Blue Mesa Grill, 1600 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107 - Lounge inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BLUE MESA GRILL
Type: Lounge
Address: 1600 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 02/02/2016

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Inspection findings

Inspection type

Date

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  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The handwashing sink in the 3-compartment sink area is used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food dumping in handsink.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The ice machine, shelves, and food grinder located in the kitchen has/have adhering food or food particles.
  • Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
    TFER 229.165(m)(2) - Page 78. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are not free of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Observed debris on outside of soda machine, food grinder, shelving units, and bottom of freezer.
  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(15) - Page 98. Drain plugs are not installed in outside receptacles. TFER 229.166(l)(14)(B) - Page 98. Outside receptacles are not covered. Observed side doors on dumpster open.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the grill area and walkin are not clean . TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Ceiling surfaces in the kitchen are damaged. Observed rusted, water-stained, and broken ceiling tiles in kitchen.
Regular02/02/201693
  • Cold Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The asparagus and cooked vegetables are in the refrigerator at an internal temperature of 46-48°F and are not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
  • Sound Condition (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The raw egg is unsound and should not be sold, served or consumed.
  • Handwash Facilities Adequate & Access - 3 penalty points
    The handwashing sink in the restromms is not providing sufficient hot water for handwashing. The hand washing sink in the women's restroom is not providing sufficient water for hand washing.
  • Handwash Facilities with Soap & Towels (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    No hand drying provisions were available at the handwash facilities in the kitchen.
  • Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System, Proper Disposal - 3 penalty points
    Wastewater/sewage is leaking/flowing from hand sink.
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    The prepo cooler in the kitchen did not have a readily available and visible thermometer. The refrigerator in the kitchen did not have a properly calibrated thermometer.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The plates, ice machine, ice bucket, tortilla container, freezer and storage containers located in the kitchen have adhering foreign material. The cutting board, plates, lid and ice bucket located in the kitchen are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
  • Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
    TFER 229.165(a)(11) & (d)(6) - Pages 60 & 62. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material or are not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Gasket is damaged. TFER 229.165(m)(2) - Page 78. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are not free of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Hand sinks , doors, door handles and gaskets are dirty.
  • Toilet Facilities - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(8) - Page 96. Toilet room trash receptacle is not covered in the employees' restroom.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the kitchen are not clean . TFER 229.167(c)(6)A)) - Page 101. Wall covering/panels in the kitchen are not installed or attached.
  • Lighting - GRP
    TFER 229.167(g)(2) - Page 105. There is inadequate lighting in walk-in refrigerator units, dry food storage areas or other areas and rooms to permit thorough cleaning.
  • Plumbing- GRP
    TFER 229.166(i)(5) - Page 94. The faulty sink in the men's restroom is not maintained in good repair.
Regular11/02/201576
  • Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System, Proper Disposal (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    Wastewater/sewage is leaking/flowing from the floor drains.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    The ice bins, coolers, holsters and glass racks located in the bar have adhering foreign material.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP (corrected on site)
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the bar are not clean .
Regular09/14/201594
  • Sound Condition (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The canned goods are unsound and should not be sold, served or consumed.
  • Evidence of Insect Contamination - 3 penalty points
    Flies were observed in or around the kitchen.
  • Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System, Proper Disposal - 3 penalty points
    Wastewater/sewage is leaking/flowing from the 3-compartment sink.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The reach in freezer located in the kitchen has adhering foreign material. The spatula located in the kitchen is cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
  • Lighting - GRP
    TFER 229.167(g)(2) - Page 105. There is inadequate lighting in walk-in refrigerator units, dry food storage areas or other areas and rooms to permit thorough cleaning.
Regular08/04/201587
  • Cold Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The containers of salsa are in the prep cooler at an internal temperature of 47 to 57°F and are not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    The prep cooler in the kitchen did not have a properly calibrated thermometer.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    The freezers, grills, storage containers, refrigerators and cutting boards located in the kitchen have adhering foreign material. The cutting board located in the kitchen is cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the kitchen are not clean . TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Wall surfaces in the kitchen are not clean .
  • Lighting - GRP
    TFER 229.167(g)(2) - Page 105. There is inadequate lighting in walk-in refrigerator units, dry food storage areas or other areas and rooms to permit thorough cleaning.
  • Ventilation - GRP
    TFER 229.165(d)(8) - Page 62. Filters or other grease extracting equipment is not properly installed. Ventilation filters are missing.
Regular05/04/201589
  • Sound Condition (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The canned goods are unsound and should not be sold, served or consumed.
