Sara Food Mart, 2030 Basse Rd, San Antonio, TX - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SARA FOOD MART
Address: 2030 Basse Rd, San Antonio, TX 78201
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 02/22/2016
Score
86

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Inspection findings

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  • Make sure to remove all dented cans from shelf.
  • No hot water available during routine inspection; will need to correct this; hot water should be provided to all fixtures. 229.166 (c) (3) hot water sufficient.
  • 229.167 (e) (2) no soap; Make sure to provide soap and paper towels for handwashing sink.
  • Do not store tongs in dirty water; tongs should be stored in a dry/clean/sanitized/food type container; also lids for to go cups should be stored within a food grade type of container and not a whicker basket. 229.165 (m) (1) (A)not clean.
02/22/201686
  • Will need to make sure hot water is sufficient at all fixtures; hottest temperature taken was 90 degrees F; handwashing sink in restroom should reach 100 degrees F and 3 compartment sink/mopsink should reach at least 110 degrees F; will need to refrain from manual warewashing until water temperature is correct; will need to correct this within 24 hours or establishment will be cited with a reinspection fee. 229.166 (c) (3) hot water sufficient.
  • Establishment will need to provide at least one more handwashing sink outside of the restroom area, since coffee filters/plastic cups are handled and manual warewashing is done. Will need to correct this within 90 days(12/2015). 229.166 (g) (1) (A) HWS not provided.
  • Need to provide soap/paper towels to restroom; sink outside of restroom should act as a mopsink and not a handwashing sink. 229.167 (e) (2) no soap.
  • There is evidence of fruit flies/gnats in back area where old/damaged soda/beer cans are located; will need to eliminate the presence of these pests through approved pest control measures.
  • Tongs used for customer self-service items were sitting in a dirty jar with orange water; establishment must make sure and store tongs for pickles in a food grade type container(tuppeware type plastic/stainless steel); container should be clean/sanitized and dry. 229.165 (m) (1) (A)not clean.
  • Food permit is expired(5/2015); will need to renew food permit within 10 days to avoid possible suspension of food permit.
09/01/201581
  • Much evidence of rodent droppings within the shelves where coffee filters/coffee grounds/sugar is kept; will need to minimize the presence of these pests through approved pest control measures, as well as taking actions to help exclude these pests(ie sealing holes/cracks/gaps in walls/ceiling). 229.167(p)(11)(C)rodents.
  • Provide paper towels/soap within restroom. 229.167 (e) (2) no soap.
03/27/201594
  • Establishment needs to make sure that if receiving ice from another distributor that the distributor provides its name and physical address; if establishment is bagging ice and selling it for retail, then establishment needs its name and physical address on the ice bags. In addition, if bagging ice at location and selling for retail, then would need to make sure that state manufacturer's permit is available. 229.164 (r) (1) (B) (iv) manufacturer info.
  • Facility needs to make sure and provide soap/paper towels within its restroom, even if restroom facilities are closed to the public; employees need a designated handwashing sink with soap/paper towels to properly wash hands when needed. 229.167 (e) (2) no soap.
  • Evidence of rodent droppings within interior shelves of white cabinetry(where single service cups/coffee liners are located); will need to clean out shelves of sticky food/soda debris and then provide approved pest control measures to this area to minimize the presence of rodents/rodent droppings.
  • Make sure to always post most current health report.
11/06/201487
  • Provide soap/paper towels for restroom facilities. 229.167 (e) (2) no soap.
  • Do not store airwick air freshener over/next to coffee liners; keep windex bottle away from tongs used to dispense pickles; these toxic items need to be stored in their designated area to avoid any possiblility of cross contamination. 229.168 (c) (1) toxics stored.
05/16/201494
  • Establishment needs to make sure and provide labels for packaged ice bags(label should consist of: name of establishment/physical address/good working phone number). 229.164 (r) (1) (B) (iv) manufacturer info.
  • 229.167 (e) (2) no soap; Provide soap/paper towels within employee restroom at all times.
  • 229.165 (m) (1) (A)not clean; Container used to store tongs for pickles very dirty(encrusted with food debris in interior of container); will need to make sure tongs are always stored within a clean/sanitary container; make sure to also use a food grade type container(tuppeware/stainless steel)to store tongs in.
11/19/201390
  • Provide soap and paper towels in customer's restroom at all times.
  • Do not store deodorizing spray next to package of single service cups to avoid any possible cross contamination. 229.168 (c) (1) toxics stored.
  • Make sure to store tongs for pickels in a dry food grade type container(plastic/stainless steel/etc..); tongs observed stored in jar of red liquid; will need to rewash/sanitize tongs before using and also store tongs within a clean/dry/sanitized food type container.
07/23/201391
  • Establishment is working on replacing the water heater electrical cord.Was working when I came by last week.
  • Do not store ice bags in the ice machine.
01/14/201393
  • No soap at the restroom hand sink. Supply every handwashing sink with soap.
  • Repair the cold water on the mop sink.
  • Replace the broken ice scoop.
  • Most recent graded inspection report must be posted in customer view. Post most recent graded inspection report in customer view.
07/02/201288
  • Needto properly label the ice bags.
  • Need to get mop sink working properly.
  • There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink. Supply each handwash station with individual disposable paper towels.
12/06/201190
  • Ensure proper labeling on all pre-packaged food items. Found unlabeled popicles.
  • Ensure toxic chemicals are stored away from food/beverage contact surfaces. Found solvent stored over coffee pot.
  • Provide hand sink that is installed according to code to be used only for washing of hands before handling food/beverage service utensils. No hand sink found in facility. Please have hand sink installed by next regular inspection.
04/04/201190
  • Please provide for labels on all bagged ice, to include establishment name, address, and phone number.
04/06/201096
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/23/200983
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/31/200891

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