Taco Bell / Kentucky Fried Chicken

Observed multiple food contact surfaces of soda nozzles at the beverage machine near the drive thru window stored as clean with black residue. Advised PIC that food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. Advised PIC to wash, rinse, and sanitize food contact surfaces of soda nozzles.

Upon arrival, observed the 2024 Food Service Permit posted in public view. Advised PIC that the current Food Service Establishment permit shall be posted in public view at all times. Advised PIC to obtain and post in public view.

Observed nonfood contact surfaces of the interior of multiple equipment including multiple warmer cabinets and a reach in freezer in need of cleaning due to excessive debris and residue. Advised PIC that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean all nonfood contact surfaces of the facility.

Upon arrival, observed multiple bags of raw chicken sections (3 bags) thawing at room temperature near prep area. Advised PIC on proper thawing methods. COS: Food employee began to prep chicken for cooking.

Observed visible light entry at the back door of the facility. Advised PIC that all outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Advised PIC to place a weatherstrip/sealant on the back door of the facility.

Upon arrival, observed the 2024 Food Service Permit posted in public view. Advised PIC that the current Food Service Establishment permit shall be posted in public view at all times. Advised PIC to obtain and post in public view.

Upon arrival, observed the inspection report, dated for 7/22/2024. Advised PIC that the most recent inspection report shall be posted in public view at all times. Advised PIC to obtain the most recent inspection report and post in public view.

Observed nonfood contact surfaces of the interior of multiple equipment in need of cleaning due to excessive debris and residue. Advised PIC that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean all nonfood contact surfaces of the facility.

Observed paper towels not available at back hand sink. Advised paper towels must be available at all times. COS- paper towels were made available

Observed food contact surfaces of dishes stored clean with old food debris. COS-dishes were moved to be cleaned

Observed hot water not available at the hand sink. Advised to repair

Observed employee drink beverage in a cup and straw without a lid in the main kitchen area. Advised PIC drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: food employee moved to lobby to finish beverage.

Observed food contact surfaces of multiple griddles stored as clean with old food debris and residue. Also observed food contact surface of soda nozzles near the drive-thru window stored as clean with black mold-like substance and debris. Advised PIC that all equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. CA: Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of soda nozzles and griddles.

Observed nonfood-contact surfaces of multiple warmer cabinets, exterior portion of griddles, and reach in freezer stored as clean with excessive food debris and residue. Advised PIC that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. CA: Advised PIC to thoroughly clean all nonfood contact surfaces of the facility.

Observed multiple personal belongings stored throughout the kitchen area. Advised PIC suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: Food employees moved peronal belongings to designated area.

PIC cannot demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food service employees are/were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and/or illnesses. Advised PIC that an employee health policy shall be signed and kept on file at facility at all times.

Observed food contact surfaces of microwaves, and griddle with old food debris Advised PIC that all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned frequently. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of multiple microwaves and griddle.

Upon arrival, observed current Food Service permit not posted in public view. Advised PIC that a current Food Service permit shall be posted in public view at all times.

PIC cannot demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food service employees are/were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and/or illnesses. Advised PIC that an employee health policy shall be signed and kept on file at facility at all times. COS: Had PIC ensure that employees sign employee health policy.

Observed most recent inspection report not posted in public view at facility. Advised PIC that the most recent inspection report shall be posted in public view.

Observed current 2023 permit not posted in public view. Advised PIC to obtain 2023 Food Service permit and post in public view.