Andreas Mexican Restaurant, 2525 Loop 410 Sw, San Antonio, TX - inspection findings and violations



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Name: ANDREAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address: 2525 Loop 410 Sw, San Antonio, TX 78227
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 02/09/2016
Score
85

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Inspection findings

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  • 229.164 (r) (1) (B) (iv) manufacturer info. Label information without the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor. Food packaged in a food establishment is not properly labeled. Label information shall include the common name of the food or an adequately descriptive identity statement. PACKAGED SUGAR COOKIES OFFERED FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVE ARE NOT LABELED WITH ANY MANUFACTURER OR INGREDIENT INFORMATION
  • 229.164 (f) (2) (A) (iv) not covered. Food not protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings Foods not protected by storage in packages, covered containers, etc. Protect food from cross-contamination by cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils. Protect food from contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • 229.164 (o) (7) (A) consume by date (prepared). Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature and time combinations specified Refrigerated, ready-to-eat food not properly marked with a use by date.
  • 229.165 (d) (1) (B)free of breaks, cracks. Multiuse food-contact surfaces are not free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections. Damaged plastic __GLASSES____ . Discard and or replace unsafe equipment.
02/09/201685
  • 229.164 (f) (2) (A) (iv) not covered. Food not protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS ENCOUNTERED IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROTECTIVE COVERS/LIDS. INFORMED PERSONNEL ABOUT ISSUE. THIS WAS ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY
  • 229.164 (o) (7) (A) consume by date (prepared). Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature and time combinations specified. SEVERAL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT DATE LABELS. ISSUED CORRECTED ON SITE
12/16/201592
  • 229.164 (f) (2) (A) (i) (II) separation raw/cooked. Food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from cooked ready-to-eat food. RAW SHELLED EGGS FOUND BEING STORED ABOVE COOKED FOOD/BATTER PRODUCTS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.
  • 229.164 (f) (2) (A) (iv) not covered. Food not protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. MANY FOOD PRODUCTS FOUND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BEING STORED WITHOUT PROPER LIDS/COVER TO PROTECT FOODS.
  • 229.164 (f) (2) (A) (ii) (III) diff. times or area. Food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. INSPECTOR FOUND CONTAINERS BEING STORED ON TOP OF AND INSIDE OTHER CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITH COOKED FOODS COMING INTO DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE EXTERIOR OF UNCLEAN FOOD CONTAINER.
  • 229.164 (o) (7) (A) consume by date (prepared). Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature and time combinations specified. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, PHF foods held for more then 24 hrs. Shall have a consume-by-date. The day of preparation shall be counted as day 1. If held at 41F or less food can be kept for a max of 7 days at 45F a max of 4 days. FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE LABELS INDICATIND 1ST PREPARATION DATE AND A USE BY DATE.
  • 229.165 (n) (1) (A) (v)when contaminated. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred.
07/14/201589
  • 229.164 (r) (1) (B) (iv) manufacturer info. Label information without the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor. Label without manufacturer information. Food packages must be labeled as specified in law. Label information shall include the common name of the food or an adequately descriptive identity statement. SUGAR COOKIES MADE AND PACKAGED AT ESTABLISHMENT MUST CONTAIN THE ABOVE MENTIONED MANUFACTURER LABEL
  • 229.165 (h) (2)thermometer available. Provide thermometer in walk in and reach in coolers.
  • 229.165 (d) (1) (B)free of breaks, cracks. Multiuse food-contact surfaces are not free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections. Food contact equipment must be in good repair. Discard and or replace unsafe equipment. REPLACE ALL DINNER WARE/PLATES THAT HAVE DAMAGED, CRACKED, CHIPPED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
  • 229.165 (d) (1) (A)smooth. Multiuse food-contact surfaces are not smooth. Cutting surface not smooth. Food specific container must be designed to allow effective cleaning. Replace damaged cutting board. ALL CUTTING BOARDS MUST HAVE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES THAT ALLOW PROPER SANITIZING.
04/21/201590
  • At time of inspection, certified food manager was not present. Ensure at least one person at this establishment is food manager certified and present during all hours of operation.
  • Observed food residue build up inside cold hold cooler. Ensure all food contact surfaces are maintained clean to sight and touch at all times.
01/08/201594
  • Observed employees eating food on the middle prep table next to food cooling and a container of jalapenos. All employees must eat and drink away from all food and food prep areas. All employee drinks must also have a lid and a straw and be kept away from all food and food prep areas. Employees must always wash their hands after eating and/or drinking.
