Taqueria Altos de Jalisco #6

1410 E. Main #B 78624
+18309908554

inspected on: 07/14/16

permit number: 0174

score: 80

purpose: Routine

follow-up: No

inspected by: Rebekah Cathey

received by: Laura Limon

owner: Maria Guadalupe Limon

  • Shrimp: 38°F
  • Beef: 39°F
  • Sour cream: 41°F
  • Beans: 167°F
  • Chicken: 166°F
  • Sauce: 157°F
  • Beef: 41°F
  • Steak: 41°F
  • Onion: 41°F
  • Chicken: 41°F
  • Pork: 40°F
  • Soup: 39°F
  • Sauce: 39°F
  • Ambient: 37°F
Requirement Photos Status Demerits
2016 - Time and Temperature for Food Safety (Priority Items (3 Points) violations Require Immediate Corrective Action not to exceed 3 days)
1. Proper cooling time and temperature
IN NO
2. Proper Cold Holding temperature(41°F/ 45°F)
IN
3. Proper Hot Holding temperature(135°F)
IN
4. Proper cooking time and temperature
IN NO
5. Proper reheating procedure for hot holding (165°F in 2 Hours)
IN NO
6. Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records
IN NO
2016 - Approved Source (Priority Items (3 Points) violations Require Immediate Corrective Action not to exceed 3 days)
7. Food and ice obtained from approved source; Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated; parasite destruction
IN
8. Food Received at proper temperature
IN
2016 - Protection from Contamination (Priority Items (3 Points) violations Require Immediate Corrective Action not to exceed 3 days)
9. Food Separated & protected, prevented during food preparation, storage, display, and tasting

Observed raw animal proteins stored with ready to eat items in walk in cooler.

OUT 3
10. Food contact surfaces and Returnables ; Cleaned and Sanitized (ppm/temperature in comments, if applicable)
IN
11. Proper disposition of returned, previously served or reconditioned
IN
2016 - Employee Health (Priority Items (3 Points) violations Require Immediate Corrective Action not to exceed 3 days)
12. Management, food employees and conditional employees; knowledge, responsibilities, and reporting
IN
13. Proper use of restriction and exclusion; No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
IN
2016 - Preventing Contamination by Hands (Priority Items (3 Points) violations Require Immediate Corrective Action not to exceed 3 days)
14. Hands cleaned and properly washed/ Gloves used properly
IN
15. No bare hand contact with ready to eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
IN
2016 - Highly Susceptible Populations (Priority Items (3 Points) violations Require Immediate Corrective Action not to exceed 3 days)
16. Pasteurized foods used; prohibited food not offered Pasteurized eggs used when required
IN
2016 - Chemicals (Priority Items (3 Points) violations Require Immediate Corrective Action not to exceed 3 days)
17. Food additives; approved and properly stored; Washing Fruits & Vegetables
IN
18. Toxic substances properly identified, stored and used

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

OUT 3
2016 - Water/ Plumbing (Priority Items (3 Points) violations Require Immediate Corrective Action not to exceed 3 days)
19. Water from approved source; Plumbing installed; proper backflow device
IN
20. Approved Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System, proper disposal
IN
2016 - Demonstration of Knowledge/ Personnel (Priority Foundation Items (2 Points) violations Require Corrective Action within 10 days)
21. Person in charge present, demonstration of knowledge, and perform duties/ Certified Food Manager (CFM)

Maria Limon 6/2019

IN
22. Food Handler/ no unauthorized persons/ personnel
IN
2016 - Safe Water, Recordkeeping and Food Package Labeling (Priority Foundation Items (2 Points) violations Require Corrective Action within 10 days)
23. Hot and Cold Water available; adequate pressure, safe
IN
24. Required records available (shellstock tags; parasite destruction); Packaged Food labeled
IN
2016 - Conformance with Approved Procedures (Priority Foundation Items (2 Points) violations Require Corrective Action within 10 days)
25. Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, and HACCP plan; Variance obtained for specialized processing methods; manufacturer instructions
IN
2016 - Consumer Advisory (Priority Foundation Items (2 Points) violations Require Corrective Action within 10 days)
26. Posting of Consumer Advisories; raw or under cooked foods (Disclosure/Reminder/Buffet Plate)/ Allergen Label

Observed no disclosure statement available to customers. Asterisk must accompany items implicated by the statement.

OUT 2
2016 - Food Temperature Control/ Identification (Priority Foundation Items (2 Points) violations Require Corrective Action within 10 days)
27. Proper cooling method used; Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
IN
28. Proper Date Marking and disposition

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

OUT 2
29. Thermometers provided, accurate, and calibrated; Chemical/ Thermal test strips
IN
2016 - Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation (Priority Foundation Items (2 Points) violations Require Corrective Action within 10 days)
30. Food Establishment Permit (Current & Valid)
IN
2016 - Utensils, Equipment, and Vending (Priority Foundation Items (2 Points) violations Require Corrective Action within 10 days)
31. Adequate handwashing facilities: Accessible and properly supplied, used
IN
32. Food and Non-food Contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Observed multiple plates for service with chipped corners and edges. Observed build up on bottom of utensil storage bin. Observed soiled food contact surface, drink machine. Observed multiple food storage bins in disrepair.

OUT 2
33. Warewashing Facilities; installed, maintained, used/ Service sink or curb cleaning facility provided

100ppm mechanical

IN
2016 - Prevention of Food Contamination (Core Items (1 Points) violations Require Corrective Action Not to Exceed 90 Days or Next Inspection, Whichever comes first)
34. No Evidence of Insect contamination, rodent/other animals

Observed flies in kitchen and food prep areas. Observed alive roach at drink station at bar.

OUT 1
35. Personal Cleanliness/eating, drinking or tobacco use

Observed employee drinking from an open container.

OUT 1
36. Wiping Cloths; properly used and stored

Observed no sanitizer in sanitizer bucket for wiping cloths.

OUT 1
37. Environmental contamination
IN
38. Approved thawing method
IN
39. Utensils, equipment, & linens; properly used, stored, dried, & handled/ In use utensils; properly used
IN
40. Single-service & single-use articles; properly stored and used
IN
2016 - Food Identification (Core Items (1 Points) violations Require Corrective Action Not to Exceed 90 Days or Next Inspection, Whichever comes first)
41.Original container labeling (Bulk Food)

Observed product in white bin not labeled.

OUT 1
2016 - Physical Facilities (Core Items (1 Points) violations Require Corrective Action Not to Exceed 90 Days or Next Inspection, Whichever comes first)
42. Non-Food Contact surfaces clean

Observed build up on gaskets. Observed build up on cabinet facing at bar.

OUT 1
43. Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Observed build up on vent hood.

OUT 1
44. Garbage and Refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
IN
45. Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Observed wall behind chip warmer/container flaking paint. Observed new doorway with unsealed wood. Scheduled for repair today.

OUT 1
46. Toilet Facilities; properly constructed, supplied, and clean
IN
47. Other Violations

Observed most recent inspection and food manager certificate not posted in a location visible to the general population.

OUT 1
2016 - Other Violations
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.

IN
Notes

Great improvement with floor repairs. Continue to remove equipment from establishment after completing floors.

Notes

11 employees grease trap quarterly

Total: 20

Received by: Laura 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)