TACO BELL #24556

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can obstructing access to the handwashing sink behind the front counter. The operator moved the trash can. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the scoop handle used for cheese not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit blocked by discarded cardboard boxes. The operator removed the cardboard from the exit path. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment in the kitchen.

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed a screwdriver stored on top of pepper packets near the drive-thru. The operator properly store the screwdriver. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on the splitter at the mop sink.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink near the office. The operator provided paper towels at the handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent in front of the walk in cooler soiled with dust.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in-use scoop for uncooked pasta stored on top of a soiled container lid. The operator removed the scoop for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid is blocked by the wall and unable to close. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute at drink machine in lobby soiled with black mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile neat back door.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipment in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter at hose Bibb no vacuum break. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed both ice chute at drive thru and self serve soiled with black like debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease build up under kitchen equipment. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb at mop sink with splitter no vacuum breaker.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute on self service ice machine both dining and drive thru, soiled with black like substance.

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator could not locate license.

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

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease like build up under kitchen equipment. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil for frying on floor. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handles of kitchen equipment. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation