TACO EXPRESS #2

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen torn in front patio area. Repeat Violation

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in the red by the back door and fire extinguisher in the red by side exit door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in the reach in cooler behind front counter.

Basic - Screen in torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen torn at front of restaurant in patio area.

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in the red in the dining room.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Corrective Action Taken

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. Observed one employee hired one week ago with no proof of Health reporting responsibility. Operator had employee read and sign and date form during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. 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 employee phone stored on prep table. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris collected outside exterior door on walkway.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in salt in bulk container.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters not cleaned as necessary. Grease dripping from exterior of grease collection tray.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed onion and pineapple each cut in half and stored on open rack inside reachin cooler with no protection from contamination.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator supplied sanitizer bucket and placed cloth in solution. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

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 during inspection via email. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Manager added. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at mens restroom. Manager added . 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 coins and phones on shelf over open prep table. Manager moved to another location. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed area under 3 bay sink where floor tiles were missing, wall cove molding missing and plumbing lines cause excessive build up of debris. Not easily cleanable.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old food debris in crevices of interior of microwave. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine lid has old food debris splash on exterior. Manager cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed rice stored in to go bags at food storage area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink at 3 bay sink used for pre washing as evidenced by heavy food on handsink basin.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in back prep/ storage room.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed raw plywood over floors in back prep area.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed unshielded lights in back prep/ food storage room.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open bag of shrimp in reach in freezer not resealed. Observed open bag of flour under prep table not reclosed.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove molding at 3 bay sink.

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At handsink area wall is water damaged. Observed at kitchen wall not fully closed in joists showing. Operator states they are in process of replacing the wall and floors.