Waffle House, 150 E Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Waffle House
Type: Restaurant
Address: 150 E Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76112-1221
County: Tarrant
Phone: 817-451-2302
Smoking: Non-Smoking Facility
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 11/18/2010
Score
91

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Inspection findings

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  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    Floors, Walls and Ceilings - Cleanliness, materials and condition.
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the storage room 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 7 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.
    The bleach are used in a manner that does not prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. Bleach was too strong when washing dishes; was over 200 ppm
    Corrective action: The bleach must be used in a manner that prevents the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. 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.
    The temperature of the rinse water in the dishwashing machine is 120 to 124 degrees F.
    Corrective action: The temperature of the sanitizing water in the dishwasing machine must be at 180 °F at the nozzle and 160 °F at the dish to sanitize kitchen ware. 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 reachin refrigerator located in the food preparation area is/are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
    Corrective action: The reachin refrigerator located in the food preparation area must be free of cracks, chips, bends or breaks to permit it to be properly cleaned and sanitized. Corrections must be made immediately.
Follow-up Inspection11/18/201091
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    Floors, Walls and Ceilings - Cleanliness, materials and condition.
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the food preparation area are not clean . TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Wall surfaces in the food preparation area are not clean . TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Ceiling surfaces in the food preparation area 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 7 days. 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 7 days. 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 7 days.
  • Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
    Non-food Contact Surfaces - Type and condition.
    TFER 229.165(m)(2) - Page 78. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are not free of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. TFER 229.165(a)(11) & (d)(6) - Pages 60 & 62. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material or are not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Rusted shelves in reachin need to be replaced within one month of this notice.
    Corrective action: Clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment so that they are free of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Corrections must be made within 7 days.
  • 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.
  • Wiping Cloths/Linens/Napkins/Sponges - GRP
    Wiping Cloths/Linens/Napkins/Sponges - Use and storage.
    TFER 229.164(h)(3)(B) - Page 36. Wiping cloths used for food spills are not moist, clean, stored in a chemical sanitizer and used for wiping spills.
    Corrective action: Wiping cloths used for food spills shall be moist, clean, stored in a chemical sanitizer and used for wiping spills from food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • COMMENT:
    Hand sink had mold growth. Floors need cleaning throughout. Shelves in the walkin cooler are rusted and need to be replaced Facility is need of a good cleaning a reinspection will be done in two weeks to check for compliance. A citation will be issued for each repeat violation.
  • 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
    The cook is drinking in an area other than a designated break area while preparing/handling food or contacting clean food contact surfaces. A cook was seen drinking from an open container in food prep area.
    Corrective action: All cook who are drinking must be in the designated break area and must not be preparing/handling food or contacting clean food contact surfaces during break periods. 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 bakery items is/are stored in contact with or under the raw pork.
    Corrective action: The bakery items 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 salads and creamed pies 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. Must have actual date and not a day sticker. The product was marked with day stickers.
    Corrective action: The salads and creamed pies/all ready to eat foods 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 (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.
    The bleach used as the sanitizer in the dishwash machine area is at an excessive concentration of >200 PPM to sanitize equipment and utensils.
    Corrective action: The bleach used as the sanitizer in the dishwash machine area must be at a concentration of >200 PPM to sanitize equipment and utensils. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • 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 7 days after obtaining State food manager card.
  • 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 preparation area has/have adhering mold. The coffee pots located in the waiters station has/have adhering food or food particles.
    Corrective action: The ice machine located in the food preparation area must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of mold. Corrections must be made immediately. The coffee pots located in the waiters station must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of food or food particles. 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. Your employee(s) have not attended required annual food handler training. Your employee's Food Handler Cards are expired.
    Corrective action: Your facility permit must be prominently displayed in a public area of your facility. Corrections must be made within 7 days. 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. 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 Inspection10/04/201076
  • Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
    Non-food Contact Surfaces - Type and condition.
    TFER 229.165(m)(2) - Page 78. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are not free of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
    Corrective action: Clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment so that they are free of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    Floors, Walls and Ceilings - Cleanliness, materials and condition.
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the storage room are not clean . TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Wall surfaces in the managers office are damaged.
    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. The physical facilities, including the premises, buildings, systems, fixtures, equipment, devised and materials, shall be maintained in good repair. Corrections must be made within 7 days.
  • Lighting - GRP
    Lighting - Protection and adequacy.
    TFER 229.167(d)(1)(A) - Page 102. Light bulbs are not shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant. Reachin cooler light is not shielded.
    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.
  • 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 food service/dispensing area 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.
  • Proper/Adequate Handwashing
    TFER 229.163(e) - Page 21 Food employees shall keep their hands and exposed portions of their arms clean.
    The cook did not follow procedures for proper handwashing. The cook had on gloves grabbed a drink walked to the back where drinks were stored, and left a drink on counter and returned to work without changing gloves or washing hands.
    Corrective action: The cook 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.
  • 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 cream pies 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 cream pies/all ready to eat foods 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.
  • Water Supply-Approved/Adequate/Hot & Cold Under Pressure
    TFER 229.166(a)-(d) & (i)(5) - Pages 89-90 & 94. Drinking water shall be from an approved public water system. The source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the water demands of the establishment. Hot and cold water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures and equipment that require water with the exceptions that are listed in the Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER 229.166(d)(2). Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet peak hot water demands throughout the establishment.
    There is a direct connection between the handwash sink in the 3-compartment sink area and the sewage system. There is a hose that goes down into sink below the handsink that is directly connected to potable water system. The hose bib vaccum breaker on the sink which is used for dish washing also appears to be clogged with gunk and needs to be repaired or replaced. The hot water generation and distribution system is not providing sufficiently heated water to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food establishment.
    Corrective action: The cross connection between the handwash sink in the 3-compartment sink area and the sewage system shall be repaired so that the cross connection does not exist. Corrections must be made within 2 days. The hot water generation and distribution system must provide sufficiently heated water to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food establishment. 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.
    Flies were observed in or around the food preparation area.
    Corrective action: Flies must be controlled and prevented access in or around the food preparation area. Corrections must be made within 7 days. If you need to wash equipment outside you must install electrical or ensure a way that flies do not enter facility i.e. screening or an outside electrical outlet.
  • 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.
    The temperature of the rinse water in the dishwashing machine is 145 to 149 degrees F.
    Corrective action: The temperature of the sanitizing water in the dishwasing machine must be at 180 °F at the nozzle and 160 °F at the dish to sanitize kitchen ware. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • 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 7 days after obtaining State food manager card.
  • 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 plates located in the food service/dispensing area has/have adhering food or food particles.
    Corrective action: The plates located in the food service/dispensing area must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of food or food particles. 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) 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 Inspection06/28/201073
  • 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 eggs, raw in-shells is in/on the counter at an internal temperature of 60 to 64 degrees F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
    Corrective action: Discard the eggs, raw in-shells that is/are not being maintained at 41 °F or below. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • 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 cleaning material, i.e., liquid, powder or bar soap, is available at the handwash facilities in the restroom.
    Corrective action: Hand cleaning material, i.e., liquid, powder or bar soap, must be available at the handwash facilities in the restroom. 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.
    The bleach are used in a manner that does not prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. Wiping clothes sanitizer was over 200 ppm at begining of inspection.
    Corrective action: The bleach must be used in a manner that prevents the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. 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.
    The temperature of the rinse water in the dishwashing machine is 140 to 144 degrees F.
    Corrective action: The temperature of the sanitizing water in the dishwasing machine must be at 180 °F at the nozzle and 160 °F at the dish to sanitize kitchen ware. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • 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 7 days after obtaining State food manager card.
  • 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 soft drink dispenser located in the food preparation area has/have adhering food or food particles. The ice machine located in the customer service area has/have adhering food or food particles.
    Corrective action: The soft drink dispenser located in the food preparation area must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of food or food particles. Corrections must be made immediately. The ice machine located in the customer service area must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of food or food particles. 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. Your employee's Food Handler Card(s) are not displayed or available.
    Corrective action: Your facility permit must be prominently displayed in a public area of your facility. Corrections must be made within 7 days. Food handler cards for employee must be available for the inspector immediately upon request or displayed. Corrections must be made within 48 hours.
Regular Inspection02/10/201077
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    Floors, Walls and Ceilings - Cleanliness, materials and condition.
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Wall surfaces in the food preparation area 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 7 days.
  • Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
    Non-food Contact Surfaces - Type and condition.
    TFER 229.165(a)(11) & (d)(6) - Pages 60 & 62. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material or are not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Floors in walkin cooler have standing water. TFER 229.165(a)(11) & (d)(6) - Pages 60 & 62. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material or are not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Shelves are rusty in walkin.
    Corrective action: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Corrections must be made within 7 days. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Corrections must be made within 7 days.
  • Plumbing- GRP
    Plumbing- Plumbing in facility not maintained in good repair.
    TFER 229.166(i)(5) - Page 94. The faulty faucet in the warewash sink area is not maintained in good repair. Leak from chemical dispenser need to be addressed.
    Corrective action: The faulty faucet in the warewash sink area shall be maintained in good repair. Corrections must be made within 7 days.
  • 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 food preparation area.
    Corrective action: Flies must be controlled and prevented access in or around the food preparation area. Corrections must be made within 7 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.
    Working containers of blue chemical are not properly labeled.
    Corrective action: All working containers of blue chemical must be properly labeled. 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 service/dispensing area has/have adhering algae.
    Corrective action: The ice machine located in the food service/dispensing area must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of algae. 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) have not attended required annual food handler training.
    Corrective action: employee 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 Inspection10/28/200988
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP (3 violations)
    Floors, Walls and Ceilings - Cleanliness, materials and condition.
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the kitchen are not clean . Sewage back up under warewahsing sink needs to be 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 7 days.
  • 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 food preparation area.
    Corrective action: Flies must be controlled and prevented access in or around the food preparation area. Corrections must be made within 7 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.
    Working containers of bleach are not properly labeled. Bleach water container are not labeled as bleach.
    Corrective action: All working containers of bleach must be properly labeled. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • 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.
    Wastewater/sewage is leaking/flowing from warewash sink area.
    Corrective action: The warewash sink area must be repaired and cleaned to relieve the backup of wastewater/sewage. 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 glasses located in the warewash sink area has/have adhering food or food particles.
    Corrective action: The glasses located in the warewash sink area must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of food or food particles. Corrections must be made immediately.
Follow-up Inspection05/19/200988
  • Wiping Cloths/Linens/Napkins/Sponges - GRP (corrected on site)
    Wiping Cloths/Linens/Napkins/Sponges - Use and storage.
    TFER 229.164(h)(3)(B) - Page 36. Wiping cloths used for food spills are not moist, clean, stored in a chemical sanitizer and used for wiping spills.
    Corrective action: Wiping cloths used for food spills shall be moist, clean, stored in a chemical sanitizer and used for wiping spills from food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
    Non-food Contact Surfaces - Type and condition.
    TFER 229.165(m)(2) - Page 78. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are not free of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
    Corrective action: Clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment so that they are free of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
  • Cleaning Equipment - GRP
    Cleaning Equipment - Design and storage.
    TFER 229.167(p)(6) - Page 107. Mops are not positioned to allows air-drying or to prevent soiling the walls, equipment, supplies or mop handle.
    Corrective action: After use, mops shall be rinsed and placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling the walls, equipment, supplies or mop handle. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    Floors, Walls and Ceilings - Cleanliness, materials and condition.
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the 3-compartment sink area are not clean . TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Wall surfaces in the 3-compartment sink area 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 7 days. 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 7 days.
  • 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 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 eggs, raw in-shells is in/on the shelves at an internal temperature of 75 to 79 degrees F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
    Corrective action: Discard the eggs, raw in-shells that is/are not being maintained at 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 canadian bacon, chopped ham and cereal is/are stored in contact with or under the raw pork.
    Corrective action: The canadian bacon, chopped ham and cereal must not be stored in contact with or under the raw pork. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Water Supply-Approved/Adequate/Hot & Cold Under Pressure (corrected on site)
    TFER 229.166(a)-(d) & (i)(5) - Pages 89-90 & 94. Drinking water shall be from an approved public water system. The source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the water demands of the establishment. Hot and cold water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures and equipment that require water with the exceptions that are listed in the Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER 229.166(d)(2). Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet peak hot water demands throughout the establishment.
    The hot water generation and distribution system is not providing sufficiently heated water to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food establishment. The hot water was at 105°F at the begining of the inspection.
    Corrective action: The hot water generation and distribution system must provide sufficiently heated water to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food establishment. 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.
  • 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 laundry detergent, and cleaners are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. Laundry detergent was stored above open hash browns.
    Corrective action: All containers of laundry detergent, and cleaners must be properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. 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.
    The temperature of the rinse water in the dishwashing machine is 145 to 149 degrees F. The chlorine sanitizer in the dish machine was over 200 ppm.
    Corrective action: The temperature of the sanitizing water in the dishwasing machine must be at 180 °F at the nozzle and 160 °F at the dish to sanitize kitchen ware. 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 knives located in the food preparation area is/are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. The utensils located in the food preparation area has/have adhering food or food particles. Ice machine has mold growth
    Corrective action: The knives located in the food preparation 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 utensils located in the food preparation area must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of food or food particles. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Posting Consumer Advisories- Choking/Reminder/Buffet
    TFER 229.164(h); (r) & 173(b) - Pages 37, 55 & 135 A card, sign or other effective means of notification shall be displayed to notify customers that clean tableware is to be used upon return to self-service areas. Food establishments which deliver shellfish to a consumer for raw consumption shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk associated with certain especially vulnerable consumers eating such shellfish in raw or undercooked form. The Heimlich Maneuver Poster shall be in all food service establishments in a place conspicuous to employees or customers.
    The Heimlich Maneuver poster is not conspicuously displayed in the facility.
    Corrective action: The Heimlich Maneuver poster must be conspicuously displayed in the facility. Corrections must be made within 2 days.
  • 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: food service workers 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 Inspection04/23/200969
  • 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 diced ham and sliced tomatoes is at an internal temperature of 47 and 51 °F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below. The eggs, raw in-shells 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 thediced ham and sliced tomatoes to 41 °F or below. Corrections must be made immediately. Rapidly cool the eggs, raw in-shells to 41 °F or below. Corrections must be made immediately. Follow written procedures when eggs are left on shelf above grill.
  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) (repeated violation) (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. Other Long hair is not held back in a hair restraint.
    Corrective action: The employee must confine drinking to a designated break area. Corrections must be made immediately. Other Provide proper hair restraint today.
  • Water Supply-Approved/Adequate/Hot & Cold Under Pressure (corrected on site)
    TFER 229.166(a)-(d) & (i)(5) - Pages 89-90 & 94. Drinking water shall be from an approved public water system. The source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the water demands of the establishment. Hot and cold water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures and equipment that require water with the exceptions that are listed in the Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER 229.166(d)(2). Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet peak hot water demands throughout the establishment.
    The hot water generation and distribution system is not providing sufficiently heated water to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food establishment. Water is only reaching 92 °F. Manager turned up hot water heater. Water is not hot.
    Corrective action: The hot water generation and distribution system must provide sufficiently heated water to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food establishment. Corrections must be made immediately. Provide hot water immediately or restaurant will have to be closed.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair (repeated violation)
    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 kitchen has/have adhering foreign material.
    Corrective action: The ice machine located in the kitchen must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of foreign material. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card (corrected on site)
    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.
  • Wiping Cloths/Linens/Napkins/Sponges - GRP (corrected on site)
    Wiping Cloths/Linens/Napkins/Sponges - Use and storage.
    TFER 229.164(h)(3)(B) - Page 36. Wiping cloths used for food spills are not moist, clean, stored in a chemical sanitizer and used for wiping spills. No sanitizer in buckets (bleach).
    Corrective action: Wiping cloths used for food spills shall be moist, clean, stored in a chemical sanitizer and used for wiping spills from food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
    Non-food Contact Surfaces - Type and condition.
    TFER 229.165(a)(11) & (d)(6) - Pages 60 & 62. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material or are not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Refrigerator door gasket is on order according to the manager.
    Corrective action: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Corrections must be made within 14 days.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    Food Protection - Storage, display and self-service.
    TFER 229.164(i)(2) - Page 38. The containers of syrup stored in water is/are not stored in food storage areas.
    Corrective action: The containers of syrup stored in water 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.
  • Cleaning Equipment - GRP
    Cleaning Equipment - Design and storage.
    TFER 229.167(p)(13)(b) - Page 109. Brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners or other similar maintenance tools are not stored in an orderly fashion.
    Corrective action: Maintenance tools such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners and similar items shall be stored in an orderly fashion that facilitates cleaning of the area used for storing the maintenance tools. Corrections must be made immediately.
Regular Inspection12/31/200881

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