Canyon Cafe, 255 Basse E #310, San Antonio, TX - inspection findings and violations



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Name: CANYON CAFE
Address: 255 Basse E #310, San Antonio, TX 78209
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 12/07/2015
Score
97

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Inspection findings

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Score

  • 229.167 (p) (11) (C)insects/pests not minimized. Evidence of insects observed. Eliminate the presence of insects by using any approved means. OBSERVED GNATS AT BAR AREA, TO BE TREATED.
12/07/201597
  • JOSHUA IS STATE CERTIFIED TILL 12/2019, BUT IS NOT CITY OF SAN ANTONIO CERTIFIED. TAKE THE STATE CERTIFICATE TO THE HEALTH DEPT. DESK AT 1901 S. ALAMO AND APPLY ($15.45). QUESTIONS CALL 210-207-0135.
  • Provide adequate refrigeration. SALAD COLD HOLD UNIT ON LINE READING 48F DEGREES.
  • 229.167 (p) (5) improper use of sinks. Employee washing utensils in hand sink. Use this sink is for handwashing only. INSPECTOR OBSERVED TWO GUYS WASHING RAGS IN HANDWASHING SINK, THIS SINK IS TO BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. WASH/RINSE RAGS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • Potentially Hazardous food not at required temperature in cooling unit. PHF may be kept in a reach in countertop, under-counter and open-top refrigerator unit at 45F if unit was in use prior to October 6, 2003. FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A 41F DEGREE TEMPERATURE WHEN ON COLD HOLDING LINE.
06/09/201585
  • Potentially Hazardous food not at required temperature in cooling unit. PHF may be kept in a reach in countertop, under-counter and open-top refrigerator unit at 45F if unit was in use prior to October 6, 2003. FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A 41F DEGREE TEMPERATURE WHEN ON COLD HOLDING LINE. PLACE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER OR ON ICE BATH DURING SLOW TIME.
  • Provide adequate refrigeration. TWO SERVICE LINE COOLERS ARE NOT HOLDING PRODUCT TEMPERATURE. ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST MAINTAIN A 41F DEGREE TEMPERATURE.
  • 229.167 (e) (2) no soap. No soap at the hand washing sink. Supply every handwashing sink with soap. HANDSINK AT BAR DOES NOT HAVE ANY HANDWASHING SOAP.
  • 229.165 (m) (1) (A)not clean. Food contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized. Clean and sanitize all equipment to be used for food storage, prep, or service. KNIVES ARE BEING STORED INBETWEEN EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND OTHER KNIVES ARE STORED INAPPROPRIATELY & DIRTY.
  • 229.164 (f) (2) (A) (iv) not covered. Foods not protected by storage in packages, covered containers, etc. Protect food from contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. BULK ITEMS MUST BE STORED PROTECTED WITH LIDS/COVERS.
11/03/201482
  • 229.163 (n) (1) eat.drink.smoke.. Employee found drinking from an open cup while in the food service line. Employees must drink from clean closed beverage containers with cleans hands. INSPECTOR FOUND NUMEROUS OPEN DRINKS IN PREP AREAS, ALL DRINKS MUST BE IN A CLOSED CONTAINER.
  • 229.166 (i) (1) (A)HWS not accessible. Hand washing facility is blocked. Handwashing facility must be fully accessible at all times for employee use. There can be no barriers and this sink can be used for handwashing only. INSPECTOR FOUND A PITCHER IN HANDWASHING SINK, MUST BE REMOVED & USED ONLY FOR WASHING HANDS.
  • 229.168 (a) toxics not labeled. Toxic material taken from bulk container and placed in an unlabeled spray bottle. Label spray bottles with common name of toxic material. INSPECTOR FOUND A SPRAY BOTTLE WITH NO LABEL OF CONTENTS.
  • 229.168 (c) (1) toxics stored. Toxic items stored with items needing protection. Store toxic items away from food and other items needing protection by spacing or partitioning. INSPECTOR FOUND UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLE STORED NEXT TO PREP AREA FOR TAMALES.
  • 229.165 (r) (3) (D)no sanitization. PH temperature and chemical sanitizer combination of mechanical ware washing machine is off. Use 3 compartment sink for proper manual ware washing. USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES UNTIL SANITIZER IS BEING DISPENSED ADEQUATELY.
  • 229.166 (g) (4) (B)backflow preventer. There is no backflow preventer present. No hose bibb connection on mop sink. Install the proper backflow prevention. FAUCETS AT MOP SINK MUST HAVE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ALL HOSE ATTACHED FAUCETS.
12/03/201383
  • There is no backflow preventer present. No hose bibb connection on mop sink. Install the proper backflow prevention.
  • Toxic material taken from bulk container and placed in an unlabeled spray bottle. Label spray bottles with common name of toxic material.
07/15/201393
  • 229.164 (f) (2) (A) (iii) cleaning / sanitizing. Observed ice scoop in the laying in the ice. Observed scoops laying in bulk ingredients. Protect food from cross-contamination by cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils.
  • 229.166 (c) (3) hot water sufficient. 229.166 (c) (2)under pressure. Observed no hot water at hand washing sink, employee stated that it leaks so they have to turn it off from under the sink. Observed hand washing sink in wait staff area no having cold water. Hand sink must provide hot water of at least 100 degrees through the use of a mixing valve or combination faucet. Hand sink must provide cold water through the use of a mixing valve or combination faucet.
  • 229.164 (o) (7) (A) consume by date (prepared). Observed chicken in walk in cooler without date label of when prepared. 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.
  • 229.167 (p) (11) (C)insects/pests not minimized. Observed live roaches on prep table. Eliminate the presence of insects by using any approved means.
  • 229.166 (k) (1) (B) approved sewage disposal. Observed hose attached to soda gun waste draining to floor. Hose attached to soda gun waste must drain to drain or a means of waste disposal.
  • 229.165 (m) (1) (A)not clean. Remove any and all mold in and around the ice machine. Clean food contact surfaces.
  • 229.165 (m) (1) (B)grease and soil accumulation. Clean the reach in cooler in the bar so that the door my slide open.
  • 229.165 (d) (1) (B)free of breaks, cracks. Observed plates and bowl with chips. Food contact equipment must be in good repair.
01/10/201279
  • 229.166 (i) (1) (B) HWS improper use. Use this sink is for handwashing only. Observed hand washing stations with food scraps and ice.
  • 229.164 (o) (7) (A) consume by date (prepared). Date mark all food prepared and held in establishment for more than 24 hours. Observed various foods in refrigerator without date labels.
  • 229.167 (p) (11) (C)insects/pests not minimized. Eliminate the presence of insects by using any approved means. Observed gnats in kitchen and bar area. As well as dead roaches in light shields.
  • 229.165 (h) (2)thermometer available. Provide thermometer in all coolers holding potentially hazardous food. Obsserved no theremometers in cooler holding potentially hazardous food.
  • 229.165 (m) (1) (A)not clean. Clean food contact surfaces. Bins holding tortilla chips are dirty inside and out. Bins holding dry storage have old food scraps inside and dirty on the outside.
  • 229.165 (m) (1) (A)not clean. Observed measuring cup inside cooked pasta bin. Observed plates with sauce on outer edge.
05/25/201183
  • employee seen drying hands on cloth towel at waist after handwashing
  • towel sanitizer on prep table with open foods. all chemicals must be stored below food
  • waste tubes missing at soda gun holder
  • missing thermometer in reach in unit holding dressings
06/23/201087
No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/14/200979
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/02/2009100
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/27/200784

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