Munchies, 4200 S Ih-35, Fort Worth, TX - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MUNCHIES
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Address: 4200 S Ih-35, Fort Worth, TX 76115-1400
County: Tarrant
Phone: 210-896-4469
Total inspections: 1
Last inspection: 10/28/2010
Score
88

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  • Paper Test Strip Testing Devises - GRP
    Paper test strip testing devises for testing sanitizing solutions.
    TFER 229.165(g)(4) - Page 71. A test kit or other device to accurately measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution is not readily available for use.
    Corrective action: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in milligrams per liter (mg/L) of sanitizing solution shall be provided and readily available for use. Corrections must be made within 7 days.
  • CLOSURE NOTICE
    You are hereby notified that you must take immediate action to close your food facility to the public until appropriate corrective actions are taken to safeguard the public from hazards detailed above in this report.
    Serious health violations were identified during today's health inspection. You must close your food facility immediately to the public until appropriate corrective actions are completed.
    Corrective action: Before the facility named in this report can reopen for food service operations to the public, the owner/operator must take immediate corrective action to correct identified hazards and request a reinspection by a Health Department Consumer Health Specialist. The consumer Health Specialist named at the bottom of this report will contact you to set up an appointment for a re-inspection after the payment is received. The closed facility must meet minimum standards before it can be re-opened.
  • Handwash Facilities Adequate & Access
    TFER 229.166(f)(2);(g)(1) & (h)(1) & 229.167(e) - Pages 91-93 & 104 At least one handwashing lavatory and not fewer than the number required by law shall be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing and warewashing areas and in or immediately adjacent to toilet rooms. Each lavatory shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 43 degrees C. (110 °F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
    No handwash set up.
    Corrective action: Must have a handwash set up immediately.
  • Handwash Facilities with Soap & Towels
    TFER 229.167(e)(2) & (3) - Pages 104-105 Each handwashing station shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder or bar soap and with disposable paper towels, approved continuous towel system or a heated-air drying device.
    No hand cleaning material, i.e., liquid, powder or bar soap, is available at the handwash facilities in the food establishment. No hand drying provisions were available at the handwash facilities in the food establishment.
    Corrective action: Hand cleaning material, i.e., liquid, powder or bar soap, must be available at the handwash facilities in the food establishment. Corrections must be made immediately. Hand drying provisions must be available at the handwash facilities in the food establishment. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Warewashing & Sanitizing @ ___ ppm/Temperature
    TFER 229.165(g)(2) & (k)(7)-(15) The wash compartment of the sink shall, when used for washing, contain a wash solution mixed according to manufacturer's label instructions. The temperature of the wash solution shall be maintained at not less than 43 °C (110 °F) unless specified differently by the manufacturer of the washing agent. If a detergent-sanitizer is used without a hot water rinse, the same agent must be used in both the cleaning and sanitizing steps. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution shall be used in accordance with EPA approved manufacturer's label use instructions. If hot water is used for sanitizing, the temperature of the water shall be maintained at 77 °C (171 °F) or above. TFER 229.165(k)(5)-(15) A warewashing machine and its auxiliary components shall be operated in accordance with the machine's data plate and the manufacturer's instructions. The wash compartment shall contain a wash solution or other cleaning agent mixed according to the manufacturer's label instructions. The wash, rinse and sanitizer solutions shall be maintained clean. The temperature of the wash solution shall be maintained at not less than 74 °C (165 °F) in stationary rack/single temperature machines; not less than 71 °C (160 °F) in single tank/dual temperature machines; and not less than 66 °C (150 °F) in stationary rack/dual temperature or multi-tank/multi- temperature machines. The temperature of the wash solution in spray type warewashers that use chemicals to sanitize may not be less than 49 °C (120 °F). In warewash machines, the rinse water temperature of the fresh hot water as it enters the manifold may not be more than 90 °C (194 °F) or less than 74 °C (165 °F) in stationary rack/single temperature machines or not less than 82 °C (180 °F) in all other types of machines. The hot water flow pressure may not be less than 100 kilopascals (15 pounds per square inch) or more than 170 kilopascals (25 pounds per square inch) in the water line near the sanitizing rinse control valve. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution shall be used in accordance with EPA approved manufacturer's label use instructions.
    No sanitizer or dishwashing soap.
    Corrective action: Must have sanitizer and dishwashing soap immediately.
  • Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card
    TFER 229.171(f) & (g) - Page 126; FW food ordinance Sec. 16-141 A person may not operate a food establishment without a valid health permit to operate. The permit is not valid without a valid Certificate of Occupancy issued by the City of Fort Worth Department of Development. The permit holder will: 1) post the permit at a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers 2) immediately discontinue operations and notify the Consumer Health Division at 817-392-7255 if an imminent health hazard exists 3) replace/upgrade existing facilities and equipment in accordance with TFER guidelines 4) comply with directives of the regulatory authorities including time frames for corrective actions 5) other provisions of the TFER Within seven days of beginning work as a food handler and bi-annually thereafter, all food service workers shall attend a food handler class and shall obtain a food handler's certificate.
    Your employee(s) have not attended required annual food handler training.
    Corrective action: Any employee that handles food or cleans dishes or utensils must attend food handler training. Walk-in and reserved seating food handler classes are available several times each week at the Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods, 818 Missouri Avenue. Food handlers must arrive 30 minutes before class time to complete registration. Late arrivals will not be admitted to class. The charge for the class is $16.00 cash or credit card - no checks. Registration for walk-in English classes begins at 8:30 am and 1:00 pm on Mondays and 8:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays in Room 154. Registration for walk-in Spanish classes begins at 8:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm. on Tuesdays in Room 154. Contact the Consumer Health Division at 817-392-7255 for times and reservations for reserved seating classes. Additionally, your company may qualify to teach food safety to your employees. Call 817-392-7255 for details or ask your inspector. Corrections must be made within 7 days.
Regular Inspection10/28/201088

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