Taco Bell #2937, 20726 Harper, Harper Woods, MI 48225 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: TACO BELL #2937
Address: 20726 Harper, Harper Woods, MI 48225
Permit #: 033658
Non-smoking facility: No
Last inspection: 05/07/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Critical: Backflow Prevention Device, Wh
    Comment:
    Corrected Observed an atmospheric vacuum breaker installed properly where the hose is attached.
    General violation description:
    5-203.14 - A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, including on a hose bibb if a hose is attached or on a hose bibb if a hose is not attached and backflow prevention is required by LAW, by: (A) Providing an air gap as specified under  5-202.13
05/07/2015Follow-up
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention Device, Wh
    Items:
    Backflow prevention backflow/backsiphonage device vacuum breaker
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    A designated employee storage/locker area shall be provided and used.
    Comment:
    A plumbing system must be installed to prevent backflow of liquids. Observed the faucet at the mop sink is improperly installed. Shut off valves should not be downstream of an atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB). There is a shut off valve on the right side of the "Y" splitter which can add undue pressure to the AVB and cause it to fail. Install a hose bibb vacuum breaker (just like the one on the left) to allow for a proper connection.
    General violation description:
    5-203.14 - A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, including on a hose bibb if a hose is attached or on a hose bibb if a hose is not attached and backflow prevention is required by LAW, by: (A) Providing an air gap as specified under  5-202.13
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention Device, Wh
    Items:
    Backflow prevention backflow/backsiphonage device vacuum breaker
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    A designated employee storage/locker area shall be provided and used.
    Comment:
    A plumbing system must be installed to prevent backflow of liquids. Observed the faucet at the mop sink is improperly installed. Shut off valves should not be downstream of an atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB). There is a shut off valve on the right side of the "Y" splitter which can add undue pressure to the AVB and cause it to fail. Install a hose bibb vacuum breaker (just like the one on the left) to allow for a proper connection. ,
    General violation description:
    5-203.14 - A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, including on a hose bibb if a hose is attached or on a hose bibb if a hose is not attached and backflow prevention is required by LAW, by: (A) Providing an air gap as specified under  5-202.13
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention Device, Wh
    Items:
    Backflow prevention backflow/backsiphonage device vacuum breaker
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    A designated employee storage/locker area shall be provided and used.
    Comment:
    A plumbing system must be installed to prevent backflow of liquids. Observed the faucet at the mop sink is improperly installed. Shut off valves should not be downstream of an atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB). There is a shut off valve on the right side of the "Y" splitter which can add undue pressure to the AVB and cause it to fail. Install a hose bibb vacuum breaker (just like the one on the left) to allow for a proper connection.
    General violation description:
    5-203.14 - A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, including on a hose bibb if a hose is attached or on a hose bibb if a hose is not attached and backflow prevention is required by LAW, by: (A) Providing an air gap as specified under  5-202.13
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention Device, Wh
    Items:
    Backflow prevention backflow/backsiphonage device vacuum breaker
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    A designated employee storage/locker area shall be provided and used.
    Comment:
    A plumbing system must be installed to prevent backflow of liquids. Observed the faucet at the mop sink is improperly installed. Shut off valves should not be downstream of an atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB). There is a shut off valve on the right side of the "Y" splitter which can add undue pressure to the AVB and cause it to fail. Install a hose bibb vacuum breaker (just like the one on the left) to allow for a proper connection. ,
    General violation description:
    5-203.14 - A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, including on a hose bibb if a hose is attached or on a hose bibb if a hose is not attached and backflow prevention is required by LAW, by: (A) Providing an air gap as specified under  5-202.13
  • System Maintained in Good Repa
    Items:
    Plumbing system
    Locations:
    Facility
    Problems:
    Not maintained
    Corrections:
    Maintain in good repair
    Comment:
    A plumbing systems must be maintained in good condition. Observed water leaking from the connections below the 3-Compartment sink. Repair so that plumbing system is maintained in good condition.
    General violation description:
    5-205.15 - A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW
  • System Maintained in Good Repa
    Items:
    Plumbing system
    Locations:
    Facility
    Problems:
    Not maintained
    Corrections:
    Maintain in good repair
    Comment:
    A plumbing systems must be maintained in good condition. Observed water leaking from the connections below the 3-Compartment sink. Repair so that plumbing system is maintained in good condition.
    General violation description:
    5-205.15 - A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW
  • System Maintained in Good Repa
    Items:
    Plumbing system
    Locations:
    Facility
    Problems:
    Not maintained
    Corrections:
    Maintain in good repair
    Comment:
    A plumbing systems must be maintained in good condition. Observed water leaking from the connections below the 3-Compartment sink. Repair so that plumbing system is maintained in good condition.
    General violation description:
    5-205.15 - A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW
  • System Maintained in Good Repa
    Items:
    Plumbing system
    Locations:
    Facility
    Problems:
    Not maintained
    Corrections:
    Maintain in good repair
    Comment:
    A plumbing systems must be maintained in good condition. Observed water leaking from the connections below the 3-Compartment sink. Repair so that plumbing system is maintained in good condition.
    General violation description:
    5-205.15 - A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW
04/17/2015Routine
  • Cleaning Ventilation Systems,
    Items:
    Ventilation system
    Locations:
    cookline filters
    Problems:
    Not clean
    Corrections:
    Keep clean
    General violation description:
    6-501.14 - (A) Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. (B) If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health HAZARD or nuisance or unLAWful discharge.
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment components
    Locations:
    Facility
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR: 1) WATER LEAKING FROM HOSE INTO BUS PAN INSIDE SELF SERVE BEVERAGE DISPENSER CABINET 2) EXTERIOR FRONT & SIDE PANELS OF DRIVE THRU ICE MACHINE NOT SECURE - PANELS TAPED - REPAIR
    General violation description:
    4-501.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
    Items:
    Nonfood contact surface(s)
    Locations:
    Facility
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SOILED: 1) FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER 2) CABINET BENEATH THE SELF SERVE BEVERAGE DISPENSERS - POOLED WATER, MOLD AND SYRUP
    General violation description:
    4-602.13 - NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
  • System Maintained in Good Repa
    Items:
    Plumbing system
    Locations:
    Facility
    Problems:
    Not maintained
    Corrections:
    Maintain in good repair
    Comment:
    PLUMBING IN POOR REPAIR: 1) NO WATER SUPPLY TO DISH AREA HANDSINK 2) OVERHEAD SPRAYER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHOOTING WATER WHEN HANDLE IS DEPRESSED - TIED WITH A GLOVE 3) COLD WATER FOOT PEDAL MISSING AT DRIVE THRU HANDSINK
    General violation description:
    5-205.15 - A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW
04/22/2014Routine
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking or Tobacco
    Items:
    Employee(s)
    Corrections:
    Eat only in designated areas as restricted above.
    Comment:
    EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT OR DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CANNOT OCCUR. OBSERVED AN OPEN PACKAGE OF CANDY STORED IN THE FREEZER ON TOP OF BOXES OF GUACAMOLE. STORE EMPLOYEE FOOD AND BEVERAGES BELOW AND AWAY FROM CUSTOMER FOOD. CORRECTED. CANDY WAS DISCARDED.
    General violation description:
    2-401.11 - (A) Except as specified in (B) of this section, an EMPLOYEE shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed FOOD
04/30/2012Routine Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/05/2011Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Handwashing Sinks, Location
    Comment:
    TWO ADDITIONAL HANDSINKS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. VIOLATION CORRECTED.
    General violation description:
    5-204.11 - Placement A handwashing facility shall be located: (A) To allow convenient use by EMPLOYEES in FOOD preparation, FOOD dispensing, and WAREWASHING areas
07/16/2010Follow-up
  • Critical: Handwashing Sinks, Location
    Items:
    Handwashing sink(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided In prep area
    Corrections:
    Provide hand sink in same room as food handling.
    Comment:
    ONLY ONE HAND SINK, NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW. HAND SINK MUST BE LOCATED WHERE FOOD PREP OCCURS. INSTALL AT LEAST ONE MORE HAND SINK IN BACK PREP AREA. NOTE: FACILITY IS SCHEDULED TO BE REMODELED, PLANS HAVE ALREADY BEEN SUBMITTED.
    General violation description:
    5-204.11 - Placement A handwashing facility shall be located: (A) To allow convenient use by EMPLOYEES in FOOD preparation, FOOD dispensing, and WAREWASHING areas
  • Critical: Handwashing Sinks, Location
    Items:
    Handwashing sink(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided In prep area
    Corrections:
    Provide hand sink in same room as food handling.
    Comment:
    ONLY ONE HAND SINK, NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW. HAND SINK MUST BE LOCATED WHERE FOOD PREP OCCURS. INSTALL AT LEAST ONE MORE HAND SINK IN BACK PREP AREA. NOTE: FACILITY IS SCHEDULED TO BE REMODELED, PLANS HAVE ALREADY BEEN SUBMITTED.,
    General violation description:
    5-204.11 - Placement A handwashing facility shall be located: (A) To allow convenient use by EMPLOYEES in FOOD preparation, FOOD dispensing, and WAREWASHING areas
  • Equipment and Utensils, Air-Dr
    Items:
    Clean equipment and utensil(s)
    Problems:
    Used while wet in contact with food
    Corrections:
    Completely air dry all items prior to storage/use.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE HINGE AND LID, THEN PLACE ON PAN WHILE STILL WET. ALLOW DISHES TO AIR DRY BEFORE USING.
    General violation description:
    4-901.11 - After cleaning and SANITIZING, EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS: (A) Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining as specified in the first paragraph of 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (food-contact surface SANITIZING solutions), before contact with FOOD
04/06/2010Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Backflow prevention
    Comment:
    THE FOLLOWING AIR GAP VIOLATIONS WERE CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF TODAY'S INSPECTION: 1.) AN AIR GAP OF AT LEAST 1 INCH WAS PROVIDED BETWEEN THE ENDS OF THE TWO CLEAR DRAIN TUBES AND THE RIM OF THE FLOOR DRAIN BELOW. THE TUBES WERE FASTENED TOGETHER WITH ZIP TIES AND SECURED TO THE FRAME OF THE CABINET. 2.) AN AIR GAP OF AT LEAST 1 INCH WAS PROVIDED BETWEEN THE END OF THE LARGE WHITE DRAIN LINE AND THE RIM OF THE FLOOR DRAIN BELOW. THE WHITE LINE WAS SECURED WITH ZIP TIES TO THE TWO CLEAR DRAIN TUBES NOTED ABOVE, AND TO THE CABINET FRAME. THEREFORE, THE VIOLATION IS NOW CONSIDERED CORRECTED.
