Taqueria Altos de Jalisco #6

1410 E. Main #B 78624
+18309908554

inspected on: 01/11/17

permit number: 0174

score: 70

purpose: Routine

follow-up: No

inspected by: Rebekah Cathey

received by: Guadalupe Limon

owner: Maria Guadalupe Limon

  • Sour cream: 39°F
  • Pico: 34°F
  • Ham: 41°F
  • Pepper: 36°F
  • refried beans: 174°F
  • Ground beef: 187°F
  • Chicken: 177°F
  • Pinto beans: 178°F
  • Shrimp: 34°F
  • Eggs: 201°F
  • Squash: 35°F
  • Soup: 38°F
  • Chicken: 42°F
  • Chicken: 43°F
  • Chicken: 44°F
  • Pastor: 43°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

Observed no rapid cooling of leftover potentially hazardous food.

OUT 3
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
5. Proper reheating procedure for hot holding (165°F in 2 Hours)
IN NO
6. Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records
IN NA
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
IN
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

Observed use of common hand towel. Using towel for hot pad. Establishment was told to use hot pad and discontinue towel use. Observed an employee changing tasks such as handling raw and ready to eat foods and failing to properly wash hands.

OUT 3
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 a container of insecticide stored in the bar area of the establishment beverages.

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

Observed hose to threaded faucet with no vacuum breaker at 3 compartment sink. Observed faucet at 3 compartment not working.

OUT 3
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)
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
IN
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)

Observed no health permit for establishment. Another application was given on site.

OUT 2
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

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

OUT 2
32. Food and Non-food Contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Observed soiled food contact surface, microwave. Observed broken bowl. Observed broken wooden dishes. Observed grease buildup on ware washing machine. Observed build up on can opener. Observed soiled ice machine. Observed build up on bottom of refrigeration unit. Observed broken chip containers. Observed chip containers with build up. Observed build up on refrigeration tracks.

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

Observed no sanitizer dispensing in mechanical dishwasher.

OUT 2
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 fruit flies food storage areas. Observed build up of mice on glue boards. Observed establishment self baiting and treating establishment.

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

Observed lack of hair restraints or bread restraints. Observed employee drinking from an open container.

OUT 1
36. Wiping Cloths; properly used and stored

200ppm bucket

IN
37. Environmental contamination

Observed exposed insulation on deep freezers. Observed condensate in walk in cooler above open product. Observed broken glass at bar at margarita machine. Observed uncovered product in freezers.

OUT 1
38. Approved thawing method
IN
39. Utensils, equipment, & linens; properly used, stored, dried, & handled/ In use utensils; properly used

Observed utensils stored in bin with build up.

OUT 1
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 bulk bins lacking labels.

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 fan guards. Observed buildup on overhead and overhead fans/venting.

OUT 1
43. Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
IN
44. Garbage and Refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
IN
45. Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Observed gaskets in disrepair.

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

Observed no current inspection or food manager posted visible to general population. Observed dishracks not 6 inches or more from the floor. Observed no face plates on ice machine.

OUT 1
2016 - Other Violations
Notes

11 employees grease trap quarterly

IN
Total: 30

Received by: Guadalupe 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)