ZACATECAS RESTAURANT TAQUERIA

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed food stored in the reach in freezer in grocery store type plastic bags.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired. Admin Complaint

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. Emailed copy of Clean up of vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR FORM 5030-104 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 no signed employee reporting agreements emailed Employee reporting agreement DBPR FORM HR 5030-103 Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.

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 on scoop in contact with dry rice in a bulk use bin,

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door's gaskets soiled.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tripe thawing in standing water in the sink.

Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Observed lighter fluid store on dry goods shelf.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed tamales stored in non food grade grocery store type plastic t sacks stored in the reach in freezer.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed live electrical cords in the hand wash sink on the cook line.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the unisex restroom.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked tripe in the walk in cooler prepared over 24 hours according to operator with no date marking. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cups in juice containers with no handles to dispense beverages.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer with double steel doors in the kitchen..

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk containers of flour and sugar not labeled.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw tripe stored on a shelf above unwashed poblano peppers.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of paint thinner stored on the floor at the front counter next to a handwashing sink.

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed bulk prepared items in plastic containers and bags in the reach in freezer prepared onsite and not date marked.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on any food in the walk in bulk containers or in the reach in bulk product containers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing at floor drain in the kitchen by the rear door.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer and cooler door gaskets soiled with food debris.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the unisex restroom.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed all food in reach in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in the pinto bean in use bulk container. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on the floor in the walk in cooler.

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed gaskets soiled on reach in cooler door and freezer. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored above unwashed produce, operator moved eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed stool in front of handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator moved stool. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for employees hired less than 60 Days. Restaurant opened 3-15-2024.

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop in the rice bag, operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on stand up reach in cooler with buildup of food debris.