GARCIA'S TACO EXPRESS INC

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed yellow rice in a carry out bag in the microwave, operator transferred to food storage bag. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw steak in the reach in cooler in the kitchen, operator moved the chicken. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lettuce in the hand wash sink by the shelve in the kitchen.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler a pan of salsa and a pan of cactus with pork ribs made two days ago and not date marked, operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen soiled with dust.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of small pans on the shelves with water in between and not air drying properly.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on reach in cooler in the kitchen and the ice machine is not working in wait staff area. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at the hand wash sink in wait staff area next to the ice machine, operator placed a hand wash sign there. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on a pan of salsa and a pan of sliced onions in the reach in cooler.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handle is broken and not connected on the mop sink in back of kitchen.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in reach in cooler in the kitchen is rusted and pitted. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp above red and green salsa in the reach in cooler in the kitchen, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damaged in the kitchen and a ceiling tile damaged in dining area back towards the restrooms. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a couple of cutting boards grooved in the kitchen.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employees cup by the grill and an employees cup on the shelf with clean dishes.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with a bracelet on while preparing food prep.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in two reach in coolers in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under door on right side by back exit.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in the women's bathroom, sent the operator a copy by email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods are soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the faucet in the employees bathroom is loose.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in reach in cooler in the kitchen are rust pitted.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chemical not labeled on shelves above mop sink. Owner removed and put label on it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed five ceiling tiles in the storage area and five in the kitchen area that are damaged.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling above the cook line soiled.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is torn on the reach in cooler door, towards the back of kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on the exhaust fan, are soiled, on the cook line.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand washing sink across from the cook line has very low pressure. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 5 ceiling tiles missing in the back storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 2x3 foot hole in the wall in the dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Time Extended

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener with old food debris on blade. Manager moved to dishwash. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at front counter handsink. Manager provided new soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed twist off top water bottle stored on shelf with tortillas at kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed electronic tablet stored with clean dishes beside prep table at kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed open cooler on floor, full of paper wrapped tortillas stored beside handsink at kitchen. Manager moved to a safe location. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris,. Observed old food debris on slicer after cleaning.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop dry rice at dry storage bulk container.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed old torn and grease laden cardboard under microwave at kitchen.

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

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup and dripping off hood filters over stove in kitchen. Dust and grease on vents at front of hood.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled with food splatter.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pineapple morchata (58F - Cold Holding) in container at front counter. Operator added ice to bin to bring product to 41F within 4 hours.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided handout. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink at back prep area blocked by boxes.

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed drink station and handsink added at front area no plan review.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided handout. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on reach in glass front cooler at back prep. Operator states gasket is on order. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator had employee make sanitizer to store cloths. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed under 50ppm on test strip. Corrected to 100ppm by adding more chlorine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at Reach in Cooler.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Emailed operator the food allergen awareness sheet.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large container at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in chest freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at storage area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil in spray bottle and flour container not labeled.