Taqueria Altos de Jalisco #6

1410 E. Main #B 78624
+18309908554

inspected on: 01/16/20

permit number: 0174

score: 68

purpose: Routine

follow-up: No

inspected by: Rebekah Cathey

received by: Vicky Herrera

owner: Maria Guadalupe Limon

  • Sour cheese: 45°F
  • Pico: 46°F
  • Beef: 58°F
  • Pork: 60°F
  • Chicken: 58°F
  • Refried beans: 152°F
  • Sauce: 154°F
  • Shredded chicken: 165°F
  • Bacon: 62°F
  • Potatoes: 61°F
  • potatoes: 38°F
  • Cucumbers: 39°F
  • Beef: 44°F
  • Milk: 44°F
  • Pork: 44°F
  • Walk in cooler: 41°F
  • Pineapple: 45°F
  • Dessert: 41°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)

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

OUT 3
3. Proper Hot Holding temperature(135°F)
IN
4. Proper cooking time and temperature

Observed product held in temperature danger zone unit ordered, then the final cook process is completed.

OUT 3
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 tcs eggs stored over ready to eat food. Observed raw tcs meat stored next to ready to eat food.

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. Observed over the counter drugs and glitter stored on top of juice machine.

OUT COS 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 water standing in the bottom of the refrigeration unit. Observed strong odor in dry storage room.

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)

Observed no documentation of a food manager in establishment, expired on 6/14/2019. Currently retaking test. Establishment has 10 days.

OUT 2
22. Food Handler/ no unauthorized persons/ personnel

Observed no documentation of all food handlers in establishment. Currently have 5 our of 9. Still in process of printing certifications. Establishment has 10 days.

OUT 2
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

Observed available refrigerator not working properly. Unit is unable to keep product temperatures below 41 Degrees Fahrenheit.

OUT 2
28. Proper Date Marking and disposition
IN
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

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

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

Observed knives stored between cutting table and equipment. Observed shelving in refrigeration unit flaking paint. Observed build up in bottom of knife and utensil containers. Observed soiled ice machine. Observed shelf liner in disrepair at beverage station.

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

200ppm 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
IN
35. Personal Cleanliness/eating, drinking or tobacco use
IN
36. Wiping Cloths; properly used and stored

Observed no sanitizer available in working sanitizer container on line.

OUT 1
37. Environmental contamination

Observed freezer product uncovered.

OUT 1
38. Approved thawing method

Observed improper defrosting.

OUT 1
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)
IN
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 buildup on overhead and overhead fans/venting. Observed build up on fan guards.

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

Observed inadequate lighting on line.

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

Observed gaskets in disrepair. Observed overhead tiles flaking and in disrepair in kitchen.

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

Observed most recent inspection not posted.

OUT 1
2016 - Other Violations
Notes

9 employees grease trap

IN
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.

Total: 32

Received by: Vicky Herrera



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)