  • Hand sink had food debris blocking the drain causing standing water to build up and not drain properly. Ensure that food is not being discarded inside the hand sink. The hand sink may only be used for hand washing.
  • Certified Food Manager should be present at establishment during all hours of operation. Ensure that all Certified Food Manager certifications are registered with the city. To do so, take certificates down to 1901 S. Alamo, Monday through Friday between 7:45am and 4:30pm to have certificates registered for a fee of $15.45.
  • Observed ladles and plates with food debris still on them on the clean drying rack. Ensure all utensils are properly cleaned and sanitized before being reused.
08/13/201490
  • 229.164 (f) (2) (A) (iv) not covered. Food not protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Foods not protected by storage in packages, covered containers, etc. SEVERAL COOKED/PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROTECTED WITH PROPER LIDS/COVERS/PROTECTIVE WRAPPING.
  • 229.164 (o) (7) (A) consume by date (prepared). Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature and time combinations specified. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat food not properly marked with a use by date. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, PHF foods held for more then 24 hrs. Shall have a consume-by-date. The day of preparation shall be counted as day 1. If held at 41F or less food can be kept for a max of 7 days at 45F a max of 4 days.
  • 229.165 (d) (1) (B)free of breaks, cracks. Multiuse food-contact surfaces are not free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections. 229.165 (m) (1) (A)not clean. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not clean to sight and touch. Equipment used in storing food not cleaned. Potentially Hazardous Food contact surfaces/equipment not clean. INSPECTOR ENCOUNTERED FOOD UTENSILS, KNIVES, USED FOR THE FOOD PREPARATION PROCESS, WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, THAT WERE BEING HOUSED ON READY TO USE HOLDER. REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND INSTRUCTED PERSONNEL TO SUBMIT ITEMS THROUGH SECOND WASH CYCLE. Cutting surface not smooth. INSPECTOR FOUND CUTTING SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROVES RENDERING IT NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.
02/06/201489
  • 229.164 (r) (1) (B) (iv) manufacturer info. Food packaged in a food establishment is not properly labeled. Label information without nutrition facts. Nutritional information must be available to the consumer upon request for any food for which a nutrient content claim or health claim is made.
  • 229.165 (d) (1) (B)free of breaks, cracks. Replace damaged dinner wares including plates, cups, bowls, etc., having chips, or cracks, or breaks on the surfaces of food contact surfaces.
10/09/201393
  • 229.164 (r) (1) (B) (iv) manufacturer info. Label is absent and descriptive statement. Label information shall include the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor. ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVE MUST HAVE A MANUFACTURER LABEL ADHERED TO THE FOOD ITEM'S PACKAGING DESCRIBING THE LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND THE NAME, ADDRESS AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR SAID MANUFACTURER. 1) sugar cookies located at check out counter lacking manufacturer label
  • 229.164 (f) (2) (A) (i) (II) separation raw/cooked. Raw animal food stored with cooked ready-to-eat food. Separate raw animal foods during preparation, holding, and dispensing, from ready-to-eat food including raw fish for sushi, or raw shellfish, vegetables and cooked ready-to-eat food. RAW SHELLED EGGS FOUND BEING STORED ON SHELVING ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS AND RAW BEEF. LOCATION OF SAID VIOLATION IS WALK IN COOLER. RAW SHELLED EGGS TO BE STORED ON BOTTOM MOST SHELF AND SEPERATE FROM ALL OTHER FOOD ITEMS.
  • 229.164 (o) (7) (A) consume by date (prepared). Refrigerated, ready-to-eat food not properly marked with a use by date. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, PHF foods held for more then 24 hrs. Shall have a consume-by-date. The day of preparation shall be counted as day 1. If held at 41F or less food can be kept for a max of 7 days at 45F a max of 4 days. IN ADDITION, ASSURE THAT ALL FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE PREPARED FOODS ARE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD HELD WITHIN 1) inspector found several food grade containers mislabeled with the incorrect name of the food being held within said.
  • 229.167 (e) (3) (A) no towels. Supply each handwash station with individual disposable paper towels.
06/19/201385
  • Packaged valentine's cookies found without labeled information and up for customer's access. No state manufacturer's license found and manager stated they package their own cookies. Manager informed to remove cookies from customer sight and to put up a sign that says to "Ask for Assistance" with packaged desserts. Issue corrected on site.
  • Cell phone found stored over clean plates and wares. Ensure employee personal items are stored in a separate, designated area away from food or food contact surfaces.
  • Menudo found at 48, Carne Guisada 50, shredded chicken 52, 1st set of beans 48 and 2nd bean batch 51, picadillo 54 degrees F.
