Taco Bell Degrades its Sanitary Rating

Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up on reach in freezer across from sink . **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

No Violations Were Observed

Basic - Light not functioning: dry storage area. **Warning**

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees: men's restroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be complied by 8/6/16. **Warning**

High Priority - 2 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area.

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. Walk-in cooler shelving next to door.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Sausage tongs handle in contact with food. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. Food debris at back prep sink.

Basic - Single-service items stored under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips. Single service utensils stored under drive through hand sink drain lines. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Drive through. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed can soda stored in freezer next to customer food items.

Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Under cook line.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime in the lobby.

Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment.freeze machine on the front line.

Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Wet mop not hung to dry in the mop areas. Corrected On Site.

No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.6/13/2012

Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.Observed employee turning the water off with her clean barehand. Corrected On Site.

No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.

Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Observed post mix setting on the stockroom floor. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed a drink without a lid setting on top of a black box above the tv.Corrected On Site.

Observed single-service items stored on floor.Observed two cases of plastic lids on the stockroom floor.Corrected On Site.

Observed single-service items stored on floor.Observed case of plastic gloves on the floor.Corrected On Site.

Observed open dumpster lid.Corrected On Site.

Wet mop not hung to dry inside the mop sink.

Critical - Observed torn reachin freezer gaskets infront of the three compartment sink.

Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Taco shells

No Violations Were Observed