Highlife Grocery, 2122 Castroville Rd, San Antonio, TX - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HIGHLIFE GROCERY
Address: 2122 Castroville Rd, San Antonio, TX 78237
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 01/25/2016
Score
86

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Inspection findings

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  • Do not store equipment in the hand washing sink or 3 compartment sink, located next to ice machine unit. Need to remove debris and make sinks accessible for use at all times of operation.
  • Each bag of ice needs to be properly labeled if stored in the retail merchandiser and set out for customer self serve access.
  • Need to provide hand soap and disposable paper towels at each hand washing sink during all hours of operation.
  • Remove cardboard below jars of whole pickles at customer self serve shelf. All shelving must be made of a smooth, non-absorbant, easy cleanable surface.
  • Need to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize small white plastic tongs for candy self service and the metal tongs for pickle self service on a routine basis as needed.
  • Need to store pickle tongs on or in a clean dry surface which is non-absorbant, not inside a cardboard box
01/25/201686
  • Bags of cubed ice, packaged on site for retail sale, must have proper labeling with name and address of manufacturer
  • Tongs for the customer self service of whole ready to eat pickles must be stored on a clean dry surface and not in standing water. Replace cardboard shelf liner with plastic or any other smooth, non-absorbant material under the pickle jar and tongs
06/30/201593
  • Large walk-in cooler was not holding a temperature of 41 degrees F. or below. Cooler was observed at about 64 degrees F. According to employee on duty it had been off temp for about 3 hours. All (PHF) potentially hazardous foods were immediately moved to a working reach-in cooler unit, such as milk, eggs, and cold meats.
  • Liquid soap and disposable paper towels need to be provided at the employee hand washing sink and restroom hand sink at all times.
  • Make sure equipment and other debris is removed from the 3 compartment sink unit. The 3 compartment sink needs to remain clear and ready for use in order to properly clean and sanitize ice scoop and small plastic tongs for self serve candy.
  • 10 DAY NOTICE (BY 2-7-15) TO PURCHASE A CURRENT SAN ANTONIO FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT. PLEASE GO TO 1901 S ALAMO TO PURCHASE THE CURRENT PERMIT. PURCHASE CURRENT PERMIT BY 2-7-15 IN ORDER TO AVOID RE-INSPECTION FEES.
01/28/201586
  • Ensure all hand washing sinks are supplied with soap and paper towels. Observed no paper towels at handsink located next to soda fountain machine and no soap or towels at sink located next to 3 compartment sink.
  • Ensure utensils are stored on a clean surface when in use. Observed tongs used to remove pickles from a self serve jar being stored in standing water.
  • Ensure current city of San Antonio food establishment permit is posted. Current license posted expired on 10/2013.
09/04/201491
  • Observed expired cans and bread. Ensure all food is in sound condition and not expired.
  • Observed mold in the ice machine. Clean and sanitize all equipment to be used for food storage, prep, or service.
07/31/201393
  • 229.167 (e) (3) (A) no towels. No soap and towels at handsinks. Items must be available at all times.
01/07/201397
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/23/2012100
  • Vegetables in RIC not in sound condition. Discard immediately.Ensure all food sold is in good condition at all times.
  • 229.167 (e) (3) (A) no towels. No paper towels at handsinks. Handsinks must have paper towels at all times for employees.
  • 229.165 (m) (1) (A)not clean. Clean inside of ice machine observed mold on plastic insert. All food contact surfaces must be clean and sanitized.
  • Metro Health Food Permit has expired;10/10. Renew your license immediately. Call 210-207-8853 for more information regarding payment amount and late fees.
  • 229.164 (r) (1) (B) (iv) manufacturer info. Label information shall include the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor. **Must apply for Manufacturing license with DHSS and cease operations of selling and bagging of ice. Submit application to DHSS for manufacturing license of ice. Ensure all ice is properly labeled. **Gave application**.
  • No hot water available at handsink. Hot water must be available at all times.
06/20/201180
  • Handsink near coffee station is to be used only for handwashing. Do not use handsink for cleaning of coffee pot or other utensils or wringing/cleaning of sanitizing towels. 229.166 (i) (1) (B) HWS improper use.
  • 229.164 (r) (1) (A) labeled properly. Ice bagged and sold at establishment must be accompied by labels stating contact information, product name and ingriedents.
  • 229.167 (p) (11) (C)insects/pests not minimized. Evidence of gnats in 3 compartment sink.
  • Metro food license has expired 10/31/10 and is not posted along with most current inspection report. Most recent graded inspection report must be posted in customer view. Post most recent graded inspection report in customer view.
  • Tongs for pickles are to be placed in a clean, dry container or surface.*COS** Clear out 3 compartment sink, sink is not for storage-Repeat violation.
11/10/201083
  • Ice bagged at establishment and sold without labels. Labels should have the following CONTACT INFORMATION and INGREDIENTS.
  • Prepackaged sandwiches/hot dogs in cooler found to be in not sound condition, food was moldy.
  • Handsink nearest to open food handling not working no water available. Water must be available at all times if food handling is involved. Remove pickles at establishment until handsink can work properly. Ensure water temperature is 100F.
  • No paper towels at handsinks. All handsinks need paper towels at all times.
  • Rodent dropping observed at establishment near 3 compartment sink. Contact pest control for assistance eliminating rodents.Sweep and discard all rodent droppings.
  • Establishment is using residential pest control products to eliminate rodents. Contact a licensed pest control company for assistance. Keep reciept. Follow up in 10 days.
  • Clean and sanitize 3 compartment sink. Remove items out of 3 compartment sink, sink is not for storage. **Clean and sanitize inside ice machine evidence of black mold.**Wash, rinse and sanitize tongs used for pickles.
  • Supply handsoap at bathroom sink in the bathroom.
04/08/201077
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/11/200993
No violation noted during this evaluation. 05/13/200882

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