La Villita Cafe, 418 Villita St, San Antonio, TX - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA VILLITA CAFE
Address: 418 Villita St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 01/22/2016
Score
86

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Inspection findings

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  • HAND SINK HAD A BOX ON TOP OF IT AND A BOTTLE OF WATER IN IT. CORRECTED ON SITE. ITEMS MOVED
  • FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED IN KITCHEN TO LEFT AS SOON AS YOU ENTER. ENSURE FLOORS AND EQUIPMENT (ESPECIALLY UNDER) ARE CLEANED FREQUENTLY AND AS NEEDED. CLEAN ANY SPILLS IMMEDIATELY. PUT BLEACH DOWN DRAINS AT CLOSING TIME IF BREEDING IS SUSEPCTED THERE.
  • 3 CANS OF RAID ANT AND ROACH SPRAY WERE FOUND IN KITCHEN. ALL PESTICIDES MUST STATE THAT THEY ARE APPROVED FOR USE IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. REMOVE FROM ESTABLISHMENT.
  • MEATS AND CHEESES IN PREP TABLE COOLER MEASURED 50 F. MUST BE HELD AT 41 F OR BELOW. SLANT TOP LID TO COOLER HAD BEEN REMOVED ALLOWING COOL TO ESCAPE. CORRECTED ON SITE. LID TO COOLER WAS REINSTALLED. FOOD WAS WITHIN 4 HOUR WINDOW TO BE OUT OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL. KEEP LID ON AND CLOSED WHEN NOT PREPPING FROM UNIT. ALSO KEEP AMOUNTS IN PREP COOLER SMALL ENOUGH TO USE WITHIN 4 HOURS AND KEEP THE REST IN A COOLER LESS SUBJECT TO TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATION AND REPLENISH AS NEEDED.
01/22/201686
  • 229.166 (i) (1) (B) HWS improper use. Washing utensils in hand sink. Knife found in hand sink. Wash utensils in 3-compartment sink only. hand wash sink is for washing hands only. Also, large items (bowl, pan, colander) were found in mop sink. Wash these in 3-compartment sink. Items moved - Corrected on Site.
  • One wire strainer was found with loose, missing wires. Two spatulas and a large plastic spoon were found to be melted. Must be smooth easily cleanable. Discarded. Corrected on Site.
  • Establishment needs a Certified Food Manager present at all times of operation. Certified Food Manager card or certificate must also be present for viewing.
09/28/201590
  • Ensure all hand sinks are provided with hot and cold running water under pressure. (Hot water measured at 74F. Ensure hot water is provided and measures at 100F.)
04/09/201596
  • Ensure all toxic items are properly labeled. (Spray bottle found not to be labeled with contents.)
11/20/201497
  • Ensure all licenses and permits are paid and up to date. (Food Establishment Permit expired 6/2014)
  • Ensure all sinks are properly used as deignated. (Hand sink next to cash register had ice and lids in it at time of inspection.)
07/25/201493
  • Ensure all chemicals stored in spray bottles are properly labeled. (Spray bottle found on storage racks by three compartment sink withouth proper labeling. Ensure all bottles are labeled with the contents.)
05/08/201497
No violation noted during this evaluation. 12/16/2013100
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/15/2013100
  • No soap at the hand washing sink.
  • Discontinue stored knives between equipment.
  • Your establishment must obtain and post a valid permit within 10 days. Please go to 1901 S. Alamo to obtain a new permit. If you have any questions about obtaining a valid permit please call (210) 207-8853 or 207-0135. If you have any questions about fees already paid or amounts owed please call the SA Metro Health Fiscal Division at (210) 207-5738.
03/08/201391
  • HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATION PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SEND PERSONNEL IF NECESSARY.
  • IF UNABLE TO ENSTALL A TROUGH FOR RUNNING WATER FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS, UTILIZE CURRENT SANITIZING BUCKET AT PROPER CONCENTRATION, USE TEST STRIPS, ALL TO AIR DRY ON A CLEAN SURFACE PRIOR TO USE. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SCOOPS EVERY FOUR HOURS AND REPLENISH SANITIZER.
10/11/201294
  • 229.164 (o) (7) (C) lunch meat - deli. USE DATE ON DELI MEAT LABEL OR LABEL WITH 7 DAYS FROM OPENING. APPLIES TO CUT FRUIT AS WELL.
10/07/201190
  • 229.164 (o) (7) (B) consume by date (pkgd). Refrigerated, ready-to-eat food not properly marked with a use by date.
  • 229.168 (b) working container not labeled. Chemical spray bottles are not marked, Unlabeled chemical bottles found in food preparation/storage areas, Label is missing from chemical bottles, illegible labels on chemical bottles, improperly labeled spray bottles Properly label all spray bottles, legibly write labels on bottles, discontinue to use spray bottles if label is different from contents inside bottle.
  • No employee on site with a Food Manager's Certification
06/02/201190
  • Potentially Hazardous food not at required temperature in cooling unit. **ALL FOOD IN COLD HOLD BY DOOR TO KITCHEN ABOVE 41F, ACTUAL TEMPERATURE IS 54F.
  • 229.163 (g) Wash before RTE. Employee observed not using proper hand washing procedure before they handle ready to eat foods, and not using suitable utensils or single-use gloves to prevent cross contamination.
  • Label is absent and descriptive statement. **ITEMS IN COOLER ARE NOT LABELED, MISSING SOURCE, CONTENTS INFORMATION.
  • 229.164 (e) (1) (D) (ii)Bare hand documentation. ** OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERFORMING GENERAL DUTIES AND PROCEED TO PREPARE FOOD W/O ANY HAND WASHING PRE OR POST JUST WIPE HANDS WITH A SMALL TOWEL.
  • 229.168 (h) (1) restricted use pesticides. Pesticide applied is not used to protect required items.** Pesticide stored without cap near cups/plates
02/18/201177
  • 229.164 (o) (7) (C) lunch meat/cheese - deli. No written procedures maintained at establishment for time as a public health control.
  • 229.165 (o) (7) (B) (ii)design. Unapproved containers used for food storage or service. Food specific container must be designed to allow effective cleaning and dispensing.
08/11/201093

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