TIAGOS TACOS

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee touched her face and then put on gloves without washing hands first. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed as per manager they do not sanitize any utensils in the establishment. Manager was coached how to sanitize utensils.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (44 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler unit across the stove. As per manager less than 2 hours. Employee placed the shrimp in another unit. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection.

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. PIC was not able to answer how to sanitize utensils.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 5 employees at the time of the inspection.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at all the hand wash sink at the kitchen.. Repeat Violation

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 did not have proof 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. Manager made employees read and sign the form. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at all the hand wash sink at the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small cup used as scoop on top of the cheese. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food and beverages not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while engaged in food preparation.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn across from the stove.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at the kitchen area.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler unit across front the stove.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed an old label stuck to clean containers above 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beans (53 fF - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler . Beans are date marked on 3/02. Stop sale was issued. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (53 fF - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler . Beans are date marked on 3/02. Stop sale was issued. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed A bottle of bleach stored above three compartment sink.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sanitizing bucket stored inside the hand wash sink in the kitchen.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Thermometers was not working.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand wash sinks in the kitchen.

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 certificate for Ronnie H. Expired on 08/25.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup used as scoop inside the cheese in the reach in cooler.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting above the 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 employees beverages above ice cream in the reach in freezer. Employee removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed a container with spoons , knives and forks not inverted at the front counter. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on preparation table.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with salt not identified.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line flip top, as per employee made the day prior.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line flip top, as per employee made the day prior.

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter at ice machine missing service date.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards with deep grooves at kitchen area and not easily cleaned.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips at ware washing area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vent at cook line soiled with debris.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at ware washing area wet nesting.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in front of walk in cooler door at kitchen area.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In all of the hand sinks.