Taco Bell

February 10, 2015 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings4
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • toxic items stored near food
    Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
    Inspector note: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP AT REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR, DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    code 18
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AND ON FLOOR AT DRIVE THRU AREA ALSO OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR (LOW GROUT) AROUND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN, FLOOR THROUGHOUT DRIVE THRU AREA AND REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
    code 34
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
    code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 12, 2014: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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