  • Raw shelled eggs found over potatoes in walk-in cooler at time of inspection. Ensure that no raw products are stored any food that is ready to eat.
  • The employee bathroom in the back was found without soap at time of inspection. Ensure all handsinks (especially the ones in the bathroom) have an adequate supply of soap and paper towels at all times and are replaced as needed.
  • Rodent droppings found by inspector and dead mice found in glue trap in upstairs storage area. Ensure droppings are cleaned, glue traps are replaced, and that establishment has routine pest control come out.
  • Unlabeled spray bottle found in back. Ensure all spray bottles are properly labeled with the common ingredient/toxin name (example: window cleaner, degreaser, water).
  • Hand sanitizer stored next to clean plates on shelf. Ensure all toxic chemcals are stored below and away from food and food contact surfaces.
  • Most recent inspection report not posted in customer view. When asked, last record manager could find was from 2010. Last routine inspection was done on April 18, 2012. Ensure most recent inspections are always posted in customer view.
  • Soiled knife found stored on shelf, unprotected and covered in food debris. Another soiled knife was found stored between hot hold unit door and wall. Ensure all utensils are routinely washed, rinsed, and sanitized and stored appropriately to prevent contamination of food or food contact surfaces.
02/14/201368
  • ALL MECHANICAL COLD-HOLD UNITS ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATUR OF PRODUCT AT A MINIMUM OF 41 DEGREES FARENTHEIT. 1) Inspector encountered 1 reach in cooling unit not holding temperature of products at or below 41 degrees. **food products moved into another unit until repairs are made.
  • 229.164 (r) (1) (B) (iv) manufacturer info. Label information without nutrition facts. Label information shall include the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor. **** Inspector encountered fresh baked goods offered to customer self-serve without manufacturer labels. All said goods are baked at restaurant, on site, and pre-sliced and packaged for customer self serve.
  • 229.164 (o) (7) (A) consume by date (prepared).
  • 229.167 (p) (11) (C)insects/pests not minimized. ESTABLISHMENT HAS PCMS IN PLACE WITH MONTHLY VISITS BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY, LAST VISIT 3/15/2012 AND NEXT VISIT SCHEDULED FOR 4/20/2012. 1) Inspector encountered some insect activity in dry storage area. Recommend establsihment call pest control company be called back for visit and treat areas in question
  • 229.165 (k) (14) (A)chlorine solution. INSPECTOR ENCOUNTERED MECHANICAL DISH MACHINE BEING OPERATED WITHOUT DETERGENT AND SANITIZING LIQUIDS. CONTAINERS THAT SUPPLY SAID CHEMICALS VIA AUTOMATED SYSTEM WERE EMPTY.
04/18/201281
  • 229.164 (f) (2) (A) (iv) not covered. ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COOLING UNITS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION BY PROVIDING COVERS/LIDS/ ON CONTAINERS.
  • 229.164 (o) (7) (A) consume by date (prepared). ALL CCOKED/PREPARED FOODS STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS IN COOLING/FREEZING UNITS MUST HAVE DATE LABELS ATTACHED THAT INDICATE A PREPARATION DATE/USE BY DATE. >>> 1) INSPECTOR ENCOUNTERED A FEW FOOD ITEM MISSING DATE LABELS. --MANAGEMENT CORRECTED ISSUES---
  • 229.165 (k) (12) (A) (i)machine sanitize 165-194F. PH temperature and chemical sanitizer combination of mechanical ware washing machine is off. Mechanical ware washing machine temperature(s) must be at 180°F. MECHANICAL WARE WASHING MACHINE IS NOT REACHING PROPER/ADEQUATE/REQUIRED HOT WATER TEMPERATURES FOR WARE WASHING AND SANITIZING. 1) INSPECTOR RAN CYCLES ON MACHINE. TEMPERATURE FOR HOT WATER WASHING DID NOT EXCEED 110 DEGREES AND SANITIZING WATER TEMPERATURE DID NOT SURPASE 120 DEGREES. WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE ADJUSTED TO SO AS TEMPERATURE REACHES REQUIRED TEMPERATURES AND DOES NOT FLUCTUATE WHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER LINES ARE IN USE AT SAME TIME.
12/15/201189
  • 229.164 (f) (2) (A) (iv) not covered. Foods not protected by storage in packages, covered containers, etc. INSPECTOR ENCOUNTERED SEVERAL RTE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN COOLING UNITS WITHOUT COVERS/LIDS TO PROTECT AGAINST CROSS-CONTAMINATION. 1) Cover all foods being stored in cooling units and have proper seperation of foods.
