Taco Bell #17398, 2016 N 50 St, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TACO BELL #17398
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2016 N 50 St, Tampa, FL 33619-2720
License #: 3911108
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By office door
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above single service dry storage
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 door coolers in front line
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Cinnamon bites
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Handwash sink by ice machine
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 old, dry in cabinets by drive thru
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
10/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Between wall and rack by 3 comp sink
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Next to fryers
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning.empty mop bucket after each use
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.
  • Basic - Wash solution not clean.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cinnamon-sugar mix. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Next to fryer
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
2/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Drink lids by soda machine.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roach on premises. Observed one dead roach in back of house. Manager stated that Eco Lab was out about a week ago for routine service.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
7/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wash solution not clean.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cinnamon sugar
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Lids on cinnamon sugar
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturerys instructions.
4/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bag in box sodas
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter for ice machine
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
12/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
7/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.empty mop bucket after each use
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. cinnamon sugar
5/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
12/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. shelves in cabinet by to-go window
6/6/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. reachin cooler - repair order already in
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler has standing water.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. employee drink stored next to wraps. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sauces
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice shoot on soda machine
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. standing water in cooler
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. ceiling tile has water damage , roof was recently repair and work order was placed to replace tile.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/9/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
6/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.covers missim]ng
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.helium tank not sEcured with chain provided
3/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.boxes on walk in cooler floir Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.deflector plate top of bin
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.men's rest room
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
11/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.black growth on sidEs of deflector plate.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.above office door to office
8/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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