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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTACO JOHNS-1620 LA PORTE RD .„,,Q Waterloo Fire Rescue Inspection Report 425 E.3rd Street Taco Johns-1620 La Porte RD,BLDG 1620 La Porte Rd,Waterloo IA 50702 INSPECTION DETAILS Inspection Date Inspection Type ) ���� UA Inspection Number 07/23/2026 Annual Inspection (ection 1Yr , (J 12163 Lead Inspector Shift Station Unit BRAD BALDWIN NIA N/A N/A Other inspectors NIA SUMMARY OF INSPECTION 038 013 ® 27 Passed codes Failed codes N/A codes NEXT STEPS Please direct questions about your Inspection to: Reinspection Date BRAD BALDWIN 08/25/2026 brad.baldwin@waterloo-ia.org,3192914319 GENERAL NOTES BRAD BALDWIN-07/27/2026 @ 15:34 •$50 annual inspection fee BRAD BALDWIN-07/27/2026 @ 15:34 •Commercial Fire Inspector-brad.baldwin@waterloo-ia.org-Work:319-291-4319(#5)-Cell:319-230-1224 BRAD BALDWIN-07/27/2026 @ 15:35 •If all corrections are made before the scheduled re-inspection date,you can call to set up an earlier re-inspection.Normal operating hours for inspections&re-inspections are Monday-Friday,9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.*****Re inspection fees may be assessed for subsequent re-inspections.Re- inspection fees start at$100,then$150,and$200 for all subsequent re-inspections. BRAD BALDWIN-07/28/2026 @ 12:20 Did not gain access to parking lot(west)accessory building. SIGNATURES Contact signature Inspector signature No signature Report completededpost stinspection Megan Gardner Date: BRAD BALDWIN 07/28/2026 CHECKLISTS GENERATED ON 7/28/26, 12:22 PM 1 OF 8 Additional Codes sta Code Description Fail 1010.2.4-Locks and latches. Locks and latches shall be permitted to prevent operation of Location:South exit door doors where any of the following exist:1.Places of detention Comments:Permanent approved signage shall be installed to doors or restraint.2,In Group I-1,Condition 2 and Group 1-2 stating,"THIS DOOR SHALL REMAIN UNLOCKED DURING occupancies where the clinical needs of persons receiving BUSINESS HOURS" care require containment or where persons receiving care pose a security threat,provided that all clinical staff can readily unlock doors at all times,and all such locks are keyed to keys carried by all clinical staff at all times or all clinical staff have the codes or other means necessary to operate the locks at all times.2.3.In buildings in occupancy Group A having an occupant load of 300 or less,Groups B,F,M and S, and in places of religious worship,the main door or doors are permitted to be equipped with key-operated locking devices from the egress side provided:2.1.3.1.The locking device is readily distinguishable as locked.2.2.3.2.A readily visible durable sign is posted on the egress side on or adjacent to the door stating:"THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN THIS SPACE IS OCCUPIED."The sign shall be in letters 1 inch (25 mm)high on a contrasting background.2.3.3.3.The use of the key-operated locking device is revocable by the fire code official for due cause.3.4.Where egress doors are used in pairs,approved automatic flush bolts shall be permitted to be used,provided that the door leaf having the automatic flush bolts does not have a doorknob or surface-mounted hardware.4.5.Doors from individual dwelling or sleeping units of Group R occupancies having an occupant load of 10 or less are permitted to be equipped with a night latch,dead bolt or security chain,provided such devices are openable from the inside without the use of a key or tool.5.6,Fire doors after the minimum elevated temperature has disabled the unlatching mechanism in accordance with listed fire door test procedures.6.7.Doors serving roofs not intended to be occupied shall be permitted to be locked,preventing entry to the building from the roof.8.Other than egress courts,where occupants must egress from an exterior space through the building for means of egress,exit access doors shall be permitted to be equipped with an approved locking device where installed and operated in accordance with all of the following:8.1.The maximum occupant load shall be posted where required by Section 1004.9.Such sign shall be permanently affixed inside the building and shall be posted in a conspicuous space near all the exit access doorways.8.2.A weatherproof telephone or two-way communication system installed in accordance with Sections 1009.8.1 and 1009.8.2 shall be located adjacent to not less than one required exit access door on the exterior side.8.3.The egress door locking device is readily distinguishable as locked and shall be a key- operated locking device.8.4.A clear window or glazed door opening,not less than 5 square feet(0.46 m2)in area,shall be provided at each exit access door to determine if there are occupants using the outdoor area.8.5.A readily visible durable sign shall be posted on the interior side on or adjacent to each locked required exit access door serving the exterior area stating:"THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN THE OUTDOOR AREA IS OCCUPIED."The letters on the sign shall be not less than 1 inch(25.4 mm)high on a contrasting background.8.6.The occupant load of the occupied exterior area shall not exceed 300 occupants in accordance with Section 1004.9.Locking devices are permitted on doors to balconies,decks or other exterior spaces serving individual dwelling or sleeping units. 