Taqueria J B Jr, 1426 Nw 25th St, Fort Worth, TX - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Taqueria J B Jr
Type: Restaurant
Address: 1426 Nw 25th St, Fort Worth, TX 76106-6801
County: Tarrant
Phone: 817-624-8039
Smoking: Non-Smoking Facility
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 11/01/2010
Score
85

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Date

Score

  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP
    Garbage and Refuse Disposal - Location and condition of receptacles.
    TFER 229.166(l)(16) - Page 98. Refuse area & enclosure are not clean.
    Corrective action: A storage area and enclosure for outside receptacles and waste handling units and for refuse, recyclables and returnables shall be free of unnecessary items and clean. Corrections must be made within 5 days.
  • Lighting - GRP
    Lighting - Protection and adequacy.
    TFER 229.167(g)(2) - Page 105. There is inadequate lighting in reach-in refrigerator unit to permit thorough cleaning.
    Corrective action: The light intensity shall be at least 10 foot candles at 30 inches above the floor in walk-in refrigerator units and dry food storage area and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. Corrections must be made within 2 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.
    The tomato is at an internal temperature of 55 to 59 degrees F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
    Corrective action: Rapidly cool the tomato to 41 °F or below. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • 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.
    The onions are stored in contact with or under the beef product.
    Corrective action: The onions must not be stored in contact with or under the beef product. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • 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.
    Working containers of chemical are not properly labeled. Containers of chemical are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
    Corrective action: All working containers of chemical must be properly labeled. Corrections must be made immediately. All containers of chemical must be properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair (corrected on site)
    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 storage containers located in the 3-compartment sink area are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
    Corrective action: The storage containers located in the 3-compartment sink area must be free of cracks, chips, bends or breaks to permit it to be properly cleaned and sanitized. Corrections must be made immediately.
Regular Inspection11/01/201085
  • Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
    TFER 229.165(g)(1) - Page 69 Equipment for heating and cooling food and for holding cold and hot food shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified in para TFER 229.164.
    The reachin refrigerator is not holding cold cheese at 45 to 49 degrees F.
    Corrective action: The reachin refrigerator must hold cold cheese at 45 to 49 degrees F. 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 server station is not providing sufficient water for handwashing.
    Corrective action: The handwashing sink in the server station must provide sufficient water for handwashing. Corrections must be made within 24 hours.
  • 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 2-compartment sink located in the 3-compartment sink area is/are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
    Corrective action: The 2-compartment sink located in the 3-compartment sink area 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 annual health permit is not displayed.
    Corrective action: Your facility permit must be prominently displayed in a public area of your facility. Corrections must be made within 2 days.
Regular Inspection07/14/201088
  • Lighting - GRP
    Lighting - Protection and adequacy.
    TFER 229.167(g)(3) - Page 105. There is inadequate lighting where a food employee is working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders or saws and employee safety is a factor.
    Corrective action: The light intensity shall be at least 50 foot candles at the surface where a food employee is working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders or saws where employee safety is a factor. Corrections must be made within 14 days.
  • Plumbing- GRP
    Plumbing- Plumbing in facility not maintained in good repair.
    TFER 229.166(i)(5) - Page 94. The faulty faucet in the customer service area is not maintained in good repair.
    Corrective action: The faulty faucet in the customer service area shall be maintained in good repair. Corrections must be made within 3 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 drying provisions were available at the handwash facilities in the kitchen.
    Corrective action: Hand drying provisions must be available at the handwash facilities in the kitchen. 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 storage containers located in the 3-compartment sink area are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
    Corrective action: The storage containers located in the 3-compartment sink area must be free of cracks, chips, bends or breaks to permit it to be properly cleaned and sanitized. Corrections must be made immediately.
Regular Inspection03/22/201094
  • Food Protection - GRP
    Food Protection - Storage, display and self-service.
    TFER 229.164(i)(2) - Page 38. Produce is not stored in food storage areas.
