290 Diner
14780 US HWY 290 East 78671+18306442474
inspected on: 10/01/20
permit number: RH0446
score: 75
purpose: Routine
follow-up: No
inspected by: Rebekah Cathey
received by: Steve Ramirez
owner: Phani Kumar Polavarapu
Ambient walk in: 37°F Cheese: 43°F
Requirement | Photos | Status | Demerits |
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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 NO | ||
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 Observed food cooked offsite and transported from individuals home. Not prepared in licensing facility. |
OUT | 3 | |
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 foundation drinks and food stored under ceiling/ roof that is open and exposed to elements and insulation. |
OUT | 3 | |
10. Food contact surfaces and Returnables ; Cleaned and Sanitized (ppm/temperature in comments, if applicable) Observed wooden countertops unsealed for beverage and food service. |
OUT | 3 | |
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 no proper adequate hand washing. Observed no available handwashing sink. |
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 |
IN | ||
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) Kumar 2024 |
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 |
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 handwash sink and open food. |
OUT | 2 | |
32. Food and Non-food Contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used Observed build up on walk in cooler racks. |
OUT | 2 | |
33. Warewashing Facilities; installed, maintained, used/ Service sink or curb cleaning facility provided Observed no 3 compartment or mop sink and establishment is utilizing food preparation/service. |
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 |
IN | ||
35. Personal Cleanliness/eating, drinking or tobacco use |
IN | ||
36. Wiping Cloths; properly used and stored |
IN | ||
37. Environmental contamination Observed facility not sealed with exposed insulation. |
OUT | 1 | |
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 Observed single service items stored under exposed insulation and open roof. |
OUT | 1 | |
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 build up on fan guards. |
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 |
IN | ||
46. Toilet Facilities; properly constructed, supplied, and clean |
IN | ||
47. Other Violations Observed no handwash sign in restroom. |
OUT | 1 | |
2016 - Other Violations | |||
Notes No open food or drink can be served until facility is reinspected by Gillespie County Health Division. Any failure to comply will be be subject to revocation of current health permit. |
IN | ||
Notes Establishment not following covid protocols. |
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Notes 4 employees |
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Notes Plans must be submitted. |
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Total: | 25 |
Received by: Steve Ramirez

Corrective Actions to Ensure Safe Food
1 Cooling
- 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
- TCS food held above 41° F (45° F) more than 4 hours:
Action: Voluntary destruction - TCS food held above 41° F (45° F) less than 4 hours:
Action: Rapid cool (e.g. ice bath)
3 Hot Hold
- TCS food held below 135° F more than 4 hours:
Action: Voluntary destruction - TCS food held below 135° F less than 4 hours:
Action: Rapid reheat to 165° F or more
4 Cooking
- TCS food undercooked:
Action: Re-cook to proper temperature
5 Rapid Reheating
- TCS food improperly reheated:
Action: Reheat rapidly to 165° F
7 Approved Source/Sound Condition
- Foods from unapproved sources/unsound condition:
Action: Voluntary destruction
9 Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods
- Ready-To-Eat food contaminated by raw TCS food:
Action: Voluntary destruction of ready-to-eat foods
14 Handwashing
- Food employees observed not washing hands:
Action: Instruct employees to wash hands as specified in the Rules.
15 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
19, 23 Water Supply
- Facility does not have water for washing hands, preparing food, or cleaning equipment/utensils:
Action: Voluntary suspension of food preparation
*Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS)