Taqueria Altos de Jalisco #6

1410 E. Main #B 78624
+18309908554

inspected on: 02/18/15

permit number: 0174

score: 69

purpose: Routine

follow-up: No

inspected by: Rebekah Cathey

received by: Juan Limon

owner: Maria Guadalupe Limon

  • chili sauce: 169°F
  • sauce: 174°F
  • beans: 165°F
  • flan: 39°F
  • avocado: 36°F
  • sour cream: 32°F
  • chicken: 39°F
  • pepper: 41°F
  • shrimp: 37°F
  • chicken: 37°F
  • soup: 41°F
  • chicken: 40°F
  • ground beef: 39°F
  • chicken: 37°F
  • barbacoa: 39°F
Requirement Photos Status Demerits
Legacy - Food Temperature/Time Requirements
Violations Require Immediate Corrective Action
1. Proper Cooling for Cooked/Prepared Food
IN NO
2. Cold Hold
41 degrees Fahrenheit /45 degrees Fahrenheit

Excellent cold hold temperatures! Great addition of new refrigeration unit.

IN
3. Hot Hold
135 degrees Fahrenheit
IN
4. Proper Cooking Temperatures
IN NO
5. Rapid Reheating
165 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 Hrs
IN NO
Legacy - Personnel/Handling/Source Requirements
Violations Requre Immediate Corrective Action
6. Personnel with Infections Restricted/Excluded
IN
7. Proper/Adequate Handwashing
IN
8. Good Hygienic Practices
Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other
IN
9. Approved Source/Labeling
IN
10. Sound Conditions
IN
11. Proper Handling of Ready-To-Eat Foods
IN
12. Cross-contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other
IN
13. Approved Systems
HACCP Plans/Time as Public Health Control

Observed no date marking for refrigerated (more than 24 hours) prepared on premise ready to eat potentially hazardous food.

OUT 4
14. Water Supply - Approved Sources/Sufficient Capacity/Hot and Cold Under Pressure
IN
Legacy - Facility and Equipment Requirements
Violations Require Immediate Correction, Not To Exceed 10 Days
15. Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
IN
16. Handwash Facilities Adequate and Accessible

Observed blocked access to hand sink.

OUT COS 3
17. Handwash Facilities with Soap and Towels
IN
18. No Evidence of Insect Contamination

Observed a large amount of dead roaches in need of being cleaned and sanitized. Hill Country Pest control currently quarterly, needs to be increased to monthly.

IN
19. No Evidence of Rodents/Other Animals
IN
20. Toxic Items Properly Labeled/Stored/Used

Observed a container of insecticide stored in the bar area of an establishment.

OUT COS 3
21. Manual/Mechanical Warewashing and Sanitizing
See Temperature logs for ppm/temperature of Mechanical Device that was captured

Observed no sanitizer containers available for wipe clothes online or prep areas. 100ppm mechanical dishwasher

OUT 3
22. Manager Demonstration of Knowledge/Certified Food Manager

Juan Limon 6/12/2019 100%

IN
23. Approved Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System, Proper Disposal
IN
24. Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated
(2+- degrees Fahrenheit

Observed no temperature measuring devices in mechanically refrigerated food storage unit.

OUT 3
25. Food Contact Surfaces of Equipment and Utensils Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair

Observed build up on glasses at bar. Observed buildup on tortilla containers. Observed build upon drink grate. Observed ice scoop with handle laying in ice. Observed chip container with build up. Observed build upon storage containers for utensils and clean dishes. Observed prep tables with bottom shelving rusted.

OUT 3
26. Posting of Consumer Advisories
Heimlich/Disclosure/Reminder/Buffet Plate

Employee reporting form is posted.

IN
27. Food Establishment Permit
IN
Legacy - Other Violations
Require Corrective Aciton, Not to Exceed 90 Days or the Next Inspection, Whichever Comes First
Notes

8 employees 900 gallon grease trap serviced my Hill Country Pump

IN
Notes

Before establishment undergoes remodel, contact Gillespie County Health Division with floor plan. After remodel inspector will reinspect before opening.

Violation

Observed dry goods and chips not 6 inches or more from the floor.

OUT 1
Violation

Observed multiple surfaces throughout the facility in need of being decluttered and cleaned. Observed large amounts of equipment that is not in use stored inside and behind facility.

OUT 1
Violation

Observed exposed insulation on chest freezer at handle.

OUT 1
Violation

Observed overhead with buildup.

OUT 1
Violation

Observed inadequate lighting on line.

OUT 1
Violation

Observed overhead above dishes with hole in overhead and unsealed.

OUT 1
Violation

Observed no label on bulk.

OUT 1
Violation

Observed outlet at rack near line without cover.

OUT 1
Violation

Observed overhead venting rusted and peeling paint.

OUT 1
Violation

Observed frozen items uncovered.

OUT 1
Violation

Observed missing ceiling tiles in prep/ storage area.

OUT 1
Violation

Observed lack of weather stripping at back doors.

OUT 1
Total: 31

Received by: Juan Limon



Corrective Actions to Ensure Safe Food

1 Cooling

  • PHF/TCS* food cooled from 135° F to 70° F more than 2 hours OR 135° F to 41° F (45° F) more than 6 hours; OR prepared food cooled to 41° F (45° F) more than 4 hours: Action: Voluntary destruction, rapid reheating of cooked foods if less than 4 hours

2 Cold Hold

  • PHF/TCS food held above 41° F (45° F) more than 4 hours: Action: Voluntary destruction
  • PHF/TCS food held above 41° F (45° F) less than 4 hours: Action: Rapid cool (e.g. ice bath)

3 Hot Hold

  • PHF/TCS food held below 135° F more than 4 hours: Action: Voluntary destruction
  • PHF/TCS food held below 135° F less than 4 hours: Action: Rapid reheat to 165° F or more

4 Cooking

  • PHF/TCS food undercooked: Action: Re-cook to proper temperature

5 Rapid Reheating

  • Cold PHF/TCS food improperly reheated: Action: Reheat rapidly to 165° F

7 Handwashing

  • Food employees observed not washing hands: Action: Instruct employees to wash hands as specified in the Rules.

9, 10 Approved Source/Sound Condition

  • Foods from unapproved sources/unsound condition: Action: Voluntary destruction

11 Proper Handling of Ready-to-Eat Foods

  • Employee did not properly wash and sanitize hands before touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands: Action: Voluntary destruction

12 Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods

  • Ready-To-Eat food contaminated by raw PHF/TCS food: Action: Voluntary destruction of ready-to-eat foods

14 Water Supply

  • Facility does not have water for washing hands, preparing food, or cleaning equipment/utensils: Action: Voluntary suspension of food preparation

*Potentially Hazardous Food (PHF) / Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS)