TACO TACO

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: No chlorine testing kit provided at time of inspection. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed outside patio bar, with no plans provided. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Contacted plan review regarding revised plans for File# 223176 regarding outside patio bar, plan review stated that plans were received on August 8, 2022 and by next week should be approved, pending plan reviewer. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing located at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled air vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep coolers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom located in front of three compartment sink sink/dish machine area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time Extended

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed and tested chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm, due to sanitizer not properly dispensing. Manager manually poured chlorine sanitizer into three compartment sink, tested again at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine using chlorine sanitizer, tested at 0ppm, due to empty dispensing sanitizer container. Manager replaced empty chlorine sanitizer container and primed sanitizer tubing, tested again at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream and pico de gallo ranging in temperatures from 62F to 41F Cold Holding, located at food containers stored in ice, on kitchen prep counter. Due to food containers not properly submerged in ice, advised manager to add more ice to completely surround each container to maintain temperatures at 41F and below. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed no handwash sink provide at outside patio bar area. Bar is drinks only, no direct food preparation conducted at bar area. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at bar area. Manager provided paper at handwash sink at bar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed outside patio bar, with no plans provided. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at kitchen and bar area's. Manager provided soap at handwash sinks. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a chemical spray bottle, containing a blue substance not identified, located on kitchen prep counter at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's restroom door not self closing. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food located in container of sugar at kitchen area. Manager removed metal bowl stored in sugar container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing located at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled air vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep coolers. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door of make table unit not properly affixed to door hinges, located in front of cookline. Maintenance in the process of repairing. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic/box oil containers stored on kitchen floor, between prep counter and handwash sink. Manager removed oil containers from kitchen floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses located on oven door handle. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan covers located inside walk in cooler at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located on clean plastic containers stored on storage shelves at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a Gatorade and water bottle stored in reach in freezer, on and above bags of popcorn shrimp and onion rings. Manager discarded employee beverages. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom located in front of three compartment sink sink/dish machine area. Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle located under kitchen handwash sink, next to flat grill. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container, located across from storage shelves, not identified. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed short ribs (48F - Cooling Overnight) and carnitas (47F - Cooling Overnight) located in walk in cooler dated 2/23/22, prepared at 12pm. As per Cook, food has been in cooler since yesterday, temperature of food items above 41°F. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed short ribs (48F - Cooling Overnight) and carnitas (47F - Cooling Overnight) located in walk in cooler dated 2/23/22, prepared at 12pm. As per Cook, food has been in cooler since yesterday, temperature of food items above 41°F. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (50F - Cold Holding) located in a submerge container of ice, located on kitchen prep table, less than 4 hours. Observed a box of raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) located in walk in cooler, less than 4 hours. Observed sour cream (44F- Cold Holding); chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler, located under food ordering screen at kitchen area, less than 4 hours. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food employee fill a plastic container with water from handwash sink located next to flat grill. Warning

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to flat top grill at kitchen cookline. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

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. Observed food handler certification for Maher Alyan, completed 2/18/19, expired on 2/18/22, Training provided by Rootie's Bar and Grill. Observed food handler certification for Judelin Francois, completed on 8/8/18, expired on 8/8/21, Training provided by Responsible Vendors, INC. Warning

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap located next to flat top grill at kitchen cookline. Manager retrieved hand soap for handwash sink at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at handwash sink when hot water faucet handle is turned on, unable to take a temperature. Handwash sink is located next to flat grill top at kitchen cookline. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in front of walk in cooler at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food located in a container of sugar. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing located above kitchen dish machine. Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers on kitchen prep table, next to reach in freezer not kept inverted. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current Hotel and Restaurant license dated 10/01/2021, posted on wall behind bar counter. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at middle kitchen prep coolers. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at prep cooler located under food ordering screen with gaskets in disrepair, unable to close left door of reach in cooler properly, as well as, exposed insulation on right door of cooler unit. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located in walk in cooler and in front of kitchen ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable located in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses located at kitchen area. Manager removed tongs from oven door handle. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located in prep cooler located under food ordering screen at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled handwash sink located next to flat top grill at kitchen cookline. Observed soiled fan covers in walk in cooler at kitchen area. Observed under kitchen prep tables and shelves soiled with food debris. Employee began to clean under prep tables and storage shelves at kitchen area. Observed soiled hood filters above kitchen cookline. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Observed boxes of single-service articles improperly stored on floor behind counter/storage area, near kitchen entrance and restroom area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located on plastic containers on prep table and storage shelves at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located and middle kitchen prep coolers. Warning

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed water draining slowly at handwash sink located next to flat top grill at kitchen cookline. Maintenance arrived to unclog drain issue located at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar storage container and squeeze bottles of water/oil not properly identified located at kitchen area. Employee labeled all food containers and squeeze bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Upon arrival tested chlorine sanitizer at kitchen dish machine at 0ppm, due to empty sanitizer container. Manager replaced chlorine sanitizer container and tested again at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (49°F - Cold Holding); guacamole w/ diced tomatoes (45°F - Cold Holding) located inside walk in cooler at kitchen area. Observed diced chicken (64°F - Cold Holding), holding at room temperature on kitchen prep counter, less than 4 hours. Advised to placed into walk in cooler, until ready to reheat to 165°F and above. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to kitchen cookline. Manager provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in front of walk in cooler. As per Manager, ice machine is not being used, advised to clean and empty ice machine if not being utilized. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food located inside a container of marinated shrimp. Employee removed the metal bowl stored inside food storage container of marinated shrimp. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed most current Hotel and Restaurant license dated October 1, 2020, posted on wall at bar/beverage station. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep coolers in front of kitchen cookline. Warning

Basic - Employee personal food/beverages not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed two beverage bottles belong to employee's, inside reach in cooler in front of cookline, stored on shelving above food items used for customer consumption. Manager removed beverage bottles from cooler unit. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler located across from fryer station at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located inside walk in cooler at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed crack floor tiles inside walk in cooler at kitchen area, as well as, wooden boards covering plumbing pipes located behind bar/beverage station. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan covers inside walk in cooler at kitchen area. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at prep area in front of kitchen cookline. Observed soiled handwash sink next to kitchen cookline. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor under table counter at side storage area near restroom area. Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues located at kitchen area. Warning