Taco Express and More -Base

observed several items being stored without a date being held overnight.

observed dead fruit flies stuck in light fixture.

observed staining and food build inside of fridges and prep top coolers.

observed build up of grease throughout the building, broken tiles, black spots on ceiling

Person in charge not performing duties; employee hand washing was not being monitored, facility not adequately maintained in a manner that ensures proper monitoring, sanitization and prevention of cross-contamination.

No hand soap at hand sink

No paper towels at hand sink

Observed several food items without date mark. Observed items with expired date marking. Once items are thawed, new date mark must be placed on food items. Items should be discarded after 7 days.

The most current inspection report is not prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

Observed boxes of single-service items stored on floor in lobby

Observed food debris buildup inside kitchen refrigerator, front chicken refrigerator, personal refrigerator and salsa refrigerator. Facility must clean and ORGANIZE all coolers regular to help prevent buildup and cross-contamination.

Organization and removal of excess equipment, dishware and boxes needed throughout facility. Observed excessive amount of clutter throughout kitchen and lobby area. Facility must remain free of clutter to help prevent pest harborage. Repairs and cleaning needed to floors throughout kitchen area.

Hand wash sink not working in kitchen. No paper towels available at sink at time of inspection. Facility must repair handwash sink. Other sinks may not be used for handwashing.

Observed hot items on steam table in kitchen stored uncovered. Oberved salsas in front salsa cooler uncovered. Owner discarded. All items must be covered between use.

Observed several opened and prepared food items without date marking. All items in all coolers must be date marked once opened or prepared.

Observed food debris buildup inside kitchen refrigerator, front chicken refrigerator, personal refrigerator and salsa refrigerator. Facility must clean and ORGANIZE all coolers regular to help prevent buildup and cross-contamination.

Organization and removal of excess equipment, dishware and other materials needed throughout facility. Facility must remain free of clutter. Repairs needed to floors throughout kitchen area.

Observed two containers of beans being held for multiple days without a proper date marking. All cooked foods intended to be held for multiple days must have a date marking and be disposed of after 7 days.

Observed food build up on seals of reach in cooler.

Observed food buildup on inside of microwave

Observed cracks in floor. Floor needs to be refinished in order to prevent buildup of bacteria and possible pests

Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

Observed reach in cooler with food build up and accumulation inside of reach in cooler.

Observed encrusted accumulation on door seals of reach in cooler.

Observed build up and accumulation on shelves and racks.

Observed equipment surface areas inside of kitchen with build up and accumulation.

All surface areas should be inspected daily, they should also be maintained daily and when needed at the appropriate time.

Violation Code Reference 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed damaged floors in need of resurfacing. Observed damaged walls in need of resurfacing. Cracks and in walls and floors gather build up and accumulation that attract unwanted pest. These cracks and unsealed crevices also provide possible habitat for unwanted pest.

Violation Code Reference

511-6-1.07(2)(a) - Floor, Walls, & Ceilings, Cleanability (C) (2) Design, Construction, and Installation.

(a) Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Cleanability. Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for anti-slip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.