Taco Bell #029099

Observed no inspection report posted in view of the front door for customers to view. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC will post most current inspection report.

Observed no CFSM certificate posted in the public view in the facility. CA: 1. The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. PIC posted the CFSM certificate in the public view.

Observed wet stacked containers in main kitchen on drying rack. CA: (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. PIC rewashed dishes and will make sure items are not stacked until they are fully air dried.

Observed container of pico in the walk in cooler prepared at 8:30 AM maintained at a temperature above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. PIC discarded pico.

Observed bottle of sauce without a lid in the walk in cooler. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC placed lid on bottle of sauce.

Observed TCS food item such as steak in cold holding not maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below in the WIC. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. PIC placed the food item in the WIC to rapidly cool.

Observed food items such as lettuce and shredded cheese being stored uncovered in the bottom of the prep top coolers. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC wrapped the food items.

Observed ear covers for headsets being stored in the heat cabinet among food for the facility. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection. PIC removed the ear covers from the heat cabinet.

Observed utensil handles being stored in contact with fries and shredded cheese. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. PIC repositioned the utensils to store the handles above the food items.

Observed food items such as Cinnabon delights and hashbrowns being stored uncovered in RIF. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC wrapped the food items in plastic.

Observed no handwashing sign in the men's restroom. CA: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. PIC was provided a copy of the handwashing sign.

Observed the fryers with an accumulation of grease on the sides. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have the sides of the fryers cleaned.

Observed grease on the floor under the fryers. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. PIC will have the floors cleaned.

Observed air conditioning vents and ceiling tiles with an accumulation of dust. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. PIC will have the vents and ceiling tiles cleaned.

Observed shredded lettuce not maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below in the undercounter reach in cooler. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. PIC discarded lettuce.

Observed ice machine chute not clean to sigh or touch. Observed mold build up. CA: Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC will have ice machine cleaned and sanitized.