Taco Bell #4999 Improves its Sanitary Rating

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.- in both restrooms

Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.- shelf the steamer sits on

Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.- freezer

Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Cooked potatoes timed for expiration at 1:18, time of inspection 1:38

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - cooked potatoes more than 4 hrs past time Mark

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

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - on floor under freeze machine

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.- scoops handles if shredded cheese in food **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Gaskets with food debris build-up.- cooler under prep line

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

Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.- in drive thru above shelf with utensils

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler under prep line

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.- shredded cheese scoop **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.- stainless lids

Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.- drive thru has pooled water, establishment has obtained estimate to get repaired.

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.- shredded cheese 46°f, 2 hours, moved to walkin

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.- drive thru **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. - ambient 58°f, unit under prep line, only had a bag of shredded cheese in unit, moved to walkin. Had ice buildup, manager calling for service

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.- outside faucet

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.- drive thru

Basic - Moderate Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./ front line

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ salt by fryer **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions/ no date on filter not sure when it was changed

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only./ the fire extinguisher is over charged **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

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

Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled./ under 3 bin sink

Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./ under prep table drive thru side

Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface./ exterior of ice chute in lobby

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ bulk containers with cinnamon

Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only./ by office

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

Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Drive thru

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water./ around the water vats

High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.a yearly fee of $273.00 $50.00 late = $323.00 is due to bring the establishment into a current active status

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired./ manger just expired in end of March will be taking test on Wed 17 th must have certification next unannounced inspection

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above./ retried beans side 1 at 139 degrees f less thn 4 hrs recommended rapid reheat re temp at 170 degrees f **Corrected On-Site**

Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles./drive thru

Observed walk in cooler fan right side moderate dust

Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above./top of taco beef-management just closed that side missed stir after 30 minutes-brining product up to 165 degrees f-at 194 degrees f before end of inspection

Observed storage bin in walk in cooler cracked

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./cambros

Observed moderate build-up of food debris in mop sink drain

Observed freezer vents moderately soiled with accumulated dust.

Critical - Observed interior of reach-in hot box soiled with accumulation of food residue.

Observed clean grey bins stored on floor. Corrected On Site.

No Violations Were Observed

Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.drive thru cashier not washing hands after handling money. Corrected On Site.

Observed light residue build-up on exterior surface of ice shoot in lobby and drive thru.

Observed moldy ceiling tiles above icemachine at drive thru

Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.Stephanie 05/10 This violation must be corrected by : 12/01/2011.

Ceiling tile missing.at the walkin cooler

Drain cover(s) missing.in the mop sink

Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken tile in front of rethermelizer

Light not functioning.at the grill

Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. make line cooler

Critical - No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.

Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.on the walkin cooler door

Critical - Observed food stored on floor. boxes of food on the freezer floor

Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.on the cooks line reachin coolers, all four doors

Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cook line

Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit./battery dead-manager changed out Corrected On Site.

No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.

Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees./in men or ladies room

Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water./by bag in the box soda

Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water./under the rethermolizer

Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime on ice dispensing nozzles/dining area

Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles/drive thru

Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress./back egress block by multiple boxes for trash For reporting purposes only.

Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./chlorine for both wiping cloths and 3 bin sink

Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored./cleaner on top of gas hot water heater

Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions/ last yr date has 04-filter appears green and slimy Repeat Violation.

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./bulk product