    Corrective action: Produce must be stored in clean, dry food storage areas 6 inches above the floor to protect it from splash, dust or other contamination during storage. Food may not be stored in locker rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, garbage rooms, mechanical rooms, under unshielded sewer lines, leaking water lines, open stairwells or under other sources of contamination. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Lighting - GRP
    Lighting - Protection and adequacy.
    TFER 229.167(g)(3) - Page 105. There is inadequate lighting where a food employee is working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders or saws and employee safety is a factor.
    Corrective action: The light intensity shall be at least 50 foot candles at the surface where a food employee is working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders or saws where employee safety is a factor. Corrections must be made within immediately.
  • Premises - GRP
    Premises - Condition.
    TFER 229.167(p)(14)(a) - Page 109. Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment are stored on the premises.
    Corrective action: The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment and litter. Corrections must be made within 3 days.
  • Approved Source/Labeling
    TFER 229.164(b), (d), (l), (p) & (q) - Pages 26, 41, 53 & 55-56 Food shall be obtained from sources that comply with applicable laws and are licensed by the state regulatory authority having jurisdiction over their processing and distribution of food. Additionally, packaged foods shall comply with standard of identity requirements, will be presented honestly and shall be labeled according to law.
    The bakery products are not from an approved government inspected food preparation/processing facility.
    Corrective action: The bakery products must be from an approved government inspected food preparation/processing facility. 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 tamales (dated 11/19/09) are in the reachin refrigerator and have exceeded the 7 day time frame in which they shall be consumed or discarded.
    Corrective action: The tamales (dated 11/19/09) in the reachin refrigerator, have exceeded the 7 day time frame in which they must be discarded. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Evidence of Rodents/Other Animals
    TFER 229.167(p)(11) & (12) - Pages 108 Rodents and other pests shall be controlled within the facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder. Live rodents and other pests shall be controlled by inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies and the premises and, if rodents and other pests are found, by applying a means of rodent/animal control approved in TFER 229.168(d)(2) & (h)(2) & (3). Harborage conditions shall be eliminated. Dead or trapped rodents and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises to prevent their accumulation, decomposition or attraction of pests.
    Evidence of mice was observed in or around the water heater closet.
    Corrective action: The mice that are in or around the water heater closet must be eliminated. Corrections must be made within 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.
    Containers of chemical are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
    Corrective action: All containers of chemical must be properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. 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 chest/coffin freezer in the kitchen did not have a readily available and visible thermometer.
    Corrective action: The chest/coffin freezer in the kitchen must have a readily available and visible thermometer. Corrections must be made within 2 days.
  • 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 reachin refrigerator located in the 3-compartment sink area has/have adhering foreign material. The storage containers located in the 3-compartment sink area are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. The cutting board located in the kitchen is cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
    Corrective action: The reachin refrigerator located in the 3-compartment sink area must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of foreign material. Corrections must be made immediately. The storage containers located in the 3-compartment sink area must be free of cracks, chips, bends or breaks to permit it to be properly cleaned and sanitized. Corrections must be made immediately. 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.
Regular Inspection11/30/200980
  • Lighting - GRP
    Lighting - Protection and adequacy.
    TFER 229.167(d)(1)(A) - Page 102. Light bulbs are not shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant. TFER 229.167(g)(2) - Page 105. There is inadequate lighting in walk-in refrigerator units, dry food storage areas or other areas and rooms to permit thorough cleaning.
    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 2 days. The light intensity shall be at least 10 foot candles at 30 inches above the floor in walk-in refrigerator units and dry food storage area and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. Corrections must be made within 2 days.
  • Dead Pest Removal - GRP
    Dead Pest Removal - Dead pests in facility.
    TFER 229.167(p)(12) - Page 108. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents or other pests were in the 3-compartment sink area of the establishment.
    Corrective action: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition or the attraction of pests. Corrections must be made within immediately.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    Food Protection - Storage, display and self-service.
    TFER 229.164(i)(2) - Page 38. In the reach-in refrigerator, water is dripping from the condenser unit, on to the food stored below.