  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The handwashing sink in the kitchen is used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Handwash Facilities Adequate & Access - 3 penalty points
    The handwashing sink in the women's restroom is not providing sufficient hot water for handwashing. The handwashing sink in the kitchen is not providing sufficient water for handwashing. Water pressure is low on one hand sink.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    The ice bins, ice dispenser and chips warmer located in the kitchen have adhering foreign material.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the kitchen are not clean . TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Wall surfaces in the kitchen are not clean . TFER 229.167(c)(6)A)) - Page 101. Wall covering/panels in the kitchen are not installed or attached. TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Ceiling surfaces in the kitchen are damaged.
  • Plumbing- GRP
    TFER 229.166(i)(5) - Page 94. The faulty faucet of the hand sink in the kitchen is not maintained in good repair.
Regular02/03/201586
  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The handwashing sink in the server station is used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Evidence of Rodents/Other Animals - 3 penalty points
    There are birds flying into outside storage room. Room is used to store catering equipment.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    Some of the dry storage containers are chipped or cracked. The handles for fryer baskets located in the kitchen is/are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    No information available.
Regular11/05/201490
  • Sound Condition - 4 penalty points
    The large plastic trash can type container storing margarita mix with a straw floating in it is/are unsound and should not be sold, served or consumed. The bottles of liquor with the damaged labels is/are unsound and should not be sold, served or consumed.
  • Proper Handling of Ready-To-Eat Foods - 4 penalty points
    The bartender is/are handling fruit with their bare hands.
  • Handwash Facilities Adequate & Access - 3 penalty points
    The bar hand sink hot water handle is blocked by the wall.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The large plastic trash can type containers storing margarita mix located in the queso d bar has/have adhering foreign material. The containers are too large to fit in the 3-compartment sink. Holes have been cut into the sides of these containers to allow tubes to pump the liquid to the frozen machine. Single service, single use and clean sanitized containers storing margarita mix stored in the bar sitting on the floor with dirty waiter trays on top of them are exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. The margarita mix containers used to store or prepare food does not meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent and may not be safe to use for food. The bar gun holsters located in the bar has/have adhering mold.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    TFER 229.164(i)(1) - Page 38. The bar ice is/are not covered during storage.
  • Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
    TFER 229.165(a)(11) & (d)(6) - Pages 60 & 62. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material or are not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the bar are not clean . TFER 229.167(c)(2) - Page 100. Exposed utility lines are installed in the bar.
Regular09/05/201486
  • Cold Holding Temperature - 5 penalty points
    The potentially hazardous foods is in/on the walkin refrigerator at an internal temperature of 45 to 55 degrees F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below. The potentially hazardous food prepared at 3 PM is at an internal temperature of 45 degrees F or below and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below. The sour cream and milk is at an internal temperature of 42 to 44 degrees F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below. The salsa and sour cream is at an internal temperature of 50 to 54 degrees F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
  • Water Supply-Approved/Adequate/Hot & Cold Under Pressure - 4 penalty points
    Water that is used, served or sold does not meet state drinking water quality standards.
  • Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature - 3 penalty points
    The walkin refrigerator is not holding cold potentially hazardous food(s) at 41°F (raw seafood at 34°F). The reachin cooler is not holding cold salsa at 41°F (raw seafood at 34°F).
  • Handwash Facilities Adequate & Access - 3 penalty points
    The handwashing sink in the kitchen is not in proper working order to permit adequate handwashing.
  • Warewashing & Sanitizing @ ___ ppm/Temperature - 3 penalty points
    The facility is not washing, rinsing and sanitizing equipment and utensils in the three compartment sink provided.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The shelves, food containers, counters, cutting boards, door handles to coolers and equipment, sweet potatoe cutter, and the outside of the fryers located in the kitchen has/have adhering food particles, dirt, and grease. The drawers storing plastic ware, the wooden basket storing forks at the buffet line, and the dry storage containers used to store or prepare food does not meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent and may not be safe to use for food. Single service, single use and clean sanitized pots and dish machine racks stored in the floor4 are exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Single service, single use and clean sanitized ice scoop stored in the on the ice machine are exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. The caulk located in the dishwash machine area has/have adhering mold. The cutting boards located in the kitchen is/are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. Single-service or single-use articles, i.e., single-use plastic bags, buckets, etc., are being reused for food product storage in the kitchen. The chip storage container at the quesa d bar located in the customer service area has/have adhering food or food particles.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    TFER 229.164(i)(2) - Page 38. The box of sweet potatoes sitting on the floor being used as a table for the fried sweet potato pans. is/are not stored in food storage areas.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    TFER 229.164(j)(1) - Page 39. Displayed foods at the quesa d bar must be protected from contamination.
  • Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
    TFER 229.165(m)(2) - Page 78. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are not free of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
  • Single-service/Single-use Articles - GRP
    TFER 229.165(x)(2)(A) - Page 87. Single-service and single-use articles are not stored in a clean dry location.
  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(16) - Page 98. Refuse area & enclosure are not clean. Manager says they clean the cement with a degreaser sometimes.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Floor surfaces in the dishwash machine area and the kitchen are damaged. TFER 229.167(c)(3)(A) - Page 101. Floor and wall junctures in the kitchen are not fitted with coving or closed and sealed. Many baseboards around the corners are not in good repair TFER 229.167(c)(6)(A) - Page 101. Ceiling covering/panels in the hot water heater area are not installed or attached. TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Wall surfaces in the kitchen are damaged. TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Ceiling surfaces in the dishwash machine area are damaged. TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the kitchen are not clean . Observed dirty dishes all over the dish machine room floor, and the dish washer has gone home. TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Wall surfaces in the dishwash machine area are not clean . TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Ceiling surfaces in the kitchen are damaged.
  • Ventilation - GRP
    TFER 229.165(f)(1) - Page 63. Filters or other grease extracting equipment is not properly designed to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping.
  • Premises - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(14)(a) - Page 109. Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment are stored on the premises.
Regular09/05/201479
  • Manager Demonstration of Knowledge/Certified Food Manager - 3 penalty points
    Your employee's Fort Worth Food Manager's Certificate is not available.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The gaskets for the reachin refrigerator located in the kitchen is/are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(15) - Page 98. Drain plugs are not installed in outside receptacles. One is missing a drain plug
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Floor surfaces in the dishwash machine area are damaged. TFER 229.167(c)(3)(A) - Page 101. Floor and wall junctures in the kitchen are not fitted with coving or closed and sealed. Many baseboards around the corners are not in good repair TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Wall surfaces in the ice machine area are damaged. FRP is damaged
  • Cleaning Equipment - GRP
    Mop hose is stored inside the compartment of the mop sink.
  • Plumbing- GRP
    TFER 229.166(i)(5) - Page 94. The faulty faucet in the hot water faucet in the mens' restroom is not maintained in good repair.
  • National Sanitation Foundation Approved Equipment - GRP
    Fort Worth Ordinance 12553, Section 16-122 (a). The GE chest freezers does not meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent.
Follow-up05/13/201494
  • Proper Cooling of Cooked/Prepared Foods (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The black beans, cooked meats, queso, red sauce, and salsa is in/on the walkin refrigerator at a temperature of 45 to 59 degrees F after cooling for since 5/11/14 in the PM.
  • Cold Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The sauces, cheese, raw oysters, green & red salsa, pesto, corn salsa, house made relish, jicama salad, pesto and prepared foods is in/on the food prep cooler and cold holding unit in the cooking line at an internal temperature of 47°F - 75°F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below. The tres leches cakes, heavy whipping cream, milk & buttermilk, raw shelled eggs, salsas, prepared potentially hazardous foods, and soups is in/on the walkin refrigerator at an internal temperature of 45 to 50 degrees F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The server is eating in an area other than a designated break area while preparing/handling food or contacting clean food contact surfaces. Witnessed a server eating a chip after refilling drink pitcher across from large ice machine
  • Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature - 3 penalty points
    The reachin refrigerator and walkin refrigerator is not holding cold potentially hazardous food(s) at 41°F (raw seafood at 34°F).
  • Toxic Items Properly Labeled/Stored/Used - 3 penalty points
    The bleach are used in a manner that does not prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. >200 ppm for wiping cloths (bleach)
  • Warewashing & Sanitizing @ ___ ppm/Temperature - 3 penalty points
    The bleach used as the sanitizer in the dishwash machine area is at an inadequate concentration of 0 PPM to sanitize equipment and utensils.
  • Manager Demonstration of Knowledge/Certified Food Manager - 3 penalty points
    Your employee's Fort Worth Food Manager's Certificate is not available.
  • Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System, Proper Disposal - 3 penalty points
    The sink drain in the floor drain in the 3-compartment sink area is obstructed and dirty water is backed up into the sink. Wastewater/sewage is leaking/flowing from 3-compartment sink area. Slowly drains and leaking from valves
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The ice machine, utensils, utensil drawers and shelves in the food prep coolers and freezers located in the kitchen has/have adhering foreign matter and condensation. The gaskets for the reachin refrigerator and door to the chest freezer located in the kitchen is/are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
  • Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
    TFER 229.165(m)(2) - Page 78. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are not free of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Soda dispensing machine Canned good rack has adhering food/particles
  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(15) - Page 98. Drain plugs are not installed in outside receptacles. One is missing a drain plug
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Floor surfaces in the dishwash machine area are damaged. TFER 229.167(c)(3)(A) - Page 101. Floor and wall junctures in the kitchen are not fitted with coving or closed and sealed. Many baseboards around the corners are not in good repair
  • Plumbing- GRP
    TFER 229.166(i)(5) - Page 94. The faulty faucet in the hot water faucet in the mens' restroom is not maintained in good repair.
  • National Sanitation Foundation Approved Equipment - GRP
    Fort Worth Ordinance 12553, Section 16-122 (a). The GE chest freezers does not meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent.
Regular05/12/201468

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