Wellington, Palm Beach County

DON CHEPO'S TACO SHOP

10660 FOREST HILL BLVD #170, Wellington, FL 33414

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
3 High Priority
Feb 13, 2023
City
Wellington
County
Palm Beach
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 21776110

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed inside walk-in cooler a deep covered container with cooked beans at 11:35am ( 58°F cooling)per operator product cooling since last night. Product did not cool to 41°F within 6 hours. Operator discarded.See stop sale

01B-24-5

Detail 21776117

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed inside walk-in cooler Rosa sauce 2/06/2023 Pastor sauce 2/06/2023 Per operator products prepared and stored for longer than 7 days Operator discarded. See stop sale

01B-02-5

Detail 21776113

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 inside walk-in cooler a deep covered container with cooked beans at 11:35am ( 58°F cooling)per operator product cooling since last night. Product did not cool to 41°F within 6 hours. Operator discarded.See stop sale

11-27-4

Detail 21776109

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 poster to operator Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21776116

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. Emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 21776108

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.

41-17-4

Detail 21776112

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance ( degreaser)not labeled. Advised operator to label Corrective Action Taken

50-09-4

Detail 21776114

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

31B-04-4

Detail 21776115

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar Operator provided Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21776111

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Catering to go containers not inverted on shelf above reach in freezer by back door. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site

Aug 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 21272906

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By plastic jug at the bar Operator removed Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21272905

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. And also soda dispenser at the bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21272908

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.at cook line. Operator provided Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 21272907

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On expo top shelf Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21272909

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above cook line

Mar 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 20865191

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a deep container with cheese (50 - Cold Holding).on top rail of flip top cooler across from stovetop on cook line. Per operator product stored for longer than 4 hours since yesterday. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 20865189

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a deep container with cheese (50 - Cold Holding).on top rail of flip top cooler across from stovetop on cook line. Per operator product stored for longer than 4 hours since yesterday. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 20865187

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container with ranch dressing sauce inside flip top cooler on cook line with no date mark. Per operator prepared and stored two days ago. Operator date marked Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20865190

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance( sanitation solution)not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 20865188

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.at 90°F. On entire building.

Aug 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 20410796

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container with raw ground beef stored above a container with cut cucumbers inside flip top cooler across from flat top grill on cook line. Observed a container with pounded marinated raw beef strips stored above sauces inside walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly all products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20410793

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container with roasted cauliflower (50°F - Cold Holding)inside walk-in cooler. Per operator product stored for approximately two hours. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Operator iced down product. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 20410794

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed several containers with bleach and degreaser stored right next to and above clean food storage containers on clean dishwasher area side. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12B-07-4

Detail 20410792

Basic - Employee opened beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils on cook line next to steam table. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20410795

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container with cooked cauliflower and a container with cooked shrimp stored on the floor inside walk-in cooler. Observed a container with salsa sauce for chips stored on the floor on prep area. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site