Taco Time, 3405 172nd St NE, Arlington, WA 98223 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Taco Time
Address: 3405 172nd St NE, Arlington, WA 98223
Phone: (360) 653-8134
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: Nov 5, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

90

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Inspection findings

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Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Feb 7, 2008 100
  • Effective pest control measures in place *; Dead or trapped pest removed from traps at adequate frequency
  • Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under § 2-301.12 immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and: (A) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms; (B) After using the toilet room; (C) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals as specified in ¶ 2-403.11(B); (D) Except as specified in ¶ 2-401.11(B), after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking; (E) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; (F) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; (G) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; (H) Before donning gloves for working with food; and (I) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.
  • Thermometers calibrated per manufacturer's specs
Routine Apr 11, 2008 89
  • Cloths for spills used for only one purpose; Wet wiping cloths stored in sanitizer; Wet & dry cloths stored clean
  • Cold Holding - Potentially hazardous cold food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Routine Sep 12, 2008 93
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Nov 7, 2008 100
  • A handwashing facility shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Cold Holding - Potentially hazardous cold food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
  • Food, ambient air & water thermometers accurate in the intended range of use
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at 140F or above in hot holding.
Routine Dec 4, 2008 84
No violation noted during this evaluation. Reinspection Dec 5, 2008 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Feb 20, 2009 100
  • Cold Holding - Potentially hazardous cold food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
  • Food Contact Clean to Sight and Touch - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils was not clean to sight and touch.
  • In-use utensils properly stored between uses
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces free of crevices & designed to be easily cleanable; Kick plates removable for cleaning
  • Water reservoir of fogging devices maintained & cleaned *; Plumbing system maintained in good repair *
Routine Jun 8, 2009 82
No violation noted during this evaluation. Routine Oct 6, 2009 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Routine Mar 17, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Routine Jul 21, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Routine Nov 17, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Routine Apr 1, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Routine Sep 13, 2011 100
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Routine Dec 15, 2011 99
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Dec 15, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Routine Apr 2, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Routine Aug 1, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Routine Dec 17, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Routine Apr 3, 2013 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Routine Jul 24, 2013 100
  • All of the employees must have valid foodworker cards and cards must be available for inspection.
  • Water temperature 100°F @ handwashing sink; Flow of metered faucet at least 15 seconds
Routine Nov 5, 2013 90
No violation noted during this evaluation. Reinspection Nov 19, 2013 100

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