10.Locking devices are permitted on doors to balconies, decks or other exterior spaces of 250 square feet(23.23 m2)or less,serving a private office space. 2 OF 8 GENERATED ON 7/28/26, 12:22 PM Fail 102.4-Application of building code. The design and construction of new structures shall comply Location:Rooftop Unit-HVAC permit with the International Building Code,and any alterations, Comments:Contractor shall obtain inspection of work completed. additions,changes in use or changes in structures required Permit obtained 4/20/26.No record of inspection in system. by this code,which are within the scope of the International Building Code,shall be made in accordance therewith. Fail 603.1-General. Electrical equipment,wiring and systems required by this Location:Kitchen-Behind kettles code or the International Building Code shall be installed, Comments:Electrical box loose to wall shall be anchored tight to used and maintained in accordance with NFPA 70 and wall Sections 603.2 through 603.10. l � 1 Fail 603.1.1-Equipment and fixtureswiring. Electrical equipment and fixtures All electrical equipment, Location:Menu TVs wiring,devices and appliances shall be tested;and listed by an approved agency and labeled;and installed,used and Comments:Flexible cords shall not pass through concealed areas such as through a wall as noted during inspection.Remove cords maintained in accordance with NFPA 70 and all instructions included as part of such listing. that run through wall,if adding new outlets to power TV's,a licensed electrical contractor shall obtain permit and inspection. General Housekeeping Status Cods Description Fail 304.3.1-Spontaneous ignition. 0 Materials susceptible to spontaneous ignition,such as oily Location:Kitchen rags,shall be stored in a listed disposal container.Contents Comments:Provide listed container with self closing lid for soiled of such containers shall be removed and disposed of daily. rag disposal.Rags containing fats,oils or grease shall be disposed in container and removed from the building daily. 3 OF 8 GENERATED ON 7/28/26, 12:22 PM Electrical Safety Description _�ttii:Ig Code Fail 603.2-Abatement of unsafe conditions and electrical Location:Rooftop electric hazards. Identified electrical hazards shall be abated.Identified Comments:Damaged conduit shall be replaced by licensed electrical hazardous electrical conditions in permanent wiring shall be contractor.Provide copy of invoice to email to inspector. brought to the attention of the responsible code official. Electrical wiring,devices,appliances and other equipment that is modified or damaged and constitutes Conditions that constitute an electrical shock or fire hazard shall be abated not be used. e . ! 4 . A. , c f Ate,': t . C .,tea Titi SAS.. .� _ IT-.. 7. �, ideogi. l ' ark & *�;.% �' j p;�. . 4 ` '- . #� aw h ' • s � t% ,, m ; T. :i- �®o '4i % 1. w . si. � ' . � /Y .. ., y e� 4. � ; `rx . m xi • . sir• .,: 4 OF 8 GENERATED ON 7/28/26, 12:22 PM Fail 603.2-Abatement of unsafe conditions and electrical hazards. Location:Drive-thru window Identified electrical hazards shall be abated.Identified Comments:Remove damaged multi-plug adapter.Would approve hazardous electrical conditions in permanent wiring shall be replacing with properly supported power strip with manual reset for brought to the attention of the responsible code official. low wattage electronics only. Electrical wiring,devices,appliances and other equipment that is modified or damaged and constitutes Conditions that constitute an electrical shock or fire hazard shall be abated not be used. "a m ,s` � & A Fail 603.2.2-Unapproved conditionsOpen electrical terminations. Open junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be Location:Walk-in cooler prohibited.Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical outlet boxes. Comments:Provide moisture proof covers to(2)light fixtures in cooler.Currently,one missing cover and other cover broken. GENERATED ON 7/28/26, 12:22 PM 5 OF 8 Fail 603.4-working space and clearancesclearance. A working space of not Working space around electrical Location:Kitchen-Electric panel equipment shall be provided in accordance with Section Comments:Remove storage within 36"of panel and maintain clear 110.26 of NFPA 70 for electrical equipment rated 1,000 volts or path of access to panel at all times. less,and Section 110.33 of NFPA 70 for electrical equipment rated over 1,000 volts.The minimum required working space shall be not less than 30 inches(762 mm)in width,36 inches (914 mm)in depth and 78 inches(1981 mm)in height shall be providedin front of electrical service equipment.Where the electrical service equipment is wider than 30 inches(762 mm),the minimum working space shall be not less than the width of the equipment.Storage of materials shall not be located within the designated working space.Exceptions:1. Where other dimensions are required or allowed by NFPA 70. 2.Access openings into attics or under-floor areas that provide a minimum clear opening of 22 inches(559 mm)by 30 inches(762 mm). • / I • I" it it 1 I. NOFsi0P t &BROOM' Fl1A(rr ¢� \ .. i Fail 603.5-Relocatable power taps and current taps.Multiplug Location:Kitchen-Above register counter. adapters. Multiplug adapters,such as cube adapters,unfused plug Comments:Remove multi-plug adapters,would approve to replace strips or any other device not complying with NFPA 70 shall with properly supported power strips with manual reset for low be prohibited.The construction and use of current taps and wattage electronics only. relocatable taps shall be in accordance with NFPA 70 and this code. Fail 603.5.2-Application and usePower supply. Relocatable power taps and current taps shall be directly Location:Kitchen-Above register counter connected to a permanently installed receptacle.Exceptions: Comments:Power strips daisy chained from one to another shall be 1.Where approved for use in a Group A occupancy or in a corrected.Each power strip shall plug directly to a wall outlet. meeting room in a Group B occupancy,not more than five relocatable power taps shall be permitted to be connected together or connected to an extension cord for temporary use to supply power to electronic equipment.2.Current taps and relocatable power taps shall not be required to connect directly to a permanently installed receptacle outlet where used for 90 days or less for the purpose of testing the performance of such devices. 6 OF 8 GENERATED ON 7/28/26, 12:22 PM Fail 603.6-Extension cords. 0 Extension cords and flexible cordsshall not be a substitute Location:Rooftop for permanent wiring and shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 817.Extension cords and flexible Comments:Remove yellow extension cord plugged to rooftop air cordsshall not be affixed to structures,extended through handler and hangs over roof ladder, walls,ceilings or floors,or under doors or floor coverings, nor shall such cords be subject to environmental damage or physical impact.Extension cords shall be used only with portable appliances.Extension cords marked for indoor use shall not be used outdoors. Commercial Cooking Hood Suppression System Status Code Description Fail 606.3.3-Cleaning. 0 Hoods,grease-removal devices,fans,ducts and other Location:Kitchen hood exhaust appurtenances shall be cleaned at intervals as required by Comments:Exhaust system cleaning 65 days past due Sections 606.3.3.1 through 606.3.3.3. per Compliance Engine.Provide contractors cleaning and report to be uploaded to Compliance Engine with any deficiencies corrected.AKA Cleaning Services tagged hood in June 2026 GENERATED ON 7/28/26, 12:22 PM 7 OF 8 E. Statement of Fees FEE Invoice Date Inspection Fee Date Paid Amount Paid NIA $50.00 Invoice Number Check Number Transaction Number NIA NIA NIA soFa GENERATED ON 7/28/28, 12:22 PM W A r INVOICE DATE DUE DATE INVOICE#` TOTAL DUE a 07/31/2026 09/04/2026 2027-00000057 $50.00 :,rr'rr1►; O a 'Ss 7vll' Customer#: 6135 Please Make Check Payable and Remit To: City of Waterloo ATTN: City Clerk/Accounts Receivable TACO JOHNS 715 Mulberry St 1620 LA PORTE RD WATERLOO, IA 50703 WATERLOO,IA 50702 Amount Enclosed: DETACH AND RETURN TOP PORTION WITH YOUR PAYMENT KEEP THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS COMMERCIAL FIRE INSPECTION- 1620 LAPORTE RD-07/23/26 FOR BILLING INQUIRY: (319)291-4323 Description Total Price INSPECTION 1 $40.00 OCCUPANCY FEE $10.00 CUSTOMER# BILLING DATE DUE.DATE INVOICE# CHARGES 6135 07/31/2026 09/04/2026 2027-00000057 $50.00 Less Prepayment $0.00 Total Due—+ $50.00 City of Waterloo Failure to pay in full debts listed herein within ninety days of the due date will result in an additional twenty-five percent late fee applied to any outstanding balance. The delinquent account will be forwarded to Municipal Collections of America for further collection efforts. Debts shall also be subject to collection through the Iowa Department of Administrative Services Offset Program if not paid in full within ninety days.