Taco Bell #39939

Observed frying baskets that were left clean from the first shift stored with single service items directly across from the 3-compartment sink. According to the PIC there was plastic, build up, and brown debris on frying basket as a result the PIC corrected it onsite by having the dishwasher to rewash the dishes. The dishwasher advised that the first shift was not doing a good job washing the dishes and as a result he rewashed all the dishes that were hanging on the shelf (COS).

511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.

(a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

Observed the current food service permit not posted. The permit posted was issued on 6/15/2022.

511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - Permit, Displayed (C)

1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.

Observed several cracked pans above the prep sink in the kitchen. The pans will need to be discarded and replaced.

511-6-1.05(2)(c) - Multiuse Food-Contact Surfaces (Pf) (c) Multiuse Food-Contact Surfaces.

1. Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be:

(i) Smooth; Pf

(ii) Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; Pf

(iii) Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices; Pf

(iv) Finished to have smooth welds and joints; Pf and

(v) Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, accessible for cleaning and inspection by one of the following methods:

(I) Without being disassembled, Pf

(II) By disassembling without the use of tools, Pf or

(III) By easy disassembling with the use of handheld tools commonly available to maintenance and cleaning personnel such as screwdrivers, pliers, open-end wrenches, and Allen wrenches. Pf

2. The requirement in paragraph 1(v) of this subsection does not apply to cooking oil storage tanks, Distribution lines for cooking oils, or beverage syrup lines or tubes.

Observed build up around the exterior surface of the ice chute in the lobby and around the slushie machine nozzles. The nozzles and chute must be cleaned.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed build up around the outside grease receptable. The grease receptable must be cleaned within 4 days. Please submit pictures by 1/12 to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov.

511-6-1.06(5)(q) - Cleaning Receptacles, in manner to prevent contamination and build-up (C) (q) Cleaning Receptacles.

1. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be thoroughly cleaned in a way that does not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles, and waste water shall be disposed of as specified under subsection (4)(e) of this Rule.

2. Soiled receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents.

Observed the wet wiping cloths stored in quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution that was @ 0 PPM. PIC remade the solution to 200 PPM (COS). PIC stated that the chemical solution was empty, and she replaced it. Make sure to use the test strips to ensure the proper concentration of the sanitizer before placing the buckets "in use".

511-6-1.04(4)(m) - Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) (m) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation.

1. Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be:

(i) Maintained dry; and

(ii) Used for no other purpose.

2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be:

(i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and

(ii) Laundered daily.

3. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes.

4. Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be free of food debris and visible soil.

5. Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.

6. Single-use disposable sanitizer wipes shall be used in accordance with EPA-approved manufacturer’s label use instructions.

Observed a large leak from the pipe underneath the 3-compartment sink and the water hose connected to the mop sink leaking on the floor. PIC stated that the mop sink has been dysfunctional. Please have the mop sink reserviced to ensure that it is not leaking if it is just the water hose then replace it. (There may be a leak coming from the drink machine at the front drive-thru. Contact Pepsi to ensure the machine is not leaking).

Observed a leak coming from the front handwashing sink water faucet. Observed a leak coming from the slush machine dispenser. Observed the motor and or the vents/blowers in the walk in cooler leaking water.

All equipment must be repaired and maintained in good repair. Please call Pepsi company to check/service the drink machine if it is leaking, a plumber for the mop sink, 3-compartment sink, handwashing sink, and the motor in the walk in cooler, and put a work order in for the slush machine. All work orders must be emailed to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov by 6/13/25 showing repairs have been completed.

Observed the current food service permit not posted. The permit posted expired in 2024.

511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - Permit, Displayed (C)

1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers

Observed the cutting boards on the hot line in need of replacing due to deep cuts and stains. The boards can be resurfaced or replaced.

Observed an excessive amount of water on the floors throughout the facility especially by both drive thru windows, mop sink area, walk in cooler, and underneath the 3-compartment sink. The floors will need to be mopped regularly to avoid employee injury.

Also, observed the walk in freezer floor in need of cleaning.

Observed the soda beverage pouch stored on the floor. PIC removed the soda pouch and replaced it on the rack (COS).

Observed the wet wiping cloths stored in quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution that was 100 PPM. PIC remade the solution (COS).

Observed a large leak underneath the drink machine in the dining room. Advised PIC to discontinue use of the drink machine until repairs have been made due to a large amount of water nesting on the floor. Please put an out of order sign on the machine. Also, observed another leak on the drink machine at the drive thru window.

Observed a leak on the back of the thermalizer in the kitchen. Observed a leak coming from the slush machine dispenser.

All equipment must be repaired and maintained in good repair. Please call Pepsi company to service the drink machines and put a work order in for the slush machine and the thermalizer. All work orders must be emailed to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov by Friday, 12/20/24 showing repairs have been completed.

Observed the cutting board on the side with the fryers with stains and deep cuts. The board must be resurfaced or replaced.

Observed the exterior surface of the slush and soda machine by the drive thru window with a mold-like substance and build up. Observed a build up of what appears to be a black mold like build up on the exterior surface of the ice machine chute and behind the chute in the dining room.

Observed an excessive amount of trash, boxes, and debris around the outside dumpster area that must be cleaned.

Observed a large amount of grease build up on the grease storage receptacle. The receptacle must be cleaned.

Observed a large amount of water through the facility on the floors (dining room by drink machine, drive thru window, under the thermalizer, front counter, and by the mop sink). Also, observed debris behind the thermalizer and fryer, walk in cooler and freezer, as well as the chemical storage shelf by the mop sink.

Observed the HVAC vents in the dining room, hallway leading to the restrooms, drive thru, and in the men's restroom with a black mold-like debris and/or dust.

Thermometor not provided in the walk in cooler

Dustpan observed being rinsed in the three compartment sink

Team members observed wearing long nails with fingernail polish and stones

Water pressure low in the ladies restroom (Hot water)

Wet pans stored on top of each other in the dish washing area (Wetnesting)

Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink by the prep sink. PIC added paper towels. (COS)

Observed no bodily fluid kit present in the facility. Please order the proper supplies to clean-up in the case of a vomit/fecal matter.

Observed several condiments/sauce bottles with a color-coded lid, but no chart in the facility to reference the color to identify what is in the bottle.

Observed the current inspection report/grade not posted in the facility.

Observed the cutting boards with deep cuts. These will need to be replaced or sanded down to make them smooth, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent.

Observed water nesting on the floor by the walk in cooler and dry storage racks.

Observed the HVAC vent by the drive-thru window with black mold-like specs. Please clean the vent to prevent contamination.

Observed the 3-compartment sink at 0 PPM quaternary ammonium solution. Since there is no dishwasher available bleach will need to be available. There should be 1 capful of bleach per gallon of water. Ecolab should be called immediately to service the sink. (New)

Observed a box of fries stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. (New)

Observed no tissue or paper towels in the men's restroom. The PIC stocked the restroom. (COS)

Observed the outside dumpster missing the drain plug. (Repeat)