dishwasher
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Water heater
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.2+ dry droppings on top of dishwasher. This violation must be corrected by : 06/23/2011.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.Abc by backdoor
6/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored.Bar area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.By grills
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Towel covering lettuce. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Cooks Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Rice Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
2/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Ice machine not covered. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Kitchen & Bar
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Bar
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.Unwrapped straws.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Obstructed, bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Bar Repeat Violation.
  • Light not functioning.Light Fixtures in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.Kitchen
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
7/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Bread for crumbs
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Ice machine not covered.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Front counter
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Handicapped stall ladie's room.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Sink by ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
1/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.raw wood wet shelfs ,absorbant
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.mens bathroom
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.front
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.front
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/25/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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