    Corrective action: must be stored in clean, dry food storage areas 6 inches above the floor to protect it from splash, dust or other contamination during storage. Food may not be stored in locker rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, garbage rooms, mechanical rooms, under unshielded sewer lines, leaking water lines, open stairwells or under other sources of contamination. Corrections must be made 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.
    Roaches were observed in or around the dining room.
    Corrective action: Roaches must be controlled and prevented access in or around the dining room. Corrections must be made within immediately.
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated (corrected on site)
    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 reachin refrigerator in the kitchen did not have a readily available and visible thermometer.
    Corrective action: The reachin refrigerator in the kitchen must have a readily available and visible thermometer. Corrections must be made within 2 days.
  • 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.
    Single-service or single-use articles, i.e., single-use plastic bags, buckets, etc., are being reused for food product storage in the kitchen.
    Corrective action: Articles designed for single-service and single-use may not be reused for food product storage. Corrections must be made immediately.
Regular Inspection08/06/200991
  • Rapid Reheating for Hot Holding (165 °F in 2 Hrs)
    TFER 229.164(m) - Page 43 Potentially hazardous food that is cooked, cooled and reheated for hot holding shall be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a temperature of at least 165 °F for 15 seconds. Ready-to-eat food taken from commercially-processed, hermetically sealed container or from an intact commercially packaged and inspected container shall be heated to a temperature of at least 140 °F.
    The beef product is in the food warmer at a temperature of 90 to 94 degrees F.
    Corrective action: Rapidly reheat beef product to 165 °F for 15 seconds. 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 chest/coffin freezer in the customer service area did not have a readily available and visible thermometer.
    Corrective action: The chest/coffin freezer in the customer service area must have a readily available and visible thermometer. Corrections must be made within 3 days.
  • 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.
    Single-service or single-use articles, i.e., single-use plastic bags, buckets, etc., are being reused for food product storage in the reachin refrigerator.
    Corrective action: Articles designed for single-service and single-use may not be reused for food product storage. 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 Cards are expired.
    Corrective action: owner must attend food handler training. Walk-in and reserved seating food handler classes are available several times each week at the Public Health Center, 1800 University. 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 219. Registration for walk-in Spanish classes begins at 8:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm. on Tuesdays in Room 219. Contact the Consumer Health Division at 871-7258 for times and reservations for reserved seating classes. Additionally, your company may qualify to teach food safety to your employees. Call 871-7258 for details or ask your inspector. Corrections must be made within 7 days.
Regular Inspection04/10/200986
  • Outer Openings: Doors, Windows, Walls, Roof - GRP
    Outer Openings: Doors, Windows, Walls, Roof - Tight-fitting, holes, entryways.
    TFER 229.167(d)(5)(A)(iii) - Page 103. Outer doors in the dining room were left open.
    Corrective action: Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes ands other gaps along floors, walls and ceilings, closed tight-fitting windows, and solid self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Corrections must be made within 2 days.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    Floors, Walls and Ceilings - Cleanliness, materials and condition.
    TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Wall surfaces below the kitchen handsink are damaged.
    Corrective action: The physical facilities, including the premises, buildings, systems, fixtures, equipment, devised and materials, shall be maintained in good repair. Corrections must be made within 5 days.
  • 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.
    The plumbing in the mop sink area is not equipped to prevent backflow into the potable water system.
    Corrective action: The plumbing in the mop sink area must be equipped to prevent backflow into the potable water system. Corrections must be made within 2 days.
  • 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.
    Single-service or single-use articles, i.e., single-use plastic bags, buckets, etc., are being reused for food product storage in the kitchen.
    Corrective action: Articles designed for single-service and single-use may not be reused for food product storage. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Manual Warewashing & Sanitizing @ ___ ppm/Temperature
    TFER 229.165(g)(2) & (k)(7)-(15) - Pages 69-70 & 75 - 77 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.
    The bleach used as the sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink area is at an excessive concentration of >200 PPM to sanitize equipment and utensils.
    Corrective action: The bleach used as the sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink area must be at a concentration of >200 PPM to sanitize equipment and utensils. 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 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 96 hours.
Change of Ownership Inspection02/09/2009100

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