Ernestos Taqueria, 4050 Hemphill St, Fort Worth, TX 76110 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ERNESTOS TAQUERIA
Type: Restaurant
Address: 4050 Hemphill St, Fort Worth, TX 76110
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 11/13/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection type

Date

Score

  • Handwash Facilities with Soap & Towels (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    No hand drying provisions were available at the handwash facilities in the kitchen and restroom.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    The in-use utensils used for preparation or serving in the kitchen are not stored in a manner to prevent contamination of the product. Ice scoop is stored with the handle down into the ice.
  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(15) - Page 98. Drain plugs are not installed in outside receptacles.
  • Premises - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(14)(b) - Page 109. Litter clutters the premises.
  • Paper Test Strip Testing Devises - GRP
    TFER 229.165(g)(4) - Page 71. A test kit or other device to accurately measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution or temperature of the water used to sanitize is not readily available for use.
Regular11/13/201594
  • Cold Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The cheese is at an internal temperature of 60 to 64 degrees F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
  • Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control) - 4 penalty points
    The meat that is/are located in the reachin refrigerator has/have been refrigerated for more than 24 hours and is/are not marked with the day of preparation or the date which the food shall be consumed by.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The inside of the ice machine located in the kitchen has/have adhering foreign material.
  • Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
    Light bulb covers are covered in dust.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the storage shelving area are not clean .
Regular07/22/201588
  • Cold Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The beef and pork products is at an internal temperature of 46°F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
  • Hot Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The carnitas is in/on the steam table shelf at a temperature of 88°F and is not being maintained at 135 °F or above.
  • Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System, Proper Disposal - 3 penalty points
    The plumbing in the 3-compartment sink area is not equipped to prevent backflow into the potable water system. Air gap is insufficient. Wastewater is leaking/flowing from 3-compartment sink floor drain area.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The ice machine and agua fresca dispensors located in the kitchen have adhering fungus. The in-use utensils used for preparation or serving in the ice machine are not stored in a manner to prevent contamination of the product. The plastic food container lids located in the kitchen and storage areas are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(14)(B) - Page 98. Outside receptacles are not covered. TFER 229.166(l)(16) - Page 98. Refuse area & enclosure are not clean.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the kitchen are not clean . TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Ceiling surfaces in the kitchen are not clean .
  • Paper Test Strip Testing Devises - GRP
    TFER 229.165(g)(4) - Page 71. A test kit or other device to accurately measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution or temperature of the water used to sanitize is not readily available for use.
Regular03/03/201584
  • Cold Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The shredded cheese is at an internal temperature of 48°F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below. The cooked lengua is in the storage area at an internal temperature of 52°F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
  • Sound Condition (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The lettuce in plastic is unsound and should not be sold, served or consumed.
  • Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control) (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The ready to eat foods that are located in the reachin refrigerator have been refrigerated for more than 24 hours and are not marked with the day of preparation or the date which the food shall be consumed by.
  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    There is evidence that food service worker is eating in an area other than designated break area while preparing/handling food or contacting clean food contact surfaces.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The plastic containers and inside of microwave located in the kitchen are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
  • Plumbing- GRP
    TFER 229.166(i)(5) - Page 94. The faulty sink in the food prep sink area is not maintained in good repair.
Regular11/10/201480
  • Cold Holding Temperature - 5 penalty points
    The shredded cheese is at an internal temperature of 50°F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
  • Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control) - 4 penalty points
    The ready to eat foods that are located in the reachin refrigerator have been refrigerated for more than 24 hours and are not marked with the day of preparation or the date which the food shall be consumed by.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The ice machine located in the kitchen has adhering foreign material.
  • Toilet Facilities - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(8) - Page 96. Toilet room trash receptacle is not covered.
  • Lighting - GRP
    TFER 229.167(d)(1)(A) - Page 102. Light bulbs are not shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant.
Regular07/16/201488
  • Hot Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The chicken is in/on the counter at a temperature of 80 to 84 degrees F and is not being maintained at 135 °F or above.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    Single service, single use and clean sanitized knives stored in the kitchen are exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.
Regular03/12/201492

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