California Tacos Inc, 1450 Skipper Rd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CALIFORNIA TACOS INC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1450 Skipper Rd, Tampa, FL 33613
License #: 3912449
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 01/11/2011

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(crushed pepper)
  • Critical. Observed employee changing single gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed nonfood-grade bags used for food storage.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.(ABC)
  • 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.(ABC)
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
01/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
11/01/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(do not cover food until it reaches 41 degree or below while cooling)
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • 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.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed no screen in window. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. This violation must be corrected by : 11/01/10.
09/01/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(reach in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(reach in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed employee changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in coolers)
  • Observed nonfood-grade bags used for food storage.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed no screen in window.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed hole in wall.(behind handsink) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed holes in ceiling. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Containers of prepared food identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(reach in freezer)
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(storage area)
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink)
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall.(behind handsink)
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Repeat Violation.
1/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-05-2 Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.(at entrance)
9/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(35lb oil on kitchen floor)
  • 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.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Ceiling tile missing.(kitchen)
  • Light not functioning.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.(10/08)
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.(at entrance)
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 9/16/09.
7/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/26/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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