- Hot Hold (135 °F) (corrected on site)
TFER 229.164(n)(6) - Page 46 Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control, potentially hazardous shall be maintained at 135 °F or above. However, a roast cooked to the proper temperature and for the proper amount of time may be held at 130 °F.
The rice is in the food warmer at a temperature of 125 to 129 degrees F and is not being maintained at 135 °F or above.
Corrective action: Rapidly reheat rice to 165 °F and maintain at 135 °F or higher throughout the hot holding period. 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
Used utensils/dishes stored in handwash sink.
Corrective action: Do not use handwash sink for anything but handwashing.
- Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control) (corrected on site)
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).
One container of sauce has been kept past its use by date.
Corrective action: Discard sauce. Cooked and prepared foods must be date marked for use within 7 days.
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Regular Inspection | 10/04/2010 | 87 |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Change of Ownership Inspection | 08/13/2010 | 100 |
- Food Protection - GRP
Food Protection - Storage, display and self-service.
Containers of food are stored on the floor of walk in cooler.
Corrective action: Store food 6 inches off the floor.
- COMMENT:
Food prep cooler is working today. Future cold hold violations from this cooler can result in the issuance of a citation.
- 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.
Degreaser stored over food prep sink.
Corrective action: Store degreaser away from food or food preparation areas.
- 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.
Your employee's Fort Worth Food Manager's Certificate is not available.
Corrective action: Your employee's Fort Worth Food Manager's Certificate must be available for the inspector immediately upon request or displayed. Corrections must be made within 14 days.
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Follow-up Inspection | 11/11/2009 | 94 |
- Single-service/Single-use Articles - GRP
Single-service/Single-use Articles - Use and storage.
Sour cream containers are being reused for food storage.
Corrective action: Single use items such as sour cream containers may not be reused for food storage.
- 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 . Test strips for sanitizer used in manual warewashing are not available.
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 5 days.
- 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.
Cooked items at 48°F in food prep cooler. The fish/seafood is in the reachin refrigerator next to microwave is at an internal temperature of 41 degrees F and is not maintained at 34 °F or below.
Corrective action: Rapidly cool cooked foods to 41°F or below. Corrections must be made immediately. Move all items to working refrigerator or walk in cooler. Repair refrigerator or replace. Future cold hold violations for this cooler may result in citation. Rapidly cool theFish/Seafood to 34 °F. 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
Dishes are being stored in handwash sink in warewashing area.
Corrective action: Do not store dishes in handwash sink. Handwash sink may only be used for handwashing.
- 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.
Bags of raw beef and raw chicken are being stored in the same container.
Corrective action: Separate raw meats. 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 cooked food 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 cooked foo that is located in the reachin refrigerator and 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
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 warewash area.
Corrective action: Hand drying provisions must be available at the handwash facilities in the warewash area. Corrections must be made immediately.
- 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.
Working containers of chemicals are not properly labeled. Containers of cleaner are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Corrective action: All working containers of chemicals must be properly labeled. Corrections must be made immediately. All containers of cleaner must be properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. Corrections must be made immediately. Squirt bottle is stored with clean dishes.
- 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 Food Handler Card(s) are not displayed or available.
Corrective action: Food handler cards for food workers must be available for the inspector immediately upon request or displayed. Corrections must be made within 7 days.
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Regular Inspection | 11/05/2009 | 74 |
- Cold Hold (41 °F)
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.
Cooked items at 55°F in food prep cooler.
Corrective action: Rapidly cool cooked foods to 41°F or below. Corrections must be made immediately.
- 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.
The handwashing sink in the warewash area is not providing sufficient hot water for handwashing.
Corrective action: The handwashing sink in the warewash area must provide sufficient hot water for handwashing. Corrections must be made within 2 days.
- 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 waiters station.
Corrective action: Hand cleaning material, i.e., liquid, powder or bar soap, must be available at the handwash facilities in the waiters station. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated
TFER 229.165(d) & (h)(2) - Pages 62 & 71 Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided where required and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of proper food temperatures. A temperature measuring devise shall also be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures at manual warewashing stations.
The thermometer in the food prep cooler that is located in the kitchen is broken.
Corrective action: The broken thermometer in the food prep cooler that is located in the kitchen must be replaced with a working thermometer. Corrections must be made within 2 days.
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Regular Inspection | 07/22/2009 | 86 |
- Proper Cooling of Cooked/Prepared Foods (corrected on site)
TFER 229.164(n)(4) - Pages 45-46 Cooked potentially hazardous foods shall be cooled from 140 °F to 70 °F within 2 hours and from 70 °F to 41 °F within 4 hours using approved mthods.
Meat product in walk in refrigerator is at 90°F after cooling for 3.5 hours.
Corrective action: Rapidly reheat meat product. Cool down from 140 °F to 70°F in two hours and 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours.
- 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.
Cheese next to soup is at 55°F.
Corrective action: Rapidly cool cheese and maintain at 41°F or below.
- 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
Open drink stored in kitchen.
Corrective action: Provide a cover or lid for personal employee drink.
- Proper Handling of Ready-To-Eat Foods (corrected on site)
TFER 229.164(e), (f), (g) & (h) - Pages 31-37 Ready-to-eat foods will be protected by preventing contamination by employees, preventing food and ingredient contamination, preventing contamination from ice used as a coolant and preventing contamination from equipment, utensils, wiping cloths and linens.
The cook are handling vegetables with his bare hands.
Corrective action: The cook must use utensils, such as deli tissues, spatulas, tongs or single-use gloves or shall use a hand sanitizer after washing and before handling vegetables with their bare hands. 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 cutting board located in the kitchen is cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Corrective action: The cutting board located in the kitchen must be free of cracks, chips, bends or breaks to permit it to be properly cleaned and sanitized. Corrections must be made 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 Food Handler Card(s) are not displayed or available. Your employee's Fort Worth Food Manager's Certificate is not available.
Corrective action: Food handler cards for cooks must be available for the inspector immediately upon request or displayed. Corrections must be made within 72 hours. Your employee's Fort Worth Food Manager's Certificate must be available for the inspector immediately upon request or displayed. Corrections must be made within 72 hours.
- National Sanitation Foundation Approved Equipment - GRP
Only commercial quality equipment or utensils that meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent will be approved.
Fort Worth Ordinance 12553, Section 16-122 (a). The microwave and crockpot does not meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent.
Corrective action: Provide only microwave and crockpot that meets or exceeds National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent . Corrections must be made within 21 days.
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Regular Inspection | 03/10/2009 | 76 |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Change of Ownership Inspection | 02/27/2009 | 100 |
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