Taqueria Altos de Jalisco #6

1410 E. Main #B 78624
+18309908554

inspected on: 07/31/15

permit number: 0174

score: 69

purpose: Compliance

follow-up: No

inspected by: Rebekah Cathey

received by: Juan Limon

owner: Maria Guadalupe Limon

  • beans: 170°F
  • chicken : 161°F
  • sauce: 159°F
  • refried beans: 171°F
  • chicken: 50°F
  • pork: 47°F
  • beef: 48°F
  • sour cream: 46°F
  • salsa: 41°F
  • souo: 38°F
  • shrimp: 39°F
  • walk in cooler: 34°F
  • beef: 48°F
  • chicken: 47°F
  • buttermilk: 48°F
  • stuffed peppers: 45°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

Observed potentially hazardous foods above 41 degrees Fahrenheit for greater than four hours.

OUT 5
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

Observed employee drinking from an open container.

OUT COS 4
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

Thermostat on new sandwich unit was not set correctly.

IN
16. Handwash Facilities Adequate and Accessible
IN
17. Handwash Facilities with Soap and Towels

Observed no hand towels or other approved drying provisions at the hand washing sink.

OUT COS 3
18. No Evidence of Insect Contamination

Observed roaches and fruit flies in establishment. Hill Country pest was on site Monday will return.

OUT 3
19. No Evidence of Rodents/Other Animals
IN
20. Toxic Items Properly Labeled/Stored/Used
IN
21. Manual/Mechanical Warewashing and Sanitizing
See Temperature logs for ppm/temperature of Mechanical Device that was captured

Observed no sanitizer dispensing in mechanical dishwasher. Corrected on site, 100ppm 200ppm bucket

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

Observed no documentation of all food handlers in establishment.

OUT 3
23. Approved Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System, Proper Disposal
IN
24. Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated
(2+- degrees Fahrenheit
IN
25. Food Contact Surfaces of Equipment and Utensils Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair

Observed soiled ice machine. Observed ice scoop not stored in a clean sanitized container. New container is on order. Observed ice machine bin with cracks inside machine.

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

Observed old equipment stored inside facility waiting to be removed.

IN
Notes

Reinspection within 10 days is required in order to gain compliance. Establishment must come by city hall, office of Director of Gillespie County Health Division in order to pay $50 for second reinspection.

Violation

Observed product not 6 inches or more from the floor.

OUT COS 1
Violation

Observed build up on overhead venting and fan guards in walk in cooler.

OUT 1
Violation

Observed no thermometer in new refrigeration unit. Grest new addition of new unit.

IN
Violation

Observed multiple ceiling tiles and light shields in need of being refastened. Observed missing ceiling tile above ice machine.

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)