Habaneros Fresh Mex Cafe, 5601 Basswood Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76137 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: HABANEROS FRESH MEX CAFE
Type: Restaurant
Address: 5601 Basswood Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76137
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 11/13/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection type

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  • Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    There is slime on the top of the ice machine which is dripping onto the ice.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The cutting boards located in the kitchen is/are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. I observed 3 cutting boards which needed to be replaced or shaved down so they can be cleaned and sanitized properly. The soda noozles located in the soda machine area has/have adhering foreign material. Slime build up on the soda noozles. The onion storage container located in the kitchen has/have adhering food or food particles. The knife used for preparation or serving is stored in between the reach in cooler and the steam table are not stored in a manner to prevent contamination of the product.
  • Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    Your employees have not obtained a Fort Worth Food Handler Certificate or it is not available.
  • Food - GRP
    TFER 229.164(f)(3) - Page 33. Containers of stored flour and beans are not marked with the common name of the food it contains.
  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP (corrected on site)
    TFER 229.166(l)(17)(B) - Page 98. Unnecessary items not removed from refuse area & enclosure.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the ice machine area are not clean . TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Wall surfaces in the 3-compartment sink area are not clean. Seal along the wall and the 3-compartment sink has adhering black material.
  • Ventilation - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(4) - Page 107. Ventilation system is not properly cleaned. Vent above the coke cooler in the kitchen is dirty. Vents inside the walkin refrigerator.
Regular11/13/201590
  • Cold Holding Temperature - 5 penalty points
    The diced tomatoes is at an internal temperature of 51°F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below. The shredded cheese is at an internal temperature of 48°F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below. The salsa is at an internal temperature of 60°F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
  • Sound Condition - 4 penalty points
    The salsa is/are unsound and should not be sold, served or consumed. The cocktail sauce is/are unsound and should not be sold, served or consumed.
  • Handwash Facilities with Soap & Towels - 3 penalty points
    No hand cleaning material, i.e., liquid or powder soap, is available at the handwash facilities in the 2-compartment sink area.
  • Toxic Items Properly Labeled/Stored/Used - 3 penalty points
    Containers of blue sanitizer are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  • Warewashing & Sanitizing @ ___ ppm/Temperature (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    The bleach used as the sanitizer in the dishwash machine area is at an inadequate concentration of 10 ppm to sanitize equipment and utensils.
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    The reach in cooler in the server area did not have a readily available and visible thermometer.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The ice machine located in the ice machine area has/have adhering foreign material. The knives located in the knife storage area has/have adhering food or food particles.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Wall surfaces in the dishwash machine area are not clean .
  • Ventilation - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(4) - Page 107. Ventilation system is not properly cleaned in the walkin refrigerator.
  • Paper Test Strip Testing Devises - GRP
    TFER 229.165(g)(4) - Page 71. A test kit or other device to accurately measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution or temperature of the water used to sanitize is not readily available for use. Expired quat. test strips
Regular07/15/201576
  • Cold Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The queso is at an internal temperature of 45 to 49 degrees F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
  • Proper Handling of Ready-To-Eat Foods (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The cook is handling cilantro with her bare hands.
  • Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The seafood is stored in contact with or under the raw beef product.
  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    There is evidence that all employees is eating and drinking in an area other than designated break area while preparing/handling food or contacting clean food contact surfaces. The handwashing sink in the kitchen is used for purposes other than handwashing. There is food in 2 out of the 3 handwashing sinks.
  • Handwash Facilities with Soap & Towels (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    No hand drying provisions were available at the handwash facilities in the 2 compartment sink area.
  • Toxic Items Properly Labeled/Stored/Used (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    Containers of chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. Working containers of window cleaner are not properly labeled.
  • Manager Demonstration of Knowledge/Certified Food Manager - 3 penalty points
    Manager(s) failed to demonstrate knowledge of the risks of foodborne illness inherent to the food operation and/or is not a certified food manager and/or has had critical violations during this inspection. There is not a CIty of Fort Worth food manager on duty.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    The in-use utensils used for preparation or serving in the ice machine are not stored in a manner to prevent contamination of the product. Ice scoop is stored directly on top of the ice machine. The can opener and top of microwave located in the kitchen have adhering food or food particles. The cutting boards located in the kitchen are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
  • Food Protection - GRP (corrected on site)
    TFER 229.164(i)(2) - Page 38. The onions are not stored in food storage areas. The onions are directly on the ground.
  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(14)(B) - Page 98. Outside receptacles are not covered.
Regular03/06/201571
No violation noted during this evaluation. Regular03/06/2015100
  • Cold Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The raw meat, cooked meat, and prepared food is at an internal temperature of 45 to 49 degrees F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The handwashing sink in the dishwash machine area is used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Handwash Facilities with Soap & Towels - 3 penalty points
    No hand drying provisions were available at the handwash facilities in the dishwash machine area.
  • Warewashing & Sanitizing @ ___ ppm/Temperature - 3 penalty points
    The bleach used as the sanitizer in the dishwash machine area is at an inadequate concentration of < 50 PPM to sanitize equipment and utensils.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The ice machine located in the kitchen has/have adhering foreign material.
Regular11/20/201482
  • Handwash Facilities with Soap & Towels - 3 penalty points
    No hand cleaning material, i.e., liquid or powder soap, is available at the handwash facilities in the kitchen.
  • Toxic Items Properly Labeled/Stored/Used (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    Containers of chemical are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The ice machine located in the kitchen has/have adhering foreign material.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the kitchen behind cooking equipment are not clean .
Regular07/25/201491
  • Handwash Facilities with Soap & Towels - 3 penalty points
    No hand drying provisions were available at the handwash facilities in the kitchen.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The ice machine, knives, and soda machine located in the food establishment have adhering foreign material.
Regular03/05/201494
  • Evidence of Insect Contamination - 3 penalty points
    Drain flies were observed in or around the bar.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The bargun and frozen drink machine located in the bar have adhering foreign material.
Regular02/27/201494

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