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Taco Bell

February 7, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 75.2F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHBOWLS. ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOUND AT ALL OTHER SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: ICE ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ICICLE COMING THROUGH FROM VENT COVER OF THE MENTIONED UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. • CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT OF HOT/COLD UNIT IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: FOOD LIQUID ENCRUSTED INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE SODA AND ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH STAGNATE WATER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE SODA/ICE MACHINE INSIDE THE CABINET OF SELF SERVE UNIT.ALSO REPAIR LEAKING KNEE HANDLE AT HANDWSHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: REAR HALLWAY THAT GOES TO INSIDE GARBAGE AREA, FLOOR WITH GRIME AND ENCRUST FOOD LIQUID.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE ARE ALL EXPIRED ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: THREE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE,HOWEVER ONLY ONE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 8, 2024: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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