Costa Azul Restaurante, 1521 N Main St, Fort Worth, TX - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: COSTA AZUL RESTAURANTE
Type: Restaurant
Address: 1521 N Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76106-8904
County: Tarrant
Phone: 817-624-0506
Smoking: Non-Smoking Facility
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 10/25/2010
Score
81

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

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Score

  • Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
    Non-food Contact Surfaces - Type and condition.
    Raw wood in the kitchen.
    Corrective action: All raw exposed wood needs to be painted or sealed.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    Food Protection - Storage, display and self-service.
    TFER 229.164(i)(1) - Page 38. The food is not covered during storage in the reach in refrigerator.
    Corrective action: food must be covered to protect it from contamination during storage. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • 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.
    Raw shrimp is holding at 40 degrees F
    Corrective action: Raw seafood needs to be held at 34 degrees F or below. Correct immediately
  • Hot Hold (135 °F) (corrected on site)
    TFER 229.164(n)(6) - Page 46 Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control, potentially hazardous shall be maintained at 135 °F or above. However, a roast cooked to the proper temperature and for the proper amount of time may be held at 130 °F.
    Refried beans and rice are holding at 111 degrees F in the warming table
    Corrective action: All hot hold needs to be held at 135 degrees F or above. Correct 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 21 days.
  • Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System, Proper Disposal
    TFER 229.166(g)(2) & (4); (i)(5) & (j) - (k) - Pages 92 & 94-95 A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. At least one toilet and not fewer than the number of toilets required by law shall be provided. If authorized, urinals may be substituted for toilets as specified by law. The plumbing system shall be installed to preclude the backflow of a solid, liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply system. Grease traps/interceptors shall be maintained according to City Ordinance. Sewage shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage system that is constructed, maintained and operated according to law.
    Wastewater is leaking from 3-compartment sink area.
    Corrective action: The 3-compartment sink area must be repaired and cleaned to relieve the backup of wastewater/sewage. 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.
    Raw or undercooked animal derived product warning brochures, advisories, label statements, table tents, placards or other effective means of notifying certain especially vulnerable customers of the significantly increased risk associated with eating raw or undercooked animal derived product are not available in the facility. A citation will be issued if this violation is observed in the future.
    Corrective action: Raw or undercooked animal derived product warning brochures, advisories, label statements, table tents, placards or other effective means of notifying certain especially vulnerable customers of the significantly increased risk associated with eating raw or undercooked animal derived product must be available in the facility. Corrections must be made within 2 days.
Regular Inspection10/25/201081
  • Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
    Non-food Contact Surfaces - Type and condition.
    Raw wood in the kitchen.
    Corrective action: All raw exposed wood needs to be painted or sealed.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    Food Protection - Storage, display and self-service.
    Uncovered food in the reach in refrigerator.
    Corrective action: Need to cover all food to protect from contamination.
  • 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 meat 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 meat/cheese 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.
  • 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.
    Facility does not have a certified food manager on staff.
    Corrective action: Food Manager(s) must attend required Food Managers training. Corrections must be made within 14 days.
  • 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.
    Raw Shellfish Warning brochures, advisories, label statements, table tents, placards or other effective means of notifying certain especially vulnerable customers of the significantly increased risk associated with eating raw or undercooked shellfish are not available in the facility.
    Corrective action: Raw Shellfish Warning brochures, advisories, label statements, table tents, placards or other effective means of notifying certain especially vulnerable customers of the significantly increased risk associated with eating raw or undercooked shellfish must be available in the facility. Corrections must be made within 5 days.
Regular Inspection06/30/201090
  • Hot Hold (135 °F)
    TFER 229.164(n)(6) - Page 46 Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control, potentially hazardous shall be maintained at 135 °F or above. However, a roast cooked to the proper temperature and for the proper amount of time may be held at 130 °F.
    The chili sauce is on the stove at a temperature of 95 to 99 degrees F and is not being maintained at 135 °F or above.
    Corrective action: Rapidly reheat chili sauce to 165 °F and maintain at 135 °F or higher throughout the hot holding period. 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 lettuce with her 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 lettuce with their bare hands. 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 fish that is located in the reachin freezer 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 fish that is located in the reachin freezer 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).
  • 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 drying provisions were available at the handwash facilities in the 3-compartment sink area.
    Corrective action: Hand drying provisions must be available at the handwash facilities in the 3-compartment sink 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 degreaser are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
    Corrective action: All containers of degreaser must be properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated
    TFER 229.165(d) & (h)(2) - Pages 62 & 71 Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided where required and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of proper food temperatures. A temperature measuring devise shall also be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures at manual warewashing stations.
    The reachin refrigerator in the server station did not have a readily available and visible thermometer.
    Corrective action: The reachin refrigerator in the server station 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 cutting board located in the 3-compartment sink area has/have adhering foreign material. Single-service or single-use articles, i.e., single-use plastic bags, buckets, etc., are being reused for food product storage in the kitchen.
    Corrective action: The cutting board located in the 3-compartment sink area must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of foreign material. Corrections must be made immediately. Articles designed for single-service and single-use may not be reused for food product storage. Corrections must be made immediately.
