TAQUERIA JALAPENOS

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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray for both areas.

Basic - Plate chipped on edges. Operator removed from service. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in storage. Operator removed to go boxes and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile dripping water . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over bread in storage walk in cooler. Raw pork over commercial dressing in same walk in cooler. Operator removed items and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

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. Operator obtained sign and posted. Corrected On-Site

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. Beef and pork prepared without date mark. Operator placed date mark on items in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in green sauce in walk in cooler. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator set up triple sink in correct order. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line or at triple sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly in male restroom.

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cut avocado with bear hands. Operator educated employee on proper technique. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to items stored inside. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at line. Operator placed at location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by the triple sink. Operator placed soap at location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in salsa. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. The tongs touching chips. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at the triple sink.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 49f chicken 50f, ice added.

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 - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, soup, raw pork cooked beef not labeled in Walk in Cooler. Operator placed date mark on item. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Time Extended