Taqueria Altos de Jalisco #6

1410 E. Main #B 78624
+18309908554

inspected on: 02/09/16

permit number: 0174

score: 56

purpose: Routine

follow-up: No

inspected by: Rebekah Cathey

received by: cesar limon

owner: Maria Guadalupe Limon

  • potatoes: 37°F
  • beef: 156°F
  • sauce: 145°F
  • chicken: 144°F
  • chili : 34°F
  • onion: 34°F
  • pico: 32°F
  • steak: 34°F
  • flan: 38°F
  • chili: 38°F
  • chicken: 34°F
  • beef: 41°F
  • beef: 38°F
  • ground beef: 39°F
  • jalapenos: 47°F
  • lemons: 44°F
  • butter: 46°F
  • cream: 47°F
Requirement Photos Status Demerits
Legacy - Food Temperature/Time Requirements
Violations Require Immediate Corrective Action
1. Proper Cooling for Cooked/Prepared Food

Observed no rapid cooling of leftover potentially hazardous food. Observed 5 gallon buckets of sauce left out overnight. 87ºF sauce 90ºF sauce 92ºF sauce, product was destroyed on site

OUT COS 5
2. Cold Hold
41 degrees Fahrenheit /45 degrees Fahrenheit

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

OUT COS 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
IN
9. Approved Source/Labeling
IN
10. Sound Conditions
IN
11. Proper Handling of Ready-To-Eat Foods

Observed bare hand contact with ready to eat food.

OUT 4
12. Cross-contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other

Observed cooked potatoes cooling in dishrack adjacent to dishwasher. Observed used plastic creamer container in ice. Observed black debris in ice.

OUT 4
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

Observed available refrigerator not working properly. Unit is unable to keep product temperatures below 41 Degrees Fahrenheit. Small waitstaff reach in 59ºF ambient.

OUT 3
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 at wait station.

OUT 3
18. No Evidence of Insect Contamination
IN
19. No Evidence of Rodents/Other Animals
IN
20. Toxic Items Properly Labeled/Stored/Used

Observed no proper label for working container of cleaner/sanitizer/poisonous or toxic material.

OUT 3
21. Manual/Mechanical Warewashing and Sanitizing
See Temperature logs for ppm/temperature of Mechanical Device that was captured
IN
22. Manager Demonstration of Knowledge/Certified Food Manager

Juan Limon 6/2019 Observed no documentation of all food handlers in establishment. 5 out of 15 employees

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 build up in the bottom of the utensil container. Observed dish rack used for cooked potatoes to cool. Observed soiled ice machine. Observed chip basket used for lettuce scoop.

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

Distributed updated employee reporting form.

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

Effective January 1, 2016, an ordinance amending Chapter 8 Businesses Article V. Food Establishment Regulations, by adding section 8-117 regarding the posting of permits, inspection reports and food managers certificates. Distributed first aid publication. Distributed Publication No. 12 Bare Hand Contact with Ready to Eat Foods.

IN
Notes

Good addition of new refrigeration units.

Violation

Observed gaskets in disrepair. Observed build up on gaskets.

OUT 1
Violation

Observed build up on vent hood and suppression system.

OUT 1
Violation

Observed frozen food uncovered.

OUT 1
Violation

Observed improper defrosting.

OUT 1
Violation

Observed build up on fan guards in walk in cooler.

OUT 1
Violation

Observed no cover on ice machine.

OUT 1
Violation

Observed build upon the floor in dry storage room.

OUT 1
Total: 44

Received by: cesar 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)