Taco Bell #031996

Year by year

Inspections

1. Feb 23, 2026 Routine · 1 core
   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Handle of scoop in cheese on cook line was in the cheese. I pointed this out to the PIC, explaning that in-use utensils stored in food need to have their handles extended, and the PIC had an employee move the scoop so its handle was out of the cheese during the inspection.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

2. Sep 4, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after touching computer screen. Stopped the task at hand and explained to employee (in spanish) the proper procedure.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Food contact surface is cleaned every 10 mins according to the manager. I informed her I had been there for atleast 30 mins and it had not been cleaned yet. Informed manager cthe importance of cleaning the food contact surfaces routinely.

     Correction: Clean food contact surfaces used with time/temperature controlled for safety food a minimum of every 4 hours.

     Code 4-602.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     No CFM for facility currently as the only one posted no longer works there and is expired. Given 90 days to comply.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within [time period].

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     All non food surfaces are not cleaned on a frequent basis.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

3. Jan 10, 2024 Routine · 3 core
   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Tongs were improperly stored on top of box.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The shelving throughout facility is not cleaned on a frequent basis.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     PUBLIC RESTROOMS - HANDWASHING FACILITES - EQUIPPED

     Handwashing facilities mens bathroom has no papertowels.

     Correction: Routinely check for resupply needs.

     Code 8-301.11