Regular Inspection02/16/201075
  • Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
    Non-food Contact Surfaces - Type and condition.
    Raw wood needs to be painted.
  • 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.
    Oyster tags are not kept for 90 days (3 months).
    Corrective action: Need to keep oyster tags for at least 90 days ( 3 months).
  • 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.
    There is not a Certifidied Food Manager at this establishment.
    Corrective action: All restaurants need to have at least one employee that is a Certified Food Manager. An employee will need to obtain this certificate and then take the certificate to the Consumer Health Division at 818 Missouri and get a Fort Worth Food Manager card. There is a fee for this. The employee may either take a food manager class online or contact the Consumer Health Div. at 817-392-7255 to get a list of approved instructors. Your establishment will have 180 days to have a Cert. Food manager.
  • 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.
    Raw Shellfish Warning brochures, advisories, label statements, table tents, placards or other effective means of notifying certain especially vulnerable customers of the significantly increased risk associated with eating raw or undercooked shellfish are not available in the facility.
    Corrective action: Raw Shellfish Warning brochures, advisories, label statements, table tents, placards or other effective means of notifying certain especially vulnerable customers of the significantly increased risk associated with eating raw or undercooked shellfish must be available in the facility. Corrections must be made within 5 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.
    Food handler card is photo copied.
    Corrective action: * City of Fort Worth will no longer allow photo copied food handler's or manager's certification cards. Citations will be issued the next time this is sited at your facility. Increasing number of falsified cards have been found lately, citations will be issued to card holders involved. Please have all employees either get a new copy or take the class again. Duplicate copies may be purchased for $5 at the Consumer Health Division at 818 Missouri Ave.
Regular Inspection10/14/200987
  • 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 microwaves and white refrigerators does not meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent.
    Corrective action: Provide only microwaves and white refrigerators that meets or exceeds National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent . Corrections must be made within 14 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.
    Sliced tomatoe, cooked shrimp and fish are at 48°F in food prep cooler.
    Corrective action: Sliced tomato, cooked shrimp and fish shall be maintained at 41°F or below. 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).
    Cooked and prepared food items stored in the refrigerator are not date marked when stored more than 24 hours.
    Corrective action: All cooked and prepared foods must be date marked when stored in the refrigerator more than 24 hours.
  • 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 drying provisions were available at the handwash facilities in the kitchen.
    Corrective action: Hand drying provisions must be available at the handwash facilities in the kitchen. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • 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.
    There is a bottle of sanitizer stored with single use articles. There is household insecticide stored in food storage room. Bottle of degreaser ar not labeled.
    Corrective action: Store chemicals away from food or food contact surfaces. Remove household insecticide from food establishment. Label all containers with chemicals.
Regular Inspection05/13/200985
  • 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 drying provisions were available at the handwash facilities in the 3-compartment sink area.
    Corrective action: Hand drying provisions must be available at the handwash facilities in the 3-compartment sink area. 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 clean sanitized cutting boards stored in the handwash area are exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.
    Corrective action: The 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.
  • Hot Hold (135 °F)
    TFER 229.164(n)(6) - Page 46 Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control, potentially hazardous shall be maintained at 135 °F or above. However, a roast cooked to the proper temperature and for the proper amount of time may be held at 130 °F.
    The beans are on the food warmer at a temperature of 120 to 124 degrees F and is not being maintained at 140 °F or above.
    Corrective action: Rapidly reheat beans to 165 °F and maintain at 140 °F or higher throughout the hot holding period. 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 servers are handling chips with their bare hands.
    Corrective action: The servers must use utensils, such as deli tissues, spatulas, tongs or single-use gloves or shall use a hand sanitizer after washing and before handling chips with their bare hands. 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: server 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 5 days.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    Floors, Walls and Ceilings - Cleanliness, materials and condition.
    TFER 229.167(c)(6)(A) - Page 101. Ceiling covering/panelsoutside the restroom are not installed or attached.
    Corrective action: Ceiling covering/panels shall be designed, constructed, installed and attached so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Corrections must be made within 5 days.
  • 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 reachin freezer does not meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent. Fort Worth Ordinance 12553, Section 16-122 (a). The reachin refrigerator does not meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent. Fort Worth Ordinance 12553, Section 16-122 (a). The microwave oven does not meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent.
    Corrective action: Provide only reachin freezer that meets or exceeds National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent . Corrections must be made within when needs replacing. Provide only reachin refrigerator that meets or exceeds National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent . Corrections must be made within when needs replacing. Provide only microwave oven that meets or exceeds National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent . Corrections must be made within when needs replacing.
  • 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.
  • Lighting - GRP
    Lighting - Protection and adequacy.
    TFER 229.167(d)(1)(A) - Page 102. Light bulbs are not shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant. TFER 229.167(g)(3) - Page 105. There is inadequate lighting where a food employee is working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders or saws and employee safety is a factor.
    Corrective action: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Corrections must be made within 2 days. The light intensity shall be at least 50 foot candles at the surface where a food employee is working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders or saws where employee safety is a factor. Corrections must be made within 7 days.
Regular Inspection01/08/200982

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