    General violation description:
    5-402.11 - (A) Except as specified in (B) and (C) of this section, a direct connection may not exist between the SEWAGE system and a drain originating from EQUIPMENT in which FOOD, portable EQUIPMENT, or UTENSILS are placed. (B) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING machine may have a direct connection between its waste outlet and a floor drain when the machine is located within 1.5 m (5 feet) of a trapped floor drain and the machine outlet is connected to the inlet side of a properly vented floor drain trap. (C) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING or culinary sink may have a direct connection.
  • Critical: Hot and cold holding
    Comment:
    AT ABOUT 3:41 P.M., COOKED RICE, CHICKEN STRIPS, COOKED BEANS, AND TACO MEAT IN THE STEAM TABLE CLOSEST TO THE BREAK ROOM, WERE FOUND AT 156, 174.2, 142.2, AND 160.7 DEGREES F RESPECTIVELY. THEREFORE, THE VIOLATION IS NOW CONSIDERED CORRECTED.
    General violation description:
    3-501.16 - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under  3-501.19, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be maintained: (A) At 60C (140F) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified under 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54C (1300F)
10/15/2009Follow-up
  • Critical: Backflow prevention
    Items:
    Backflow/backsiphonage prevention device(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided on
    Corrections:
    Provide adequate air gap.
    Comment:
    THE TIP OF THE WHITE DRAIN LINE FROM THE RIGHT HAND POP DISPENSER DRAIN-TRAY WAS FOUND BELOW THE RIM OF THE FLOOR DRAIN. TWO OTHER CLEAR DRAIN TUBES WERE ALSO FOUND RESTING INSIDE OF THIS FLOOR DRAIN. A DIRECT CONNECTION MAY NOT EXIST BETWEEN EQUIPMENT WHERE FOOD OR CLEAN UTENSILS ARE KEPT AND THE SEWAGE SYSTEM. PROVIDE AN AIR GAP OF AT LEAST 1 INCH BETWEEN THE END OF THE WHITE DRAIN LINE AND THE RIM OF THE FLOOR DRAIN BELOW. THIS IS A CRITICAL VIOLATION. A RE-VISIT INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN 10 DAYS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE. COMMENTS: IF THE CLEAR DRAIN TUBES ORIGINATE FROM EQUIPMENT WHERE CLEAN UTENSILS OR FOOD ARE KEPT, THEN AN AIR GAP MUST BE CREATED FOR THESE LINES AS WELL. ENSURE THAT THE METHOD FOR CREATING THE AIR GAP WILL RESULT IN A PERMANENT FIX. ,
    General violation description:
    5-402.11 - (A) Except as specified in (B) and (C) of this section, a direct connection may not exist between the SEWAGE system and a drain originating from EQUIPMENT in which FOOD, portable EQUIPMENT, or UTENSILS are placed. (B) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING machine may have a direct connection between its waste outlet and a floor drain when the machine is located within 1.5 m (5 feet) of a trapped floor drain and the machine outlet is connected to the inlet side of a properly vented floor drain trap. (C) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING or culinary sink may have a direct connection.
  • Critical: Hot and cold holding
    Items:
    Hot food item(s)
    Problems:
    Stored below 140 degrees f
    Corrections:
    Store above 140 degrees F.
    Comment:
    AT ABOUT 3:01 P.M., COOKED RICE, CHICKEN STRIPS, AND TACO MEAT IN THE STEAM TABLE CLOSEST TO THE BREAK ROOM, WERE FOUND AT: 97.8, 128 AND 115 DEGREES F. THE PERSON IN CHARGE SAID THE FOODS HAD JUST BEEN TRANSFERRED FROM THE REHEATING OVENS ABOUT 1/2 HOUR PRIOR. TEMPERATURE CHECKS OF FOODS IN THE REHEATING OVENS GAVE APPROXIMATELY 173 DEGREES F FOR TACO MEAT. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD HOT SHALL BE KEPT HOT AT 135 DEGREES F OR HIGHER. THE ABOVE FOODS MUST EITHER BE DISCARDED OR REHEATED TO 165 DEGREES F (FOR 15 SECONDS) WITHIN 2 HOURS BEFORE RETURNING THEM TO THE STEAM TABLE. THIS IS A CRITICAL VIOLATION. A RE-VISIT INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN 10 DAYS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE. COMMENTS: IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE STEAM TABLE WAS NOT ON. ,
    General violation description:
    3-501.16 - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under  3-501.19, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be maintained: (A) At 60C (140F) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified under 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54C (1300F)
10/05/2009Routine Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/28/2009Routine Inspection

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