Taco Bell Of Starke Degrades its Sanitary Rating

Basic - Dead roach on premises. One single dead roach found table in dining area. Manager removed the dead roach. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting next to triple sink. Observed moisture in between metal pans on clean dish rack.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups stored in dry storage area stored on floor. Case of hand towels under front counter stored on floor. Manager moved case of hand towels off floor. Also, cups next to drink dispenser in drive thru area not stored inverted. Manager flipped item.

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. Sour cream, diced tomatoes, and cut lettuce was time marked with expiration time of 3pm. Manager remarked times to reflect proper 4-hour limit. Establishment uses a 4 hour hold. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around frozen drink dispensing nozzles. Next to drive thru area.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf across from three compartment sink, manager turned containers for proper drainage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**At callback: 11/18/16 plastic containers on shelf across from three compartment sink -wet nestingAt callback: 12/7/15 plastic containers wet nesting across from three compartment sink

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf across from three compartment sink, manager turned containers for proper drainage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**At callback: 11/18/16 plastic containers on shelf across from three compartment sink -wet nesting

Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. 1 door reach in freezer across from make line **Warning**At callback: 11/18/15 gasket torn

Basic - Wall tiles missing. On wall near office, tile missing from cove base at front counter **Warning**At callback: 11/18/16 cove base at front counter has been repaired, tile near office door missing, manager stated that the tile recently broke

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm at three compartment sink, manager emptied sink and refilled, 200ppm after correction **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**At callback: 11/18/15 three compartment sink quaternary ammonium not set up

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On hose bibb on side of building to the right of entrance **Warning**At callback: 11/18/15 vacuum breaker missing on side of building

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf across from three compartment sink, manager turned containers for proper drainage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. 2 door reach in freezer across from back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. 1 door reach in freezer across from make line **Warning**

Basic - Wall tiles missing. On wall near office, tile missing from cove base at front counter **Warning**

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bucket at front counter, employee put another bucket under the existing bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm at three compartment sink, manager emptied sink and refilled, 200ppm after correction **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On hose bibb on side of building to the right of entrance **Warning**

Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Black mold-like substance around ice chute on drink machine at drive thru, employee cleaned ice chute and area around it **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Slight food debris, reach in cooler on make line closest to office

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

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door. Back door self closer disconnected/broken.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. Area next to back door.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. three compartment sink area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of Cinnamon sugar

Intermediate - Interior of reach-in hot holding unit soiled with accumulation of food residue. Unit behind make tables.

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Ground beef at 130F. Stirred product and retested, at 164F **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda machine dispensing nozzles in dining area.

Observed soda machine with accumulated slime/debris.

Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Outside hose bibb.

Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. In office, Corrected On Site.

No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Commercially processed food not reheated to 135 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding. Chicken 120-145F. Corrected On Site. Immediately Reheated.

Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Mop sink cracked/broken.

Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Batteries dead in soap dispenser.

Observed hole in ceiling. Ceiling tiles missing in mop sink area.

Observed personal items stored with single service. Jackets. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quat ++ 400ppm.Corrected On Site.

Critical - Employee drink in freezer over other foods. Employee drink stored on shelf with single service items. Corrected On Site.

Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Raw Wood mounted to wall [holds cutting boards]

Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the idining room ice dispenser. Corrected On Site.

Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Triple sink drain pipe.

Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under triple sink.

Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Potatoe bites. Corrected On Site.

Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.

Observed residue build-up in dining room soda dispenser drain.

Observed broken/missing tiles.

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS

Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN 125'F IN WARMER CABINET Corrected On Site.

Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. WALK-IN COOLER

Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. TANKLESS WATER HEATER SHUTTING ON/OFF

Violation: 15-40-2No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.

Violation: 23-06-1Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. FAN COVER DUSTY IN WIC

Violation: 29-11-1Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. UNDER TRIPLE SINK

Critical - Violation: 32-10-1Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALKIN COOLER

Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. DRIP FROM A/C VENT ONTO PREP TABLE

Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.

No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.

Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. FAN COVER DUSTY IN WIC

Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. UNDER TRIPLE SINK

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHEESE 49'F AND TOMATOES 47'F IN WIC

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULK CONTAINERS

Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. MENS RESTROOM

Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.

Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. PLUGGED INTO CHEST FREEZER

Observed wall in disrepair. NEAR WATER HEATER

Violation: 18-04-1Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Violation: 29-11-1Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. AT MOP SINK

Critical - Violation: 32-10-1Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

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

Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.

Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.

Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. MENS RESTROOM

Critical - Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only. IN OFFICE

Critical - Observed bathroom facility in disrepair. TOILET LID CRACKED

Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. EMPLOYEE TOUCHED PAPERS ON WALL THEN CONTINUED FOOD PREP WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS

Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. AT MOP SINK

Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.

Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. REAR KITCHEN EXIT BLOCKED BY BOXES

Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Observed single-service items stored on floor. CUPS

Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. CLEANER HANGING ON SHELF WITH EXPOSED SINGLE SERVICE LIDS

Observed wall in disrepair. IN BOTH RESTROOMS

Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. PREP SINK.

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULK RICE AND CINNAMON