Acapulco Restaurant, 1320 Nw 25th St, Fort Worth, TX 76164 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ACAPULCO RESTAURANT
Type: Restaurant
Address: 1320 Nw 25th St, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 12/14/2015

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Inspection findings

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  • Evidence of Insect Contamination - 3 penalty points
    The gnats were observed in or around the 3-compartment sink area. Roaches were observed in or around the ceiling lights in 3-compartment area.
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated - 3 penalty points
    The reachin refrigerator in the dining room did not have a readily available and visible thermometer.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    The ice scoop located in the drink station has/have adhering foreign material. The storage containers located in the kitchen is/are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. The dish ware located in the kitchen is/are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. The shelves located in the reachin refrigerator/freezer and storage area is/are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
  • Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card - 3 penalty points
    Your employee's Food Handler Cards are expired.
  • Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
    TFER 229.165(m)(2) - Page 78. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are not free of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Ice buildup in walkin freezer.
  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(14)(B) - Page 98. Outside receptacles are not covered. TFER 229.166(l)(16) - Page 98. Refuse area & enclosure are not clean.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Wall/ceiling surfaces in the kitchen, and storage area are not clean . TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Floor surfaces in the 3-compartment area and storage area are damaged. TFER 229.167(c)(6)(A) - Page 101. Ceiling covering/panels in the storage room and 3-compartment sink area are not installed or attached.
  • Premises - GRP
    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.
  • Outer Openings: Doors, Windows, Walls, Roof - GRP
    TFER 229.167(d)(5)(A)(iii) - Page 103. Outer doors in the food establishment do not fit properly. Replace weather strip @ side doors in food establishment.
  • Plumbing- GRP
    TFER 229.166(i)(5) - Page 94. The faulty faucet in the handwash area is not maintained in good repair. Hanswashing area next to the stove.
  • National Sanitation Foundation Approved Equipment - GRP (corrected on site)
    Fort Worth Ordinance 12553, Section 16-122 (a). The cardboard does not meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent.
Follow-up12/14/201588
  • Cold Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The raw fish/seafood is on the reachin refrigerator at an internal temperature of 36°F - 41°F, it has been maintained above 34°F for greater than four (4) hours. Shrimp @ 38°F Fish Filet @ 36°F Fish Stakes @ 41°F Ceviche @ 39°F Oyesters @ 41°F Packed Shrimp @ 41°F
  • Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The tortillas is/are stored in contact with or under the eggs, raw in-shells. The celery is/are stored in contact with or under the eggs, raw in-shells.
  • Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control) - 4 penalty points
    The shredded cheese and sausages that is/are located in the reachin refrigerator has/have been refrigerated for more than 24 hours and is/are not marked with the day of preparation or the date which the food shall be consumed by.
  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) - 4 penalty points
    The handwashing sink in the handwash area is used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Evidence of Insect Contamination - 3 penalty points
    The nats were observed in or around the 3-compartment sink area.
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated - 3 penalty points
    The reachin refrigerator in the dining room did not have a readily available and visible thermometer.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The microwave oven located in the kitchen has/have adhering food or food particles. The ice machine located in the kitchen has/have adhering foreign material. The thank you bags used to store or prepare food does not meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent and may not be safe to use for food. They are using the thank you bags to stored the rice. The storage containers located in the kitchen is/are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. The shelves located in the reachin refrigerator/freezer and storage area is/are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. The towel used to store or prepare food does not meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent and may not be safe to use for food. Wet towels used to cover sliced pineapples in food establishment.
  • Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card - 3 penalty points
    Your employee's Food Handler Cards are expired.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    TFER 229.164(i)(1) - Page 38. The prepared foods are not covered during storage.
  • Wiping Cloths/Linens/Napkins/Sponges - GRP
    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.
  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(14)(B) - Page 98. Outside receptacles are not covered. TFER 229.166(l)(16) - Page 98. Refuse area & enclosure are not clean.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the kitchen are not clean . TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Wall surfaces in the kitchen, and storage area are not clean . TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Floor surfaces in the 3-compartment area are damaged. TFER 229.167(a) - Page 100. Unapproved materials are used for floor surfaces. Cardboard boxes used as mats in 3-compartment sink area.
  • Ventilation - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(4) - Page 107. Ventilation system is not properly cleaned. Dust accumulation of vents throughout food establishment.
  • Premises - GRP
    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.
  • Outer Openings: Doors, Windows, Walls, Roof - GRP
    TFER 229.167(d)(5)(A)(iii) - Page 103. Outer doors in the food establishment do not fit properly. Replace weather strip @ side doors in food establishment.
