Taco Bell

Inspector's notes

Employee observed walking into the kitchen from restroom and they put on gloves to help fulfill customer orders. When asked to was hands, the employee stated that they washed hands in the restroom. Discussed examples of when to wash hands and and that glove use does not substitute hand washing. The employee was observed properly washing hands and putting on new clean gloves before handling food and equipment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and guacamole observed with internal temperature range of 50-53*F while being cold held inside the make-line unit designated to customers ordering in the lobby. PIC stated that the unit was checked roughly an 1 hour prior to inspection and the unit and food were both below 41*F. At time of inspection, the ambient temperature of the unit was 51*F according to the refrigerator thermometer and confirmed by inspectors min/max thermometer after 20minutes. PIC relocated all food products mentioned above to the walk-in cooler and left lids slightly ajar to facilitate rapid cooling. PIC submitted a work order for the unit and staff were advised not to use it until it holds an ambient temperature below 41*F. TCS foods must be cold held at 41*F or below to prevent bacterial growth. Discussed the temperature danger zone (range between 41*F and 135*F) with PIC. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Small gap/opening underneath the rear entrance doorway. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Advised PIC to install a door seal strip underneath prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

AVB at mop sink is leaking when in use. Please repair/replace prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times.

Inspector's notes

In multiple areas throughout the kitchen, observed partial or entire missing floor tiles, exposing the concrete underneath and collecting water. PIC stated they would put in a work order. Please ensure that all floors walls and ceilings are kept in good condition that allow them to be smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Core-4-204.112, C: Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality ----- No thermometers inside cold holding units however, all cold holding units were in good working condition. A temperature measuring device is required in cold holding equipment used for storing TCS foods. Thermometers provide a means for assessing active managerial control of TCS food temperatures. Advised PIC to obtain refrigerator thermometers prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-2-402.11 , C: Effectiveness-Hair Restraints ----- Employee working with exposed food items had long beard that was not at all restrained/covered. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. Person in charge provided a beard net for employee to wear. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection