- Food Protection - GRP
Food Protection - Storage, display and self-service.
Handles of scoops are in contact with dry food product. Bowls are being used as scoops for dry food product, such as corn meal and rice. Hand sink is in close proximity to open food storage are.
Corrective action: Scoops must be stored so that the handles do not come in contact with the food. Correct immediately. Use only commercial grade utensils with a handle for scooping food. Correct immediately. A splash guard is now required for hand sink that is adjacent to open food storage area. Correct within 21 days.
- Thawing - GRP (corrected on site)
Thawing - Procedures followed.
TFER 229.165(a)(11) & (d)(6) - Pages 60 &62. Frozen raw meats is/are being thawed improperly.
Corrective action: raw meats shall be thawed (1) under refrigeration that maintains the food at a temperature of 41 °F; (2) completely submerged in running water as prescribed; (3) or as part of a cooking process if the food is frozen. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other)
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 employees are drinking in an area other than designated break area while preparing/handling food or contacting clean food contact surfaces. Scoops and handles of scoops with adhering food. Handles in contact with food product (sugar). Hand sink is adjacent to mop sink.
Corrective action: The employees must confine drinking to a designated break area. Corrections must be made immediately. Scoops must be washed and sanitized and kept in that condition for use with food. Correct immediately. A splash guard is now required on hand sink that is adjacent to mop sink. Correct within 21 days.
- Sound Condition (corrected on site)
TFER 229.164(a) - Page 26 Food shall be safe, unadulterated and honestly presented.
The dented cans is/are unsound and should not be sold, served or consumed.
Corrective action: The dented cans must be sound to be sold, served or consumed. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other
TFER 229.164(f)(2)(A) & (h) - Pages 32-35 Foods shall be protected from cross-contamination from raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display and while in contact with equipment, utensils, wiping cloths and linens.
The ready to eat foods is/are stored in contact with or under the raw pork. The ready to eat foods are stored in contact with or under the eggs, raw in shell. The raw pork is stored in contact with or under the raw chicken.
Corrective action: The ready to eat foods must not be stored in contact with or under the raw pork. Corrections must be made immediately. The ready to eat foods must not be stored in contact with or under the eggs, cooked. Corrections must be made immediately. The raw pork must not be stored in contact with or under the raw chicken. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control) (corrected on site)
TFER 229.164(n)(7) & (10)(A) & 229.171(d)(1)(A) - Pages 47-48, 50-51 & 124 A food establishment shall submit to the regulatory authority for approval a properly prepared HACCP plan if required. If time only is used as the public health control for a working supply of potentially hazardous food (PHF) before cooking or for a ready-to-eat PHF that is displayed or held for service, the food shall be marked to identify the time which is four hours past the time of removal from temperature control. Refrigerated ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation with the date prepared and the date which the food shall be consumed (7 days at 41 °F). Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and frozen shall be clearly marked with the time refrigerated prior to freezing and the date which the food shall be consumed (24 hours after thawing).
The cooked foods that is located in the walk-in cooler has been refrigerated for more than 24 hours and is not marked with the day of preparation or the date which the food shall be consumed by.
Corrective action: The cooked foods that is located in the walk-in cooler 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. The operator voluntarily discarded the food.
- 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 handwash area.
Corrective action: Hand cleaning material, i.e., liquid, powder or bar soap, must be available at the handwash facilities in the handwash area. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Toxic Items Properly Labeled/Stored/Used
TFER 229.168(a) - (l) - Pages 111-115 Containers of poisonous toxic materials and personal care items shall bear a legible manufacturer's label. Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles. Only those poisonous or toxic materials that are required for the operation and maintenance of the food establishment (excluding those for retail sale) shall be allowed in the food establishment.
Containers of chemical are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Corrective action: All containers of chemical must be properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. Corrections must be made immediately.
- 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 food containers and microwave located in the kitchen has/have adhering food or food particles. The food containers located in the kitchen are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Corrective action: The food containers and microwave located in the kitchen must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of food or food particles. Corrections must be made immediately. The food containers located in the kitchen must be free of cracks, chips, bends or breaks to permit it to be properly cleaned and sanitized. Corrections must be made immediately.
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Regular Inspection | 11/01/2010 | 75 |
- Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
Floors, Walls and Ceilings - Cleanliness, materials and condition.
TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer 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 3 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. Microwave handle has adhering foreign material.
Corrective action: Clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment so that they are free of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
- Cold Hold (41 °F)
TFER 229.164(n)(6) - Page 46; FW Ordinance 16-123(f) Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control, potentially hazardous food shall be maintained at 41 °F or below. Additionally, fish and seafood shall be refrigerated to a temperature of 34 °F or less.
The cooked chicken, cooked noodles and raw shell eggs are in the small reach-in cooler at an internal temperature of 54°F and are not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
Corrective action: Discard the cooked chicken, cooked noodles and raw shell eggs that are not being maintained at 41 °F or below. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Sound Condition (corrected on site)
TFER 229.164(a) - Page 26 Food shall be safe, unadulterated and honestly presented.
The dented cans is/are unsound and should not be sold, served or consumed.
Corrective action: The dented cans must be sound to be sold, served or consumed. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Proper Handling of Ready-To-Eat Foods
TFER 229.164(e), (f), (g) & (h) - Pages 31-37 Ready-to-eat foods will be protected by preventing contamination by employees, preventing food and ingredient contamination, preventing contamination from ice used as a coolant and preventing contamination from equipment, utensils, wiping cloths and linens.
The cook is handling vegetable with their bare hands.
Corrective action: The cook must use utensils, such as deli tissues, spatulas, tongs or single-use gloves or shall use a hand sanitizer after washing and before handling vegetable with their bare hands. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other
TFER 229.164(f)(2)(A) & (h) - Pages 32-35 Foods shall be protected from cross-contamination from raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display and while in contact with equipment, utensils, wiping cloths and linens.
Various vegetables are stored in contact with or under the raw shell eggs, raw chicken and raw shrimp.
Corrective action: Various vegetables must not be stored in contact with or under the raw shell eggs, raw chicken and raw shrimp. Corrections must be made immediately. Strorage order in cooler Cooked foods Raw vegetable Raw seafood (shrimp) Raw pork Raw beef Raw ground beef/pork Raw poultry If there is not enough room in your cooler then you must store foods with at least 8-12 inches of space between product.
- Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control)
TFER 229.164(n)(7) & (10)(A) & 229.171(d)(1)(A) - Pages 47-48, 50-51 & 124 A food establishment shall submit to the regulatory authority for approval a properly prepared HACCP plan if required. If time only is used as the public health control for a working supply of potentially hazardous food (PHF) before cooking or for a ready-to-eat PHF that is displayed or held for service, the food shall be marked to identify the time which is four hours past the time of removal from temperature control. Refrigerated ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation with the date prepared and the date which the food shall be consumed (7 days at 41 °F). Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and frozen shall be clearly marked with the time refrigerated prior to freezing and the date which the food shall be consumed (24 hours after thawing).
The cooked chicken that is located in the kitchen has been refrigerated for more than 24 hours and is not marked with the day of preparation or the date which the food shall be consumed by.
Corrective action: The cooked chicken that is located in the kitchen 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.
- 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 in-use utensils used for preparation or serving in the kitchen are not stored in a manner to prevent contamination of the product. Spoons/spatulas used for serving rice are stored in water in between uses The food storage containers located in the kitchen has/have adhering foreign material. The food storage containers located in the kitchen is/are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Corrective action: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1) in the food with handles above the top of the food and the container 2) on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment when cleaned and sanitized at the prescribed intervals. 3) in running water of sufficient velocity to wash food particles away. 4) in a clean location if the utensil is used only for a non-potentially hazardous food. 5) in water maintained at 140 degrees F or greater. Corrections must be made immediately. The food storage containers located in the kitchen must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of foreign material. Corrections must be made immediately. The food storage containers located in the kitchen must be free of cracks, chips, bends or breaks to permit it to be properly cleaned and sanitized. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card
TFER 229.171(f) & (g) - Page 126; FW food ordinance Sec. 16-141 A person may not operate a food establishment without a valid health permit to operate. The permit is not valid without a valid Certificate of Occupancy issued by the City of Fort Worth Department of Development. The permit holder will: 1) post the permit at a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers 2) immediately discontinue operations and notify the Consumer Health Division at 817-392-7255 if an imminent health hazard exists 3) replace/upgrade existing facilities and equipment in accordance with TFER guidelines 4) comply with directives of the regulatory authorities including time frames for corrective actions 5) other provisions of the TFER Within seven days of beginning work as a food handler and bi-annually thereafter, all food service workers shall attend a food handler class and shall obtain a food handler's certificate.
Your employee(s) 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.
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Regular Inspection | 07/08/2010 | 73 |
- National Sanitation Foundation Approved Equipment - GRP
Only commercial quality equipment or utensils that meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent will be approved.
Fort Worth Ordinance 12553, Section 16-122 (a). The bulk food storage containers does not meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent.
Corrective action: Provide only bulk food storage containers that meets or exceeds National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent . Corrections must be made within 2 days.
- Food Protection - GRP
Food Protection - Storage, display and self-service.
TFER 229.164(i)(2) - Page 38. dry goods is/are not stored in food storage areas.
Corrective action: dry goods 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.
- Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other
TFER 229.164(f)(2)(A) & (h) - Pages 32-35 Foods shall be protected from cross-contamination from raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display and while in contact with equipment, utensils, wiping cloths and linens.
The vegetables is/are stored in contact with or under the raw chicken and beef.
Corrective action: The vegetables must not be stored in contact with or under the raw chicken and beef. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control)
TFER 229.164(n)(7) & (10)(A) & 229.171(d)(1)(A) - Pages 47-48, 50-51 & 124 A food establishment shall submit to the regulatory authority for approval a properly prepared HACCP plan if required. If time only is used as the public health control for a working supply of potentially hazardous food (PHF) before cooking or for a ready-to-eat PHF that is displayed or held for service, the food shall be marked to identify the time which is four hours past the time of removal from temperature control. Refrigerated ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation with the date prepared and the date which the food shall be consumed (7 days at 41 °F). Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and frozen shall be clearly marked with the time refrigerated prior to freezing and the date which the food shall be consumed (24 hours after thawing).
The cooked and prepared foods that is located in the walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler has been refrigerated for more than 24 hours and is not marked with the day of preparation or the date which the food shall be consumed by.
Corrective action: The cooked and prepared foods/all ready to eat foods that is located in the walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler that has been refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be marked with the day of preparation and the date which the food shall be consumed by.
- Handwash Facilities with Soap & Towels
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 customer service area. No hand drying provisions were available at the handwash facilities in the grill area.
Corrective action: Hand cleaning material, i.e., liquid, powder or bar soap, must be available at the handwash facilities in the customer service area. Corrections must be made immediately. Hand drying provisions must be available at the handwash facilities in the grill area. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Evidence of Insect Contamination
TFER 229.167(p)(11) & (12) - Pages 108 Insects shall be controlled within the facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder. Live insects shall be controlled by inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies and the premises and, if insects are found, by applying a means of insect control approved in TFER 229.168(d)(2) & (h)(2) & (3). Harborage conditions shall be eliminated. Dead or trapped insects shall be removed from control devices and the premises to prevent their accumulation, decomposition or attraction of pests.
Roaches were observed in or around the kitchen.
Corrective action: Roaches must be controlled and prevented access in or around the kitchen. Corrections must be made within 7 days.
- 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.
- 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 bulk food storage containers located in the kitchen has/have adhering food or food particles. The in-use utensils used for preparation or serving in the kitchen are not stored in a manner to prevent contamination of the product.
Corrective action: The bulk food storage containers located in the kitchen must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of food or food particles. Corrections must be made immediately. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1) in the food with handles above the top of the food and the container 2) on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment when cleaned and sanitized at the prescribed intervals. 3) in running water of sufficient velocity to wash food particles away. 4) in a clean location if the utensil is used only for a non-potentially hazardous food. 5) in water maintained at 140 degrees F or greater. Corrections must be made immediately.
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Change of Ownership Inspection | 04/21/2010 | 100 |
- Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (repeated violation)
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 vegetables is/are stored in contact with or under the raw pork and raw eggs (in shell).
Corrective action: The vegetables must not be stored in contact with or under the raw pork and raw eggs (in shell). 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.
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 with Soap & Towels
TFER 229.167(e)(2) & (3) - Pages 104-105 Each handwashing station shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder or bar soap and with disposable paper towels, approved continuous towel system or a heated-air drying device.
No hand cleaning material, i.e., liquid, powder or bar soap, is available at the handwash facilities in the grill area. No hand drying provisions were available at the handwash facilities in the grill area.
Corrective action: Hand cleaning material, i.e., liquid, powder or bar soap, must be available at the handwash facilities in the grill area. Corrections must be made immediately. Hand drying provisions must be available at the handwash facilities in the grill area. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Toxic Items Properly Labeled/Stored/Used (corrected on site)
TFER 229.168(a) - (l) - Pages 111-115 Containers of poisonous toxic materials and personal care items shall bear a legible manufacturer's label. Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles. Only those poisonous or toxic materials that are required for the operation and maintenance of the food establishment (excluding those for retail sale) shall be allowed in the food establishment.
Containers of alcohol are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Corrective action: All containers of alcohol must be properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Manager Demonstration of Knowledge/Certified Food Manager (repeated violation)
TFER 229.163(a) & (b)(1)-(3) (a) Responsibility, assignment. The permit holder shall be the person in charge or shall designate a person in charge and shall ensure that a person in charge is present at the food establishment during all hours of operation. (b) Knowledge, demonstration. Based on the risks of foodborne illness inherent to the food operation, during inspections and upon request the person in charge shall demonstrate to the regulatory authority knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles, and the requirements of these rules. The person in charge shall demonstrate this knowledge by: (1) complying with these rules by having no critical violations during the current inspection; (2) being a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a department approved examination; or (3) responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific food operation. TAC 25 Chapter 229 K (b) Food establishments shall have at least one certified food manager on staff. The establishment must be in compliance within 30 days of a change of ownership. Food manager training must be renewed prior to expiration date listed on card. In addition to the food manager's training certificate, the individual must also possess a current City of Fort Worth Food Managers card.
Manager(s) failed to demonstrate knowledge of the risks of foodborne illness inherent to the food operation and/or is not a certified food manager and/or has had critical violations during this inspection.
Corrective action: Food Manager(s) must attend required Food Managers training. Corrections must be made within 30 days.
- Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair
TFER 229.164(h)(2); 229.165(d)(1); (l)(3); (m) - (r) & (v) - (y) - Pages 35-36: 60 - 61; 78 - 84 & 86 - 88 Multi-use food contact surfaces shall be smooth and free of breaks, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners and crevices, rough welds or joints. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. Equipment, food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Cooking equipment shall be free of encrusted grease and other soil accumulations. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at the frequency and using methods outlined in TFER. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized after cleaning and before use by following approved manual or mechanical hot water sanitization procedures or by following approved manual or mechanical chemical sanitization procedures. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried. Equipment, utensils and single-service/single-use articles shall be stored in a clean, dry approved location where they are not exposed to splash, dust or contamination and handled, displayed and dispensed so that contamination is prevented.
The food containers and utensils located in the kitchen has/have adhering food or food particles. The dish ware located in the kitchen is/are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Corrective action: The food containers and utensils located in the kitchen must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of food or food particles. Corrections must be made immediately. The dish ware located in the kitchen must be free of cracks, chips, bends or breaks to permit it to be properly cleaned and sanitized. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card
TFER 229.171(f) & (g) - Page 126; FW food ordinance Sec. 16-141 A person may not operate a food establishment without a valid health permit to operate. The permit is not valid without a valid Certificate of Occupancy issued by the City of Fort Worth Department of Development. The permit holder will: 1) post the permit at a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers 2) immediately discontinue operations and notify the Consumer Health Division at 817-392-7255 if an imminent health hazard exists 3) replace/upgrade existing facilities and equipment in accordance with TFER guidelines 4) comply with directives of the regulatory authorities including time frames for corrective actions 5) other provisions of the TFER Within seven days of beginning work as a food handler and bi-annually thereafter, all food service workers shall attend a food handler class and shall obtain a food handler's certificate.
Your employee(s) have not attended required annual food handler training.
Corrective action: All food service workers 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.
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Regular Inspection | 03/29/2010 | 77 |
- National Sanitation Foundation Approved Equipment - GRP
Only commercial quality equipment or utensils that meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent will be approved.
Fort Worth Ordinance 12553, Section 16-122 (a). The microwave and food storage containers does not meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent.
Corrective action: Provide only microwave and food storage containers that meets or exceeds National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent . Corrections must be made within 60 days.
- Cold Hold (41 °F)
TFER 229.164(n)(6) - Page 46; FW Ordinance 16-123(f) Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control, potentially hazardous food shall be maintained at 41 °F or below. Additionally, fish and seafood shall be refrigerated to a temperature of 34 °F or less.
The fish/seafood is in/on the walk-in cooler at an internal temperature of 36°F and is not maintained at 34 °F or below.
Corrective action: Rapidly cool theFish/Seafood to 34 °F. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other)
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
Other Utensils used for dry food such as flour and sugar have adhering food.
Corrective action: Other Clean and santize utensils. Correct immediatley.
- Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (repeated violation) (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 cooked rice is/are stored in contact with or under the raw shrimp.
Corrective action: The cooked rice must not be stored in contact with or under the raw shrimp. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control) (repeated violation)
TFER 229.164(n)(7) & (10)(A) & 229.171(d)(1)(A) - Pages 47-48, 50-51 & 124 A food establishment shall submit to the regulatory authority for approval a properly prepared HACCP plan if required. If time only is used as the public health control for a working supply of potentially hazardous food (PHF) before cooking or for a ready-to-eat PHF that is displayed or held for service, the food shall be marked to identify the time which is four hours past the time of removal from temperature control. Refrigerated ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation with the date prepared and the date which the food shall be consumed (7 days at 41 °F). Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and frozen shall be clearly marked with the time refrigerated prior to freezing and the date which the food shall be consumed (24 hours after thawing).
The cooked rice that is located in the walk-in cooler has been refrigerated for more than 24 hours and is not marked with the day of preparation or the date which the food shall be consumed by.
Corrective action: The cooked rice/ that is located in the walk-in cooler that has been refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be marked with the day of preparation and the date which the food shall be consumed by.
- Toxic Items Properly Labeled/Stored/Used
TFER 229.168(a) - (l) - Pages 111-115 Containers of poisonous toxic materials and personal care items shall bear a legible manufacturer's label. Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles. Only those poisonous or toxic materials that are required for the operation and maintenance of the food establishment (excluding those for retail sale) shall be allowed in the food establishment.
Working containers of chemical are not properly labeled.
Corrective action: All working containers of chemical must be properly labeled. 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.
Manager(s) failed to demonstrate knowledge of the risks of foodborne illness inherent to the food operation and/or is not a certified food manager and/or has had critical violations during this inspection.
Corrective action: Food Manager(s) must attend required Food Managers training. Corrections must be made within 30 days.
- Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated (corrected on site)
TFER 229.165(d) & (h)(2) - Pages 62 & 71 Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided where required and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of proper food temperatures. A temperature measuring devise shall also be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures at manual warewashing stations.
The reach-in cooler in the kitchen did not have a readily available and visible thermometer.
Corrective action: The reach-in cooler in the kitchen must have a readily available and visible thermometer. Corrections must be made within 2 days.
- Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair
TFER 229.164(h)(2); 229.165(d)(1); (l)(3); (m) - (r) & (v) - (y) - Pages 35-36: 60 - 61; 78 - 84 & 86 - 88 Multi-use food contact surfaces shall be smooth and free of breaks, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners and crevices, rough welds or joints. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. Equipment, food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Cooking equipment shall be free of encrusted grease and other soil accumulations. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at the frequency and using methods outlined in TFER. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized after cleaning and before use by following approved manual or mechanical hot water sanitization procedures or by following approved manual or mechanical chemical sanitization procedures. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried. Equipment, utensils and single-service/single-use articles shall be stored in a clean, dry approved location where they are not exposed to splash, dust or contamination and handled, displayed and dispensed so that contamination is prevented.
The storage containers located in the kitchen has/have adhering food or food particles. The food prep tables located in the kitchen has/have adhering foreign material.
Corrective action: The storage containers located in the kitchen must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of food or food particles. Corrections must be made immediately. The food prep tables located in the kitchen must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of foreign material. Corrections must be made immediately.
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Regular Inspection | 11/23/2009 | 71 |
- 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 .
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 3 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.
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 Source/Labeling
TFER 229.164(b), (d), (l), (p) & (q) - Pages 26, 41, 53 & 55-56 Food shall be obtained from sources that comply with applicable laws and are licensed by the state regulatory authority having jurisdiction over their processing and distribution of food. Additionally, packaged foods shall comply with standard of identity requirements, will be presented honestly and shall be labeled according to law.
The packaged flour is/are not labeled as specified in law.
Corrective action: The packaged flour must be labeled as specified in law. Packaged products need common name of product, net weight, list of ingredients, store name and address. 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 beef product that is located in the food preparation area 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 beef product/vegetables that is located in the food preparation area 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.
- Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair
TFER 229.164(h)(2); 229.165(d)(1); (l)(3); (m) - (r) & (v) - (y) - Pages 35-36: 60 - 61; 78 - 84 & 86 - 88 Multi-use food contact surfaces shall be smooth and free of breaks, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners and crevices, rough welds or joints. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. Equipment, food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Cooking equipment shall be free of encrusted grease and other soil accumulations. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at the frequency and using methods outlined in TFER. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized after cleaning and before use by following approved manual or mechanical hot water sanitization procedures or by following approved manual or mechanical chemical sanitization procedures. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried. Equipment, utensils and single-service/single-use articles shall be stored in a clean, dry approved location where they are not exposed to splash, dust or contamination and handled, displayed and dispensed so that contamination is prevented.
Single service, single use and clean sanitized counter stored in the reachin refrigerator are exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.
Corrective action: Single service, single use and clean sanitized utensils must be stored where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least six (6) inches above the floor. Corrections must be made immediately.
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Regular Inspection | 07/10/2009 | 85 |
- Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System, Proper Disposal
TFER 229.166(g)(2) & (4); (i)(5) & (j) - (k) - Pages 92 & 94-95 A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. At least one toilet and not fewer than the number of toilets required by law shall be provided. If authorized, urinals may be substituted for toilets as specified by law. The plumbing system shall be installed to preclude the backflow of a solid, liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply system. Grease traps/interceptors shall be maintained according to City Ordinance. Sewage shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage system that is constructed, maintained and operated according to law.
The plumbing in the kitchen is not equipped to prevent backflow into the potable water system. The mop water is being dumped out the back door.
Corrective action: The plumbing in the kitchen must be equipped to prevent backflow into the potable water system. Corrections must be made within 14 days. The pipe from the wok area to the floor drain must be equipped with an air gap or other backflow prevention device. The mop water must not be dumped out the back door at any time, the mop water must be disposed of in a sanitary sewer such as the mop sink or other approved floor drain. Dumping mop water out the back door may result in the issuance of a citation from the Enviromental Dept.
- Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control) (repeated violation)
TFER 229.164(n)(7) & (10)(A) & 229.171(d)(1)(A) - Pages 47-48, 50-51 & 124 A food establishment shall submit to the regulatory authority for approval a properly prepared HACCP plan if required. If time only is used as the public health control for a working supply of potentially hazardous food (PHF) before cooking or for a ready-to-eat PHF that is displayed or held for service, the food shall be marked to identify the time which is four hours past the time of removal from temperature control. Refrigerated ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation with the date prepared and the date which the food shall be consumed (7 days at 41 °F). Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and frozen shall be clearly marked with the time refrigerated prior to freezing and the date which the food shall be consumed (24 hours after thawing).
The potentially hazardous foods that is located in the kitchen 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. The all ready to eat foods that is located in the kitchen that has been frozen is not marked that the food shall be consumed within 24 hours of thawing or with the length of time before freezing that the food was refrigerated or the date which the food shall be consumed by when thawed (7 days at 41 °F).
Corrective action: The potentially hazardous foods/all ready to eat foods that is located in the kitchen 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. The potentially hazardous foods/all ready to eat foods that is located in the kitchen that has been frozen must be marked that the food shall be consumed within 24 hours of thawing or with the length of time before freezing that the food was refrigerated or the date which the food shall be consumed by when thawed (7 days at 41 °F).
- Dead Pest Removal - GRP
Dead Pest Removal - Dead pests in facility.
TFER 229.167(p)(12) - Page 108. Dead insects pests were in the kitchen of the establishment.
Corrective action: Dead insects shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition or the attraction of pests. Corrections must be made within 5 days.
- Evidence of Insect Contamination (repeated violation)
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.
Evidence of Roaches were observed in or around the kitchen.
Corrective action: The Roaches must be controlled and prevented access in or around the kitchen. Corrections must be made within 2 days.
- Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP (repeated violation)
Floors, Walls and Ceilings - Cleanliness, materials and condition.
TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the kitchen are not clean . TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Ceiling surfaces in the kitchen are not clean . TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Wall surfaces in the kitchen are not clean .
Corrective action: The physical facility shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. Corrections must be made within 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.
- 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 food containers located in the kitchen has/have adhering dirt. The microwave located in the kitchen has adhearing food particles. The cutting board located in the kitchen is/are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. Single service, single use and clean sanitized ice scoop and food utensils stored in the kitchen are exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.
Corrective action: The food containers and microwave located in the kitchen must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of dirt and food particles. Corrections must be made immediately. The cutting board located in the kitchen must be free of cracks, chips, bends or breaks to permit it to be properly cleaned and sanitized. Corrections must be made immediately. Single service, single use and clean sanitized utensils must be stored where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least six (6) inches above the floor. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card
TFER 229.171(f) & (g) - Page 126; FW food ordinance Sec. 16-141 A person may not operate a food establishment without a valid health permit to operate. The permit is not valid without a valid Certificate of Occupancy issued by the City of Fort Worth Department of Development. The permit holder will: 1) post the permit at a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers 2) immediately discontinue operations and notify the Consumer Health Division at 817-392-7255 if an imminent health hazard exists 3) replace/upgrade existing facilities and equipment in accordance with TFER guidelines 4) comply with directives of the regulatory authorities including time frames for corrective actions 5) other provisions of the TFER Within seven days of beginning work as a food handler and bi-annually thereafter, all food service workers shall attend a food handler class and shall obtain a food handler's certificate.
Your employee's Food Handler Cards are expired.
Corrective action: 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.
- Handwash Facilities with Soap & Towels (repeated violation) (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 kitchen.
Corrective action: Hand cleaning material, i.e., liquid, powder or bar soap, must be available at the handwash facilities in the kitchen. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Lighting - GRP
Lighting - Protection and adequacy.
TFER 229.167(g)(2) - Page 105. There is inadequate lighting in walk-in refrigerator units, dry food storage areas or other areas and rooms to permit thorough cleaning.
Corrective action: The light intensity shall be at least 10 foot candles at 30 inches above the floor in walk-in refrigerator units and dry food storage area and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. Corrections must be made within 7 days. The reach in refrigerator must have a working light bulb.
- National Sanitation Foundation Approved Equipment - GRP
Only commercial quality equipment or utensils that meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent will be approved.
Fort Worth Ordinance 12553, Section 16-122 (a). The food containers does not meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent.
Corrective action: Provide only food containers that meets or exceeds National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent . Corrections must be made within 30 days.
- Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP (repeated violation)
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.
- 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 5 days.
- Thawing - GRP
Thawing - Procedures followed.
TFER 229.165(a)(11) & (d)(6) - Pages 60 &62. Frozen meat is/are being thawed improperly.
Corrective action: meat shall be thawed (1) under refrigeration that maintains the food at a temperature of 41 °F; (2) completely submerged in running water as prescribed; (3) or as part of a cooking process if the food is frozen. Corrections must be made immediately.
- 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:
Repeat violations will result in the issuance of citation(s).
- Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other)
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 food service workers is wearing soiled outer clothing while preparing/handling food or contacting clean food contact surfaces. The aprons are crusted with food and grease.
Corrective action: The food service workers must wear clean outer clothing while preparing/handling food or contacting clean food contact surfaces. Corrections must be made immediately. The aprons need to be laundered.
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Regular Inspection | 01/22/2009 | 77 |
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