Regular12/11/201571
  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The handwashing sink in the kitchen is used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of dumping in the handwashing sink. Single service items stored in handwashing sink. 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.
  • Handwash Facilities with Soap & Towels - 3 penalty points
    No hand drying provisions were available at the handwash facilities in the handwash area.
  • Evidence of Insect Contamination - 3 penalty points
    Roaches were observed in or around the 3-compartment sink area. Observed dead roches in 3-compartment sink area.
  • Warewashing & Sanitizing @ ___ ppm/Temperature - 3 penalty points
    The bleach used as the sanitizer in the drink station is at an inadequate concentration of 0 PPM to sanitize equipment and utensils.
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated - 3 penalty points
    The reachin refrigerator in the kitchen and storage area did not have a readily available and visible thermometer.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The soda nozzles located in the soda fountain has adhering foreign material. The microwave oven, can opener, and ice machine located in the kitchen has adhering foreign material. The double door reach-in freezer and shelving in the dish wash area in the food establishment have adhering foreign material. The shelves located in the food establishment has/have adhering foreign material. The cutting board, and storage containers located in the kitchen is cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. The service utensil, knives located in the kitchen has/have adhering food or food particles.
  • Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card - 3 penalty points
    Your employee's Food Handler Cards are expired. Your employees have not obtained a Fort Worth Food Handler Certificate or it is not available.
  • Thawing - GRP (corrected on site)
    TFER 229.165(a)(11) & (d)(6) - Pages 60 &62. Frozen shrimp is being thawed improperly.
  • Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
    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. Cardboard used as liner in kitchen and storage area.
  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(14)(B) - Page 98. Outside receptacles are not covered.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the kitchen are not clean . TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Wall surfaces in the kitchen, and storage area are not clean . TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Floor surfaces in the 3-compartment area are damaged.
  • Lighting - GRP
    TFER 229.167(d)(1)(A) - Page 102. Light bulbs are not shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant. Storage area
  • Premises - GRP
    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.
Regular08/04/201578
  • Handwash Facilities Adequate & Access - 3 penalty points
    The handwashing sink in the men's restroom is not providing sufficient hot water for handwashing.
  • Toxic Items Properly Labeled/Stored/Used - 3 penalty points
    Working containers of Windex are not properly labeled.
  • Warewashing & Sanitizing @ ___ ppm/Temperature - 3 penalty points
    The quaternary ammonium compound used as the sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink area is at an inadequate concentration of 100 PPM to sanitize equipment and utensils.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The soda nozzles and nozzle holders located in the bar has/have adhering foreign material. The Margarita machines located in the bar has/have adhering foreign material.
  • Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
    TFER 229.165(m)(2) - Page 78. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are not free of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Blender, counter tops
  • Toilet Facilities - GRP
    TFER 229.167(d)(4) - Page 103. Toilet room is not equipped with a tight fitting and self-closing door. Ladies restroom door not self-closing.
Regular05/29/201588
  • Cold Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The fish/seafood is in/on the reachin refrigerator at an internal temperature of 35 to 40 degrees F and is not maintained at 34 °F or below.
  • Hot Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The cooked tomatoes, cooked onions and cooked jalapenos is in/on the prep table at a temperature of 85 to 89 degrees F and is not being maintained at 135 °F or above.
  • Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control) - 4 penalty points
    The all ready to eat foods that is/are located in the reachin refrigerator has/have been refrigerated for more than 24 hours and is/are not marked with the day of preparation or the date which the food shall be consumed by.
  • Warewashing & Sanitizing @ ___ ppm/Temperature - 3 penalty points
    The facility is not washing, rinsing and sanitizing equipment and utensils in the three compartment sink provided.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The utensils located in the waiters' station has/have adhering foreign material.
  • Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card - 3 penalty points
    Your employee's Food Handler Cards are expired.
  • Lighting - GRP
    TFER 229.167(d)(1)(A) - Page 102. Light bulbs are not shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  • Plumbing- GRP
    TFER 229.166(i)(5) - Page 94. The faulty faucet in the 3-compartment sink area is not maintained in good repair.
Regular04/14/201577
  • Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control) - 4 penalty points
    The all ready to eat foods that is/are located in the reachin refrigerator has/have been refrigerated for more than 24 hours and is/are not marked with the day of preparation or the date which the food shall be consumed by.
  • Evidence of Insect Contamination - 3 penalty points
    Roaches were observed in or around the food establishment.
  • Toxic Items Properly Labeled/Stored/Used - 3 penalty points
    Working containers of degreaser are not properly labeled. The insecticide are present in the 3-compartment sink area and are not needed for food service operations. Bottle of RAID observed in the 3-compartment sink area.
  • Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System, Proper Disposal - 3 penalty points
    The floor drain in the waiters station area is obstructed and dirty water is backed up into the sink.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The soda nozzles located in the soda fountain has/have adhering foreign material. The reachin refrigerator located in the food establishment is/are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. Some of the reachin refrigerators are missing the handles. The thank you bags used to store or prepare food does not meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent and may not be safe to use for food. They are using the thank you bags to stored the rice. The in-use utensils used for preparation or serving in the ice bin are not stored in a manner to prevent contamination of the product. The utensil use to scoop the ice do not have a handle.
  • Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card - 3 penalty points
    Your employee's Food Handler Cards are expired.
  • Thawing - GRP
    TFER 229.165(a)(11) & (d)(6) - Pages 60 &62. Frozen fish and beef is/are being thawed improperly.
  • Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
    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. They are using cart board inside the walkin freezer.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the walkin freezer are not clean. There is ice builded up in the walkin freezer. TFER 229.167(c)(3)(A) - Page 101. Floor and wall junctures in the handwash area are not fitted with coving or closed and sealed. Damage coved was observed in the hand sink area located in the waiter's area. TFER 229.167(c)(6)A)) - Page 101. Wall covering/panels in the handwash area in the waiter's area are not installed or attached. TFER 229.167(c)(6)(A) - Page 101. Ceiling covering/panels in the storage room are not installed or attached. TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Ceiling surfaces in the storage room are damaged. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in the storage area. TFER 229.167(a) - Page 100. Unapproved materials are used for wall surfaces. Observed bare wood in the storage area and in the water heater area. TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Wall surfaces in the waiters' station are damaged.
  • Plumbing- GRP
    TFER 229.166(i)(5) - Page 94. The faulty faucet in the 3-compartment sink area and hand sink is not maintained in good repair.
Regular12/03/201481
  • Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    Raw chorizo sausage stored over cooked foods.
  • Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control) - 4 penalty points
    The cooked food that is located in the coolers has been refrigerated for more than 24 hours and are not marked with the day of preparation or the date which the food shall be consumed by.
  • Water Supply-Approved/Adequate/Hot & Cold Under Pressure (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The hot water generation and distribution system is not providing sufficiently heated water to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food establishment.
  • Approved Source/Labeling - 4 penalty points
    The shell stock (oysters, clams, mussels) are not adequately identified or labeled.
  • Toxic Items Properly Labeled/Stored/Used - 3 penalty points
    Household insecticide stored in dishwashing area.
Regular08/28/201481
  • Cold Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The tomato is at an internal temperature of 48 to 51 degrees F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
  • Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The butter and raw beef is/are stored in contact with or under the raw chicken inside the reachin refrigerator.
  • Handwash Facilities Adequate & Access - 3 penalty points
    The handwashing sink in the waiters' station is not providing sufficient hot water for handwashing. They have the hot water turned off due to a leak.
  • Handwash Facilities with Soap & Towels (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    No hand cleaning material, i.e., liquid or powder soap, is available at the handwash facilities in the kitchen. They are using dish soap.
  • Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System, Proper Disposal - 3 penalty points
    The floor drain in the waiters station area is obstructed and dirty water is backed up into the sink.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    The to go bags used to store or prepare food does not meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent and may not be safe to use for food. They are using the to go bags to stored the rice. The can opener located in the kitchen has/have adhering foreign material.
  • Food Protection - GRP (corrected on site)
    TFER 229.164(i)(1) - Page 38. The shrimp on a sticks and pork chops is/are not covered during storage.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(c)(6)(A) - Page 101. Ceiling covering/panels in the storage room are not installed or attached. TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Floor surfaces in the food establishment are damaged. Missing floor tiles in the food establishment. TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Wall surfaces in the food establishment are damaged. Due to remodel.
  • Ventilation - GRP
    TFER 229.165(d)(8) - Page 62. Filters or other grease extracting equipment are not clean.
  • Plumbing- GRP
    TFER 229.166(i)(5) - Page 94. The faulty faucet in the waiters' station is not maintained in good repair.
Regular04/01/201479
  • Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    Unsanitary ice that has been used to cool melons, fish, packaged food or canned beverages or cooling coils/tubes is being consumed or is being used as food.
  • Handwash Facilities with Soap & Towels (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    No hand cleaning material, i.e., liquid or powder soap, is available at the handwash facilities in the bar. No hand drying provisions were available at the handwash facilities in the bar.
  • Evidence of Insect Contamination - 3 penalty points
    Evidence of Roaches were observed in or around the restroom.
Regular02/18/201490

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