Taco John's

Year by year

Inspections

1. May 12, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     A quaternary sanitizer test kit is available for checking sanitizer concentrations, but it is expired.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Core

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

     Employee noted working in food preparation/cooking area without adequate hair restraint- hair loosely restrained with a clip.

     Correction: Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.).

     Code 2-402.11

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored in sanitizer that is not at the appropriate concentration- 0 ppm quaternary sanitizer.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution that is at a safe concentration in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     Beans in the walk in cooler are not protected from potential contamination because they are not covered after the cooling process is complete.

     Correction: Discard food item.

     Code 3-307.11

2. Jan 16, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling available at the back employee handwashing sink for hand drying.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Corrective action: put a new roll of paper towels in the dispenser

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment. This location has multiple CFPM on staff but the certificates are all posted in the office.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Sugar scoop with a handle was improperly stored by having the handle touching the sugar.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended or on a clean surface.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Scoop with handle was improperly stored in the shredded cheese. The scoop handle should not come in contact with the cheese.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended or on a clean surface.

     Code 3-304.12

3. Oct 25, 2023 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 4 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

     Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.

     Code 2-501.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Food contact surfaces of the ice machine are is visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Oil in a bottle by the fryers is stored in unlabeled container.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

     Code 3-302.12

   • Not serious Core

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Sugar in a large container in the drive thru area is stored in unlabeled container.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

     Code 3-302.12

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Single-use drink cup was improperly stored in the sugar container in the drive thru. The cup does not have a handle to keep the hand contact surface separate from the food.

     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 - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of fan above the chip cart are soiled with dust.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of the stainless steel table by the 3 compartment sink has an accumulation of debris on the bottom shelf.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The wall behind the 3 compartment sink is not cleaned on a frequent basis.

     Correction: Clean all equipment and non food contact surfaces on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The black chip cart by the 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

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The [equipment] 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