Taco Bell

Observed food items on the steam table and prep top cooler not covered at the prep top cooler on the right side when entering the kitchen. CA:Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered food items on the steam table and prep top cooler not covered at the prep top cooler on the right side when entering the kitchen.

Observed no choking poster posted in the dinning area of the facility in a location that is conspicuous to consumers. CA: A choking poster must be posted in a location that is conspicuous to consumers at all times. PIC will post a choking poster in a location that is conspicuous to consumers.

Observed white prep boards in front of steam tables and prep top coolers on both sides with visible stains that are not easily cleanable. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC stated that they are on maintenance list to have white boards sand.

Observed items at the prep top cooler not covered. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS PIC covered food items at the prep top cooler.

Observed slime build up on the Pepsi nozzle at the drive thru area. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment. COS PIC removed drink nozzle and replaced it with a clean nozzle.

Observed white prep top boards on the prep top coolers and steam tables not clean to sight and having deep cuts in the boards. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will have white prep boards replaced with ones that are in good repair.

Observed grease container near the dumpster needing to be cleaned due to a lot of grease build up on the container. CA: Soiled receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents.. PIC will have grease container cleaned.

Observed no disposable hand towels at employee handwashing sink when entering main kitchen area. PIC put disposable hand towels at employee handwashing sink when entering main kitchen area.

Observed no established procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. PIC was given an established procedure for employees to follow on today (10/25/23) when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment.

Observed white prep boards in front of food prep areas in middle of kitchen area not in good condition and not easily cleanable. PIC will have until 11/27/23 to have white prep boards in front of food prep areas in middle of kitchen area replaced.

Observed no toilet tissue in women's restroom. PIC put toilet tissue in women's restroom.

Observed crack in protective shielding on light bulb when entering main kitchen area near food prep area. PIC will have protective shielding put over light bulb when entering main kitchen area near food prep area by 11/8/23.