GARCIA'S TACO EXPRESS INC
1448 US HWY 17 N
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed five ceiling tiles in the storage area and five in the kitchen area that are damaged.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling above the cook line soiled.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is torn on the reach in cooler door, towards the back of kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on the exhaust fan, are soiled, on the cook line.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chemical not labeled on shelves above mop sink. Owner removed and put label on it. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 5 ceiling tiles missing in the back storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 2x3 foot hole in the wall in the dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand washing sink across from the cook line has very low pressure. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
13
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 5 ceiling tiles missing in the back storage area. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. observed approximately 30 dead roaches under the stand up reach in cooler across from the cook line. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored next to and on the slicer. Employee removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under all reach in coolers in the kitchen and the dry storage racks in the dry storage area. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 2x3 foot hole in the wall in the dry storage area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Warning
- 01A-05-4:High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. 6 flats of eggs stored at room temperature in the front counter area. The operator stated the eggs came from the owners farm and were for sale to the customers, no invoice was available. Operator discarded the eggs. Admin Complaint
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in the reach in cooler across from the cook line. Operator removed the chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches under the stand up reach in cooler across from the cook line. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings next to the three compartment sink in the kitchen. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings under the dry storage shelves in the dry storage area. Warning
- 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. 6 flats of eggs stored at room temperature in the front counter area. The operator stated the eggs came from the owners farm and were for sale to the customers, no invoice was available. Operator discarded the eggs. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Warning
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand washing sink across from the cook line has very low pressure. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2024 revealed 13 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed twist off top water bottle stored on shelf with tortillas at kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed electronic tablet stored with clean dishes beside prep table at kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed open cooler on floor, full of paper wrapped tortillas stored beside handsink at kitchen. Manager moved to a safe location. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener with old food debris on blade. Manager moved to dishwash. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at front counter handsink. Manager provided new soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop dry rice at dry storage bulk container.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed old torn and grease laden cardboard under microwave at kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup and dripping off hood filters over stove in kitchen. Dust and grease on vents at front of hood.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled with food splatter.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris,. Observed old food debris on slicer after cleaning.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).