- Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
Floors, Walls and Ceilings - Cleanliness, materials and condition.
TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Ceiling surfaces in the kitchen are not clean .
Corrective action: The physical facility shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. Corrections must be made within 2 days.
- Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control)
TFER 229.164(n)(7) & (10)(A) & 229.171(d)(1)(A) - Pages 47-48, 50-51 & 124 A food establishment shall submit to the regulatory authority for approval a properly prepared HACCP plan if required. If time only is used as the public health control for a working supply of potentially hazardous food (PHF) before cooking or for a ready-to-eat PHF that is displayed or held for service, the food shall be marked to identify the time which is four hours past the time of removal from temperature control. Refrigerated ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation with the date prepared and the date which the food shall be consumed (7 days at 41 °F). Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and frozen shall be clearly marked with the time refrigerated prior to freezing and the date which the food shall be consumed (24 hours after thawing).
The meat that is located in the reachin refrigerator has been refrigerated for more than 24 hours and is not marked with the day of preparation or the date which the food shall be consumed by.
Corrective action: The meat that is located in the reachin refrigerator that has been refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be marked with the day of preparation and the date which the food shall be consumed by.
- Evidence of Insect Contamination
TFER 229.167(p)(11) & (12) - Pages 108 Insects shall be controlled within the facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder. Live insects shall be controlled by inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies and the premises and, if insects are found, by applying a means of insect control approved in TFER 229.168(d)(2) & (h)(2) & (3). Harborage conditions shall be eliminated. Dead or trapped insects shall be removed from control devices and the premises to prevent their accumulation, decomposition or attraction of pests.
Flies were observed in or around the kitchen.
Corrective action: Flies must be controlled and prevented access in or around the kitchen. Corrections must be made within 2 days.
- Toxic Items Properly Labeled/Stored/Used (corrected on site)
TFER 229.168(a) - (l) - Pages 111-115 Containers of poisonous toxic materials and personal care items shall bear a legible manufacturer's label. Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles. Only those poisonous or toxic materials that are required for the operation and maintenance of the food establishment (excluding those for retail sale) shall be allowed in the food establishment.
Non-commercial ant spray in kitchen.
Corrective action: All toxic chemicals and sprays need to be commercial quality and approved for food service
- Manager Demonstration of Knowledge/Certified Food Manager
TFER 229.163(a) & (b)(1)-(3) (a) Responsibility, assignment. The permit holder shall be the person in charge or shall designate a person in charge and shall ensure that a person in charge is present at the food establishment during all hours of operation. (b) Knowledge, demonstration. Based on the risks of foodborne illness inherent to the food operation, during inspections and upon request the person in charge shall demonstrate to the regulatory authority knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles, and the requirements of these rules. The person in charge shall demonstrate this knowledge by: (1) complying with these rules by having no critical violations during the current inspection; (2) being a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a department approved examination; or (3) responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific food operation. TAC 25 Chapter 229 K (b) Food establishments shall have at least one certified food manager on staff. The establishment must be in compliance within 30 days of a change of ownership. Food manager training must be renewed prior to expiration date listed on card. In addition to the food manager's training certificate, the individual must also possess a current City of Fort Worth Food Managers card.
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.
Corrective action: Food Manager(s) must attend required Food Managers training. Corrections must be made within 120 days.
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Regular Inspection | 11/09/2010 | 87 |
- Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
Non-food Contact Surfaces - Type and condition.
Rear work table has exposed wood
Corrective action: You will need to replace the rear work table within 6 months.
- Lighting - GRP
Lighting - Protection and adequacy.
TFER 229.167(d)(1)(A) - Page 102. Light bulbs are not shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant.
Corrective action: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Corrections must be made within 3 days.
- Cold Hold (41 °F) (corrected on site)
TFER 229.164(n)(6) - Page 46; FW Ordinance 16-123(f) Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control, potentially hazardous food shall be maintained at 41 °F or below. Additionally, fish and seafood shall be refrigerated to a temperature of 34 °F or less.
Sliced tomatoes are holding at 70 degrees F
Corrective action: All sliced tomatoes need to be at 41 degrees or below. Discard immediately.
- Evidence of Insect Contamination
TFER 229.167(p)(11) & (12) - Pages 108 Insects shall be controlled within the facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder. Live insects shall be controlled by inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies and the premises and, if insects are found, by applying a means of insect control approved in TFER 229.168(d)(2) & (h)(2) & (3). Harborage conditions shall be eliminated. Dead or trapped insects shall be removed from control devices and the premises to prevent their accumulation, decomposition or attraction of pests.
Flies were observed in or around the kitchen.
Corrective action: Flies must be controlled and prevented access in or around the kitchen. Corrections must be made within 2 days.
- Toxic Items Properly Labeled/Stored/Used
TFER 229.168(a) - (l) - Pages 111-115 Containers of poisonous toxic materials and personal care items shall bear a legible manufacturer's label. Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles. Only those poisonous or toxic materials that are required for the operation and maintenance of the food establishment (excluding those for retail sale) shall be allowed in the food establishment.
Non-commercial ant spray in kitchen.
Corrective action: All toxic chemicals and sprays need to be commercial quality and approved for food service
- Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System, Proper Disposal
TFER 229.166(g)(2) & (4); (i)(5) & (j) - (k) - Pages 92 & 94-95 A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. At least one toilet and not fewer than the number of toilets required by law shall be provided. If authorized, urinals may be substituted for toilets as specified by law. The plumbing system shall be installed to preclude the backflow of a solid, liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply system. Grease traps/interceptors shall be maintained according to City Ordinance. Sewage shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage system that is constructed, maintained and operated according to law.
Waste water leak from the hand sink in kitchen
Corrective action: Please repair the leak in the hand sink with in 3 days.
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Regular Inspection | 07/12/2010 | 86 |
- Plumbing- GRP
Plumbing- Plumbing in facility not maintained in good repair.
TFER 229.166(i)(5) - Page 94. The faulty faucet in the mop sink area is not maintained in good repair.
Corrective action: The faulty faucet in the mop sink area shall be maintained in good repair. Corrections must be made within 14 days.
- COMMENT:
Corrective action: Ensure there is a backflow prevention device on the water faucet where water hose is and line leading out to air conditioning unit.
- Proper/Adequate Handwashing
TFER 229.163(e) - Page 21 Food employees shall keep their hands and exposed portions of their arms clean.
The manager did not follow procedures for proper handwashing.
Corrective action: The manager will wash his/her hands and exposed portions of his/her arms with soap and 110 °F or warmer running water and by rubbing his/her lathered hands and surfaces of arms together for at least 20 seconds. Hands and arms will be thoroughly rinsed with clean water and dried with non-reusable towels or heated air. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other
TFER 229.164(f)(2)(A) & (h) - Pages 32-35 Foods shall be protected from cross-contamination from raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display and while in contact with equipment, utensils, wiping cloths and linens.
The lettuce is/are stored in contact with or under the raw pork.
Corrective action: The lettuce must not be stored in contact with or under the raw pork. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control)
TFER 229.164(n)(7) & (10)(A) & 229.171(d)(1)(A) - Pages 47-48, 50-51 & 124 A food establishment shall submit to the regulatory authority for approval a properly prepared HACCP plan if required. If time only is used as the public health control for a working supply of potentially hazardous food (PHF) before cooking or for a ready-to-eat PHF that is displayed or held for service, the food shall be marked to identify the time which is four hours past the time of removal from temperature control. Refrigerated ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation with the date prepared and the date which the food shall be consumed (7 days at 41 °F). Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and frozen shall be clearly marked with the time refrigerated prior to freezing and the date which the food shall be consumed (24 hours after thawing).
The numerous items such as deli meats, beans, and other assorted items that is located in the reachin refrigerator has been refrigerated for more than 24 hours and is not marked with the day of preparation or the date which the food shall be consumed by.
Corrective action: The numerous items such as deli meats, beans, and other assorted items/ that is located in the reachin refrigerator that has been refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be marked with the day of preparation and the date which the food shall be consumed by.
- Toxic Items Properly Labeled/Stored/Used
TFER 229.168(a) - (l) - Pages 111-115 Containers of poisonous toxic materials and personal care items shall bear a legible manufacturer's label. Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles. Only those poisonous or toxic materials that are required for the operation and maintenance of the food establishment (excluding those for retail sale) shall be allowed in the food establishment.
The Raid bug spray and personal vitamins are present in the food establishment and are not needed for food service operations.
Corrective action: The Raid bug spray and personal vitamins that are present in the food establishment and are not needed for food service operations must be discarded or removed to a safe storage area. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair
TFER 229.164(h)(2); 229.165(d)(1); (l)(3); (m) - (r) & (v) - (y) - Pages 35-36: 60 - 61; 78 - 84 & 86 - 88 Multi-use food contact surfaces shall be smooth and free of breaks, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners and crevices, rough welds or joints. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. Equipment, food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Cooking equipment shall be free of encrusted grease and other soil accumulations. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at the frequency and using methods outlined in TFER. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized after cleaning and before use by following approved manual or mechanical hot water sanitization procedures or by following approved manual or mechanical chemical sanitization procedures. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried. Equipment, utensils and single-service/single-use articles shall be stored in a clean, dry approved location where they are not exposed to splash, dust or contamination and handled, displayed and dispensed so that contamination is prevented.
The ice machine located in the food establishment has/have adhering contaminants/stain.
Corrective action: The ice machine located in the food establishment must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of contaminants/stain. Corrections must be made immediately.
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Shared Inspection | 03/24/2010 | 82 |
- Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control)
TFER 229.164(n)(7) & (10)(A) & 229.171(d)(1)(A) - Pages 47-48, 50-51 & 124 A food establishment shall submit to the regulatory authority for approval a properly prepared HACCP plan if required. If time only is used as the public health control for a working supply of potentially hazardous food (PHF) before cooking or for a ready-to-eat PHF that is displayed or held for service, the food shall be marked to identify the time which is four hours past the time of removal from temperature control. Refrigerated ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation with the date prepared and the date which the food shall be consumed (7 days at 41 °F). Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and frozen shall be clearly marked with the time refrigerated prior to freezing and the date which the food shall be consumed (24 hours after thawing).
The meat that is located in the reachin refrigerator has been refrigerated for more than 24 hours and is not marked with the day of preparation or the date which the food shall be consumed by.
Corrective action: The meat/ that is located in the reachin refrigerator that has been refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be marked with the day of preparation and the date which the food shall be consumed by.
- Evidence of Insect Contamination
TFER 229.167(p)(11) & (12) - Pages 108 Insects shall be controlled within the facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder. Live insects shall be controlled by inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies and the premises and, if insects are found, by applying a means of insect control approved in TFER 229.168(d)(2) & (h)(2) & (3). Harborage conditions shall be eliminated. Dead or trapped insects shall be removed from control devices and the premises to prevent their accumulation, decomposition or attraction of pests.
Flies were observed in or around the kitchen.
Corrective action: Flies must be controlled and prevented access in or around the kitchen. Corrections must be made within 5 days.
- Toxic Items Properly Labeled/Stored/Used
TFER 229.168(a) - (l) - Pages 111-115 Containers of poisonous toxic materials and personal care items shall bear a legible manufacturer's label. Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles. Only those poisonous or toxic materials that are required for the operation and maintenance of the food establishment (excluding those for retail sale) shall be allowed in the food establishment.
Raid household spray is in kitchen.
Corrective action: Need to have commercial bug spray specifically for restaurant use. Please discard the raid bug spray.
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Regular Inspection | 10/14/2009 | 90 |
- Cold Hold (41 °F) (repeated violation) (corrected on site)
TFER 229.164(n)(6) - Page 46; FW Ordinance 16-123(f) Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control, potentially hazardous food shall be maintained at 41 °F or below. Additionally, fish and seafood shall be refrigerated to a temperature of 34 °F or less.
Sliced tomatoes at 60°F on food prep table.
Corrective action: Sliced tomatoes must be maintained at 41°F or below.
- Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (corrected on site)
TFER 229.164(f)(2)(A) & (h) - Pages 32-35 Foods shall be protected from cross-contamination from raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display and while in contact with equipment, utensils, wiping cloths and linens.
Package of raw chorizo is stored on top of ham.
Corrective action: Separate raw chorizo from ham. Store raw foods on bottom shelf.
- Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control) (repeated violation)
TFER 229.164(n)(7) & (10)(A) & 229.171(d)(1)(A) - Pages 47-48, 50-51 & 124 A food establishment shall submit to the regulatory authority for approval a properly prepared HACCP plan if required. If time only is used as the public health control for a working supply of potentially hazardous food (PHF) before cooking or for a ready-to-eat PHF that is displayed or held for service, the food shall be marked to identify the time which is four hours past the time of removal from temperature control. Refrigerated ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation with the date prepared and the date which the food shall be consumed (7 days at 41 °F). Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and frozen shall be clearly marked with the time refrigerated prior to freezing and the date which the food shall be consumed (24 hours after thawing).
Cooked meats and prepared food in refrigerators are not date marked.
Corrective action: Date mark all cooked and prepared foods store in refrigerators more than 24 hours.
- Toxic Items Properly Labeled/Stored/Used
TFER 229.168(a) - (l) - Pages 111-115 Containers of poisonous toxic materials and personal care items shall bear a legible manufacturer's label. Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles. Only those poisonous or toxic materials that are required for the operation and maintenance of the food establishment (excluding those for retail sale) shall be allowed in the food establishment.
Bottles of degreaser stored in mop sink closet are not labeled.
Corrective action: Label all chemical containers.
- Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair
TFER 229.164(h)(2); 229.165(d)(1); (l)(3); (m) - (r) & (v) - (y) - Pages 35-36: 60 - 61; 78 - 84 & 86 - 88 Multi-use food contact surfaces shall be smooth and free of breaks, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners and crevices, rough welds or joints. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. Equipment, food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Cooking equipment shall be free of encrusted grease and other soil accumulations. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at the frequency and using methods outlined in TFER. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized after cleaning and before use by following approved manual or mechanical hot water sanitization procedures or by following approved manual or mechanical chemical sanitization procedures. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried. Equipment, utensils and single-service/single-use articles shall be stored in a clean, dry approved location where they are not exposed to splash, dust or contamination and handled, displayed and dispensed so that contamination is prevented.
Knives are stored on exposed or chipped wood. There is chipped and damaged wood on shelf around food preparation area.
Corrective action: Repair and seal wood. Store knives and a smooth, clean surface.
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Regular Inspection | 05/13/2009 | 81 |
- Cold Hold (41 °F) (corrected on site)
TFER 229.164(n)(6) - Page 46; FW Ordinance 16-123(f) Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control, potentially hazardous food shall be maintained at 41 °F or below. Additionally, fish and seafood shall be refrigerated to a temperature of 34 °F or less.
The tomato is in/on the counter at an internal temperature of 45 to 49 degrees F and is not cooled to 41 °F or below.
Corrective action: Rapidly cool thetomato to 41°F or below. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) (corrected on site)
TFER 229.163(e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) & (k) - Pages 21-26 Except as specified, food handlers shall not eat, drink or use any form of tobacco except in designated areas; shall not work with exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens or unwrapped single service when experiencing discharges from the eyes, nose or mouth; shall wear hair restraints; and may not care for or handle animals
There is evidence that employee is drinking in an area other than designated break area while preparing/handling food or contacting clean food contact surfaces.
Corrective action: The employee must confine drinking to a designated break area. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Sound Condition (corrected on site)
TFER 229.164(a) - Page 26 Food shall be safe, unadulterated and honestly presented.
The milk is unwholesome and should not be sold, served or consumed.
Corrective action: The milk must be wholesome to be sold, served or consumed. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control)
TFER 229.164(n)(7) & (10)(A) & 229.171(d)(1)(A) - Pages 47-48, 50-51 & 124 A food establishment shall submit to the regulatory authority for approval a properly prepared HACCP plan if required. If time only is used as the public health control for a working supply of potentially hazardous food (PHF) before cooking or for a ready-to-eat PHF that is displayed or held for service, the food shall be marked to identify the time which is four hours past the time of removal from temperature control. Refrigerated ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation with the date prepared and the date which the food shall be consumed (7 days at 41 °F). Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and frozen shall be clearly marked with the time refrigerated prior to freezing and the date which the food shall be consumed (24 hours after thawing).
The pork product that is located in the reachin refrigerator has been refrigerated for more than 24 hours and is not marked with the day of preparation or the date which the food shall be consumed by.
Corrective action: The pork product that is located in the reachin refrigerator that has been refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be marked with the day of preparation and the date which the food shall be consumed by.
- Handwash Facilities with Soap & Towels (corrected on site)
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 drying provisions were available at the handwash facilities in the 3-compartment sink area.
Corrective action: Hand drying provisions must be available at the handwash facilities in the 3-compartment sink area. Corrections must be made immediately.
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Regular Inspection | 01/08/2009 | 80 |
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