TACO BELL #15855

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK DISCOLORATION ON THE WATER LINE INSIDE THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE AND GREEN, PINK, AND BLACK DISCOLORATIONS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ANY SOILED WATER HOSES AND REMOVE DISCOLORATIONS FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. MANAGEMENT CONTACTED THE ICE MACHINE SERVICE WHO WAS ONSITE AND ABLE TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MINERAL BUILD-UP ON ICE SHUTTER FROM POP DISPENSER IN SELLING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED LIQUIDS AND BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE CABINET AND IN BETWEEN POP DISPENSER HOSES, UNDER THE POP DISPENSER IN SELLING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN DISH ROOM,FRYERS AND PREP AREA.RE GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT. BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP ON FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE POP DISPENSER, IN SELLING AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON WALL BY THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK,THE JUICE BOXES DISPENSER AND NORTH WALL,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ANY ONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYE TO PUSH GARBAGE DOWN. RECOMMENDED ABOVE TO INCREASE PICK UP SERVICE OR PROVIDE MORE DUMPSTERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT BUILD-UP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER IN DOUBLE DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER IN DOUBLE DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SODA MACHINE DISPENSERS AND ICE CHUTE AT DINING AREA AS WELL AS THOSE IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP FROM ALL FRYERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN ALONG CORNERS AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AT ALL TIMES

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SODA MACHINE DISPENSERS AND ICE CHUTE AT DINING AREA AS WELL AS THOSE IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP FROM ALL FRYERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN ALONG CORNERS AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ANS SANITIZE SODA MACHINE DISPENSERSAND ICE CHUTE AT DINING AREA AS WELL AS THOSE IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP FROM ALL FRYERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN ALONG CORNERS AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AT ALL TIMES.

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.TURNED OFF UNIT,TAGGED ICE MACHINE"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE BUSINESS.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZE(FAX# 312 746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073320-17

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE PIPE IN DRIVE THRU WINDOW.ALSO WALK-IN COOLER.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER TMETAL SHELF IN STORAGE AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Use dustless cleaning methods.CLEAN VENTILATION COVER IN PREP AND DRIVE THRU WINDOW (DUST BUILD-UP.