Taco Bell, 3150 Sycamore School Rd, Fort Worth, TX - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TACO BELL
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Address: 3150 Sycamore School Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76133-7774
County: Tarrant
Phone: 817-451-9386
Smoking: Non-Smoking Facility
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 10/12/2010
Score
94

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Date

Score

  • Wiping Cloths/Linens/Napkins/Sponges - GRP
    Wiping Cloths/Linens/Napkins/Sponges - Use and storage.
    TFER 229.164(h)(3)(B) - Page 36. Wiping cloths used for food spills are not moist, clean, stored in a chemical sanitizer and used for wiping spills.
    Corrective action: Wiping cloths used for food spills shall be moist, clean, stored in a chemical sanitizer and used for wiping spills from food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces. Corrections must be made immediately. Sanitizer was weak.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair
    TFER 229.164(h)(2); 229.165(d)(1); (l)(3); (m) - (r) & (v) - (y) - Pages 35-36: 60 - 61; 78 - 84 & 86 - 88 Multi-use food contact surfaces shall be smooth and free of breaks, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners and crevices, rough welds or joints. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. Equipment, food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Cooking equipment shall be free of encrusted grease and other soil accumulations. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at the frequency and using methods outlined in TFER. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized after cleaning and before use by following approved manual or mechanical hot water sanitization procedures or by following approved manual or mechanical chemical sanitization procedures. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried. Equipment, utensils and single-service/single-use articles shall be stored in a clean, dry approved location where they are not exposed to splash, dust or contamination and handled, displayed and dispensed so that contamination is prevented.
    The soda fountain ice dispenser located in the drive thru has/have adhering mold.
    Corrective action: The soda fountain ice dispenser located in the drive thru must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of mold. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card
    TFER 229.171(f) & (g) - Page 126; FW food ordinance Sec. 16-141 A person may not operate a food establishment without a valid health permit to operate. The permit is not valid without a valid Certificate of Occupancy issued by the City of Fort Worth Department of Development. The permit holder will: 1) post the permit at a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers 2) immediately discontinue operations and notify the Consumer Health Division at 817-392-7255 if an imminent health hazard exists 3) replace/upgrade existing facilities and equipment in accordance with TFER guidelines 4) comply with directives of the regulatory authorities including time frames for corrective actions 5) other provisions of the TFER Within seven days of beginning work as a food handler and bi-annually thereafter, all food service workers shall attend a food handler class and shall obtain a food handler's certificate.
    Your employee's Food Handler Cards are expired.
    Corrective action: Any employee that handles food or cleans dishes or utensils must attend food handler training. Walk-in and reserved seating food handler classes are available several times each week at the Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods, 818 Missouri Avenue. Food handlers must arrive 30 minutes before class time to complete registration. Late arrivals will not be admitted to class. The charge for the class is $16.00 cash or credit card - no checks. Registration for walk-in English classes begins at 8:30 am and 1:00 pm on Mondays and 8:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays in Room 154. Registration for walk-in Spanish classes begins at 8:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm. on Tuesdays in Room 154. Contact the Consumer Health Division at 817-392-7255 for times and reservations for reserved seating classes. Additionally, your company may qualify to teach food safety to your employees. Call 817-392-7255 for details or ask your inspector. Corrections must be made within 7 days.
Regular Inspection10/12/201094
  • Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
    Non-food Contact Surfaces - Type and condition.
    TFER 229.165(m)(2) - Page 78. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are not free of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
    Corrective action: Clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment so that they are free of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. General cleaning under equipment on line.
  • Handwash Facilities with Soap & Towels (corrected on site)
    TFER 229.167(e)(2) & (3) - Pages 104-105 Each handwashing station shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder or bar soap and with disposable paper towels, approved continuous towel system or a heated-air drying device.
    No hand drying provisions were available at the handwash facilities in the back hand sink.
    Corrective action: Hand drying provisions must be available at the handwash facilities in the back hand sink. Corrections must be made immediately.
Regular Inspection03/11/201097
  • Handwash Facilities Adequate & Access (corrected on site)
    TFER 229.166(f)(2);(g)(1) & (h)(1) & 229.167(e) - Pages 91-93 & 104 At least one handwashing lavatory and not fewer than the number required by law shall be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing and warewashing areas and in or immediately adjacent to toilet rooms. Each lavatory shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 43 degrees C. (110 °F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
    The handwashing sink in the handwash area is used for purposes other than handwashing.
    Corrective action: The handwashing sink in the handwash area must not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrections must be made immediately.
Regular Inspection09/09/200997
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair (corrected on site)
    TFER 229.164(h)(2); 229.165(d)(1); (l)(3); (m) - (r) & (v) - (y) - Pages 35-36: 60 - 61; 78 - 84 & 86 - 88 Multi-use food contact surfaces shall be smooth and free of breaks, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners and crevices, rough welds or joints. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. Equipment, food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Cooking equipment shall be free of encrusted grease and other soil accumulations. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at the frequency and using methods outlined in TFER. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized after cleaning and before use by following approved manual or mechanical hot water sanitization procedures or by following approved manual or mechanical chemical sanitization procedures. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried. Equipment, utensils and single-service/single-use articles shall be stored in a clean, dry approved location where they are not exposed to splash, dust or contamination and handled, displayed and dispensed so that contamination is prevented.
    The soda nozzles located in the kitchen has/have adhering foreign material.
    Corrective action: The soda nozzles located in the kitchen must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of foreign material. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Handwash Facilities Adequate & Access
    TFER 229.166(f)(2);(g)(1) & (h)(1) & 229.167(e) - Pages 91-93 & 104 At least one handwashing lavatory and not fewer than the number required by law shall be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing and warewashing areas and in or immediately adjacent to toilet rooms. Each lavatory shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 43 degrees C. (110 °F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
    All the handwashing sinks in the kitchen are not adequately equipped with a mixing valve for handwashing. - you have cold water then hot water to 150°F - only have one foot pedal for the sinks and no way to mix the water temperature (pre-set)
    Corrective action: The handwashing sink in the kitchen must be equipped with a mixing valve for handwashing. Corrections must be made within 1 days. - employees will not wash their hands in 120°F+ water - 100-110°F water temperature required, correct immediately.
  • Proper/Adequate Handwashing
    TFER 229.163(e) - Page 21 Food employees shall keep their hands and exposed portions of their arms clean.
    The food service workers did not follow procedures for proper handwashing. - not using proper water temperature to wash their hands
    Corrective action: The food service workers will wash his/her hands and exposed portions of his/her arms with soap and 110 °F or warmer running water and by rubbing his/her lathered hands and surfaces of arms together for at least 20 seconds. Hands and arms will be thoroughly rinsed with clean water and dried with non-reusable towels or heated air. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Ventilation - GRP (corrected on site)
    Ventilation - Design, installation and maintenance.
    TFER 229.165(d)(8) - Page 62. Filters or other grease extracting equipment are not clean.
    Corrective action: Filters or other grease extracting equipment shall be designed to be readily removable for cleaning and replacement if not designed to be cleaned in place. Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Filters will be removed and cleaned frequently to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-service and single-use articles. Corrections must be made within 2 days.
Regular Inspection12/17/200890

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