  • 229.164 (o) (7) (A) consume by date (prepared). INSPECTOR ENCOUNTERED SEVERAL RTE, PHF FOODS IN COOLING UNITS WITHOUT DATE PREPARE/USE BY DATE LABELS AFFIXED TO THE CONTAINTERS. 1) Apply use-by date labels to all foods that are cooked and stored over 24 hrs, and any original packages that are opened. 2) CARNE GUISADA AND FIDELLO WAS DISPOSED OF.
  • In use utensils dirty. IMPROPER STORAGE OF IN USE UTENSILS. UTENSILS USED FOR THE MEASURING, DISPENSING OF RAW INGREDIENTS OR COOKED FOODS SHALL BE STORED PROPERLY AND BE DESIGNED FOR SAID USE. 1) Inspector encountered serving utensils being stored in RTE PHF foods in cold hold walk in cooler 2) Inspector encountered bowl beind used to dispense raw flour from storage bin.
08/16/201189
  • 229.163 (e) hands and arms. INSPECTOR WITNESSED FOOD EMPLOYEE ONLY RINSE HANDS WITH COLD WATER, DRY HANDS, AND RETURN TO HANDLING OF RAW FOOD INGREDIENTS. 1) MUST WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND UNDER WARM/HOT WATER, VIGOROUSLY RUBBING HANDS AND ARMS FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS BEFORE RINSING..
  • 229.163 (n) (2) (A) closed beverage container. INSPECTOR ENCOUNTERED STYROFOAM CUP CONTAINING COFFEE, BEING USED/STORED ABOVE INGREDIENT CONTAINER IN KITCHEN 1) ALL EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO BE MAINTAINED IN CONTAINER WITH LID AND STRAW AND KEPT AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA. Use this sink is for handwashing only. HANDSINK DESIGNATED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. 1) INSPECTOR WITNESSED EMPLOYEE USING HANDSINK FOR OBTAINING MOP WATER.
  • 229.165 (k) (14)sanitizer not approved. 229.168 (c) (1) toxics stored. INSPECTOR ENCOUNTERED TOXIC SOLUTIONS BEING USED AND STORED ALONG SIDE FOOD PREP TABLE AT WAITSTAFF STATION. 1) ALL TOXIC ITEMS TO BE STORED BELOW AND AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PREP AREAS.
  • 229.164 (e) (1) (D) (ii) (I)doc. double wash. WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS, A DO0UBLE HANDWASHING TECHNIQUE IS REQUIRED AND DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH TRAINING TO BE MAINTAINED AT ESTABLISHMENT 1) INSPECTOR WITNESSED SEVERAL FOOD EMPLOYEES CONDUCT HANDWASHING TECHNIQUE IN WHICH ONLY SINGLE HANDWASH WASH USED
  • 229.164 (f) (2) (A) (iv) not covered. FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT COVERED TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CROSS-CCONTAMINATION. OPEN CONTAINER OF FOOD, HOT SAUCE, BEING STORED ON FLOOR WHILE FILLING OF INDIVIDUAL CUP CONTAINERS TAKING PLACE. Foods not protected by storage in packages, covered containers, etc.
  • 229.167 (e) (3) (A) no towels. PROVIDE PAPER HAND TOWELS AT ALL HANDSINKS 1) MISSING PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
03/30/201178
  • Discontinue storing personal items/first aid items with establishment food. (pepto bismo on top shelf of walk in cooler spilled down)*** 229.166 (i) (1) (B) HWS improper use- observed employee wash wooden tortilla press in hand sink.*** 229.167 (p) (5) use of wrong sinks- observed employee use hand sink to fill mop water.***
  • Label all bulk foods stored in bins. ie. sugar/salt/rice/beans
  • Provide towels at hand sink in employee bath room.
  • 229.167 (p) (11) (C)insects/pests not minimized. Provide for pest control for roaches/ants by a licensed pest agent. Save receipt from service- will be verifed.
  • 229.167(p)(11)(C)Evidence of rodents through out kitchen area. Provide pest control by licensed pest agent. Save receipt from service- will be verified.
  • Discontinue using household pest control methods. (Hot Shot)
  • All PHF must be at or below 41 degrees F.* Condemned tray of bacon sitting out on rack.
  • 229.164 (e) (1) (D) (ii)Bare hand documentation is lacking.
  • Place accurate thermometers in all reach in coolers.
  • Discontinue using broken/chipped wares/utencils (includes knives with broken blades)* Discontinue using improper food storage containers- no Home Depot buckets* Remove masking tape from tortilla press* Clean bulk containers*
  • At least one person on duty must be a CFM. 30 days to enroll- save enrollment receipt.
11/04/201062
No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/22/200874

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