- 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 3 days.
- Cold Hold (41 °F) (corrected on site)
TFER 229.164(n)(6) - Page 46; FW Ordinance 16-123(f) Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control, potentially hazardous food shall be maintained at 41 °F or below. Additionally, fish and seafood shall be refrigerated to a temperature of 34 °F or less.
The diced tomato, shredded cheese and sour cream is at an internal temperature of 48°F, 52°F and 47°F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
Corrective action: Rapidly cool thediced tomato, shredded cheese and sour cream to 41 °F or below. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (corrected on site)
TFER 229.164(f)(2)(A) & (h) - Pages 32-35 Foods shall be protected from cross-contamination from raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display and while in contact with equipment, utensils, wiping cloths and linens.
The cheeses and other ready-to-eat items are stored in contact with or under the raw shrimp. The raw fish and seafood are stored in contact with or under the raw beef product. Handle of knife is stored in contact with sliced avocado.
Corrective action: The cheeses and other ready-to-eat items must not be stored in contact with or under the raw shrimp. Corrections must be made immediately. The raw fish and seafood must not be stored in contact with or under the raw beef product. Corrections must be made immediately. Ensure utensils are stored so that the handles of the utensils do not come in contact with food product. Dispose of sliced avocado 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 items that are located in the walkin refrigerator have 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. Various items are marked with only the day and not the date.
Corrective action: The cooked and prepared items that are located in the walkin refrigerator that have 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.
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.
- 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.
Single-service or single-use articles, i.e., single-use plastic bags, buckets, etc., are being reused for food product storage in the kitchen. Tooth picks used for wraps are stored incorrectly.
Corrective action: Articles designed for single-service and single-use may not be reused for food product storage. 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.
Copies of employees food handler certification is kept on file.
Corrective action: Original cards must be kept on file. Copies of cards are not accepted. Correct within 10 days.
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Regular Inspection | 09/01/2010 | 75 |
- 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 3 days.
- Food Protection - GRP
Food Protection - Storage, display and self-service.
Hand wash sink is in very close proximity to jockey box.
Corrective action: Put in a splash guard on hand wash sink to prevent splash from contaminating ice. Correct within 14 days.
- Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (corrected on site)
TFER 229.164(f)(2)(A) & (h) - Pages 32-35 Foods shall be protected from cross-contamination from raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display and while in contact with equipment, utensils, wiping cloths and linens.
Unsanitary ice that has been used to cool melons, fish, packaged food or canned beverages or cooling coils/tubes is being consumed or is being used as food.
Corrective action: Ice that is used to cool melons, fish, packaged food or canned beverages or cooling coils/tubes must not be offered for consumption or used as food. 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 drying provisions were available at the handwash facilities in the bar.
Corrective action: Hand drying provisions must be available at the handwash facilities in the bar. 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 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 ice machine located in the bar has/have adhering foreign material.
Corrective action: The ice machine located in the bar must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of foreign material. 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.
Copies of employees food handler cards are kept on file.
Corrective action: Original cards are required to be kept on file. Copies of cards are unacceptable. Correct within 10 days.
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Regular Inspection | 09/01/2010 | 84 |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Change of Ownership Inspection | 07/07/2010 | 100 |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Change of Ownership Inspection | 07/07/2010 | 100 |
- Cold Hold (41 °F) (repeated violation) (corrected on site)
TFER 229.164(n)(6) - Page 46; FW Ordinance 16-123(f) Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control, potentially hazardous food shall be maintained at 41 °F or below. Additionally, fish and seafood shall be refrigerated to a temperature of 34 °F or less.
The fish/seafood is in/on the coolers at an internal temperature of 35 to 40 degrees F and is not maintained at 34 °F or below. The pico de gallo and watermelon is at an internal temperature of 50 to 54 degrees F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
Corrective action: Rapidly cool theFish/Seafood to 34 °F. Corrections must be made immediately. Rapidly cool thepico de gallo and watermelon to 41 °F or below. Corrections must be made immediately.
- Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) (corrected on site)
TFER 229.163(e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) & (k) - Pages 21-26 Except as specified, food handlers shall not eat, drink or use any form of tobacco except in designated areas; shall not work with exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens or unwrapped single service when experiencing discharges from the eyes, nose or mouth; shall wear hair restraints; and may not care for or handle animals
There is evidence that en employee is drinking in an area other than designated break area while preparing/handling food or contacting clean food contact surfaces.
Corrective action: The en employee must confine drinking to a designated break area. 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.
Unsanitary ice that has been used to cool melons, fish, packaged food or canned beverages or cooling coils/tubes is being consumed or is being used as food.
Corrective action: Ice that is used to cool melons, fish, packaged food or canned beverages or cooling coils/tubes must not be offered for consumption or used as food. 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 cooler and freezer in the food establishment did not have a readily available and visible thermometer.
Corrective action: The cooler and freezer in the food establishment must have a readily available and visible thermometer. 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 ice machine and soda gun holster located in the food establishment has/have adhering foreign material.
Corrective action: The ice machine and soda gun holster located in the food establishment must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of foreign material. Corrections must be made immediately.
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Regular Inspection | 11/16/2009 | 81 |
- 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 food prep cooler at an internal temperature of 41 degrees F and is not maintained at 34 °F or below.
Corrective action: Rapidly cool the Fish/Seafood to 34 °F. 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. Packets of splenda stored with lamp oil . oil opened .
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.
- Manager Demonstration of Knowledge/Certified Food Manager
TFER 229.163(a) & (b)(1)-(3) (a) Responsibility, assignment. The permit holder shall be the person in charge or shall designate a person in charge and shall ensure that a person in charge is present at the food establishment during all hours of operation. (b) Knowledge, demonstration. Based on the risks of foodborne illness inherent to the food operation, during inspections and upon request the person in charge shall demonstrate to the regulatory authority knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles, and the requirements of these rules. The person in charge shall demonstrate this knowledge by: (1) complying with these rules by having no critical violations during the current inspection; (2) being a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a department approved examination; or (3) responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific food operation. TAC 25 Chapter 229 K (b) Food establishments shall have at least one certified food manager on staff. The establishment must be in compliance within 30 days of a change of ownership. Food manager training must be renewed prior to expiration date listed on card. In addition to the food manager's training certificate, the individual must also possess a current City of Fort Worth Food Managers card.
Your employee's Fort Worth Food Manager's Certificate is not available.
Corrective action: Your employee's Fort Worth Food Manager's Certificate must be available for the inspector immediately upon request or displayed. Corrections must be made within 7 days after obtaining State food manager card.
- Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair
TFER 229.164(h)(2); 229.165(d)(1); (l)(3); (m) - (r) & (v) - (y) - Pages 35-36: 60 - 61; 78 - 84 & 86 - 88 Multi-use food contact surfaces shall be smooth and free of breaks, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners and crevices, rough welds or joints. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. Equipment, food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Cooking equipment shall be free of encrusted grease and other soil accumulations. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at the frequency and using methods outlined in TFER. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized after cleaning and before use by following approved manual or mechanical hot water sanitization procedures or by following approved manual or mechanical chemical sanitization procedures. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried. Equipment, utensils and single-service/single-use articles shall be stored in a clean, dry approved location where they are not exposed to splash, dust or contamination and handled, displayed and dispensed so that contamination is prevented.
The scoops located in the food preparation area has/have adhering food or food particles.
Corrective action: The scoops located in the food preparation area must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of food or food particles. Corrections must be made immediately.
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Regular Inspection | 07/09/2009 | 86 |
- Approved Source/Labeling (corrected on site)
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 dry goods is/are not labeled as specified in law. Cotainers have no labels.
Corrective action: The packaged dry goods 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.
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Regular Inspection | 01/15/2009 | 96 |
- 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. Sanitarian noted three cards needed . 7 days to comply .
Corrective action: employee 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.
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Regular Inspection | 01/15/2009 | 97 |
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