THE BETTER TACO

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over avocados inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored foods as per safety storage requirements. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS by kitchen entrance. Operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by prep table in kitchen.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside white microwave on shelf in kitchen.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade in kitchen.

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed beverage reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed birria containers uncovered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator covered containers. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with Windex unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked shredded beef at reach in cooler in back of kitchen area. Employee removed and stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).

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.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled with black substance at kitchen area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

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

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers at front counter not inverted . Employee inverted containers during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked soup inside reach in cooler. Operator stored products correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade on prep table inside kitchen. Operator sent can opener to be washed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside chicken seasoning container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed cup. 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 personal phone stored on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled under prep table inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing lid in hand wash sink at front counter.

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Silver reach in freezer by prep table inside kitchen.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container stored under prep table inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade inside kitchen. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pots stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chili peppers inside thank you bags in reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator discarded bag. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade inside kitchen.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside rice container inside kitchen. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pots stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on front counter floor. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching shredded cheese inside reach in cooler inside kitchen. Employee stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored mop correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed on kitchen floor under three compartment sink. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.