Taco Bell #4884, 4220 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

August 20, 2009 (Routine)

February 02, 2009 (Routine)

• 0820 A 2 - Critical Phf's in the pizza prep unit cold holding at improper temperatures.
  Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
• 2260 - Critical Backflow or backsiphonage prevention device not available on threaded faucet as required by law.Hose under pressure
  Provide a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device on all threaded faucets.(double check value)
• 3490 - Coats stored in such a way that they could contaminate @Equipment@ in the stock area
  All personal care items, medicines and first aid supplies must be stored in such a way to prevent potential contamination of food, food contact items, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service and single-use articles.

July 14, 2008 (Routine)

• 2000 C - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.(cup lids)
  Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
• 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
  Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.

January 23, 2008 (Routine)

• 1570 - The door gasket of the line prep unit is (missing, damaged).
  Repair or replace the prep unit door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
• 1570 - Spatulas were observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
  Repair the spatulas to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the spatulas, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
• 2000 - Corrected During Inspection Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.(cup lids,bread stick boxes)
  Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
• 3180 - Floor in the walk in noted in need of cleaning.
  All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
• 3200 - Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
  Maintain hood system vent filters in a clean condition.

July 31, 2007 (Routine)

• 2000 - Corrected During Inspection Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.(cup lids,drive thru)
  Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
• 3180 - Floor in the walk in freezer noted in need of cleaning.
  All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.

January 26, 2007 (Routine)

• 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.(walk in freezer)
  Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
• 1790 - The food contact equipment surface of the pizza and breadstick pans is observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  Clean the food contact surface of the pans to prevent accumulations that may reduce heat transfer to adequately cook food and to prevent attract of insects when not in use.

July 12, 2006 (Routine)

• 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.(cup lids)
  Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
• 3170 - Ladies restroom toliet is not maintained in good repair
  Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.

January 20, 2006 (Routine)

• 0480 - Unlabeled food containers.(breadstick seasoning)
  Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
• 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: wire shelving).
  Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
• 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.(cup lids)
  Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
• 2890 - Light bulb in exhaust hood over thermalizer not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.

July 08, 2005 (Routine)

• 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the pizza oven racks has accumulations of grime and debris.
  Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• 2000 - Corrected During Inspection Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. (cup lids,drive thru)
  Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.

January 11, 2005 (Routine)

• 0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Using a cup to dispense food items.
  Must use a utensil with a handle to dispense any food item.
• 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
• 2640 - Observed dumpster door open during inspection.
  Keep dumpster door closed to control pest activity.
• 3220 - Corrected During Inspection Mops not hung up to air dry.
  Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.

September 13, 2004 (Routine)

• 3170 - Tile on wall is not maintained in good repair
  Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
• 2000 - Clean food prep utensils were observed stored uncovered.
  Store equipment and utensils covered or inverted to prevent contamination while in storage.
• 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the reach in used to hold milk,water.
  Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature. Corrected during inspection.

May 14, 2004 (Routine)

• 0820 - Critical Sausage for pizza cold holding at improper temperatures.
  Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41F (45F) or below. Corrected during inspection.
• 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. Invert food containers,trays on shelf in stock room area.
  Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.

January 22, 2004 (Routine)

August 28, 2003 (Routine)

• 1570 - The door gasket of the ice cream freezer and pizza prep need cleaning. The ice cream freezer needs defrosting.
  Repair or replace the @EQUIPMENT@ door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
• 2260 - Critical Observed a hose attached to a faucet fixture. The hose extended below the flood rim level of the sink basin.
  Install an approved backflow prevention device or alter the length of the hose to provide the necessary separation between the water supply and the flood rim level of the sink basin. The minimum allowable separation distance must be at least 2x the diameter of the water supply inlet and at least 1 inch.

April 30, 2003 (Routine)

• 0820 - Critical FOOD on pizza prep cold holding at improper temperatures.
  Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41F (45F) or below.
• 0610 - Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.