Los Vaqueros, 2629 N Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76164 - Lounge inspection findings and violations



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Name: LOS VAQUEROS
Type: Lounge
Address: 2629 N Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 12/03/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection type

Date

Score

  • 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 with Soap & Towels (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    No hand drying provisions were available at the handwash facilities in the kitchen.
  • Warewashing & Sanitizing @ ___ ppm/Temperature (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    The bleach used as the sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink area is at an inadequate concentration of 0 PPM to sanitize equipment and utensils.
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated - 3 penalty points
    The reachin refrigerators in the kitchen did not have a readily available and visible thermometer.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The ice machine located in the kitchen has/have adhering foreign material. The cutting boards 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. Wipe down storage containers.
  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(15) - Page 98. Drain plugs are not installed in outside receptacles.
  • Lighting - GRP
    TFER 229.167(d)(1)(A) - Page 102. Light bulbs are not shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant. Light bulbs in walkin refrigerator
  • Paper Test Strip Testing Devises - GRP
    TFER 229.165(g)(4) - Page 71. A test kit or other device to accurately measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution or temperature of the water used to sanitize is not readily available for use.
Regular12/03/201584
  • Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The vegetables are stored in contact with or under the raw beef product. The ice cream are stored in contact under the raw beef product.
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated - 3 penalty points
    The reachin refrigerator in the kitchen did not have a readily available and visible thermometer. Reachin refrigerator next to chip making station in kitchen.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    The ice machines, and microwave oven located in the kitchen have adhering foreign material. The cutting boards, and dish wares located in the kitchen is/are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. The shelves (walkin refrigerator and kichen), and storage containers located in the food establishment have adhering foreign material. The soda machine nozzles located in the customer service area have adhering food or food particles.
  • Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card - 3 penalty points
    Your employee's Food Handler Cards are expired.
  • Wiping Cloths/Linens/Napkins/Sponges - GRP
    TFER 229.164(h)(3)(B) - Page 36. Wiping cloths used for food spills are not moist, clean, stored in a chemical sanitizer and used for wiping spills.
  • Toilet Facilities - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(8) - Page 96. Toilet room trash receptacle is not covered. Employee restroom
  • 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.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Ceiling surfaces in the kitchen are not clean .
  • Lighting - GRP
    TFER 229.167(d)(1)(A) - Page 102. Light bulbs are not shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant. Light bulbs in walkin refrigerator and over serving area in kitchen.
  • Ventilation - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(4) - Page 107. Ventilation system is not properly cleaned. Accumulation of dust particles on fans located in customer service areas and walkin refrigerator.
  • 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.
  • Paper Test Strip Testing Devises - GRP
    TFER 229.165(g)(4) - Page 71. A test kit or other device to accurately measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution or temperature of the water used to sanitize is not readily available for use.
Regular08/20/201587
No violation noted during this evaluation. Follow-up04/03/2015100
  • Handwash Facilities with Soap & Towels (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    No hand cleaning material, i.e., liquid or powder soap, is available at the handwash facilities in the bar. No hand drying provisions were available at the handwash facilities in the bar.
  • Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System, Proper Disposal - 3 penalty points
    Drain line not installed on bar gun holder.
Regular02/10/201594
  • Handwash Facilities with Soap & Towels (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    No hand drying provisions were available at the handwash facilities in the employees' restroom.
  • Warewashing & Sanitizing @ ___ ppm/Temperature (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    The quaternary ammonium compound used as the sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink area is at an inadequate concentration of < 50 PPM to sanitize equipment and utensils.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The door gaskets of reachin refrigerator located in the kitchen is/are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
  • Lockers/Dressing Rooms - GRP (corrected on site)
    TFER 229.167(i) - Page 106. Employees' clothing or other possessions located in an area where contamination of food, equipment, linens and single-service and single-use articles can occur.
Regular02/10/201591
  • Proper Handling of Ready-To-Eat Foods - 4 penalty points
    The employee is/are handling shredded cheese with their bare hands.
  • 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.
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated - 3 penalty points
    The food service workers in the kitchen did not have a readily available food temperature measuring device that is accurate to +/- 2°F in the intended range of use.
  • Wiping Cloths/Linens/Napkins/Sponges - GRP
    TFER 229.164(h)(3)(B) - Page 36. Wiping cloths used for food spills are not moist, clean, stored in a chemical sanitizer and used for wiping spills. Observed a wet wiping cloth siting on a table in the waiter's area.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(c)(3)(A) - Page 101. Floor and wall junctures in the dishwash machine area are not fitted with coving or closed and sealed.
  • Plumbing- GRP
    TFER 229.166(i)(5) - Page 94. The faulty faucet in the kitchen's 3-compartment sink area is not maintained in good repair.
  • Paper Test Strip Testing Devises - GRP
    TFER 229.165(g)(4) - Page 71. A test kit or other device to accurately measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution or temperature of the water used to sanitize is not readily available for use. For bleach and for quat.
Regular10/08/201490
  • Proper Cooling of Cooked/Prepared Foods - 5 penalty points
    The chicken is in/on the walkin refrigerator at a temperature of 70 to 74 degrees F after cooling for 03 hours. Observed a tray of chicken at 72°F inside the walking refrigerator after been cooling for 3 hours.
  • Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control) - 4 penalty points
    The all ready to eat foods that is/are located in the waiters' station has/have been refrigerated for more than 24 hours and is/are not marked with the day of preparation or the date which the food shall be consumed by.
  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) - 4 penalty points
    There is evidence is smoking inside the ladies restroom.
  • Warewashing & Sanitizing @ ___ ppm/Temperature - 3 penalty points
    The temperature of the rinse water in the dishwashing machine is 130 to 134 degrees F.
  • Manager Demonstration of Knowledge/Certified Food Manager - 3 penalty points
    Your employee's Fort Worth Food Manager's Certificate is expired.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The in-use utensils used for preparation or serving in the walkin refrigerator are not stored in a manner to prevent contamination of the product. Small metal trays is been use to scoop out charro beans and soup inside the walkin refrigerator. The gaskets and handlers located in the coca cola reachin refrigerator is/are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. Door handle is missing and gaskets are damage in the coca cola reachin refrigerator.
  • 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. Fan covers inside walkin refrigerator are not clean.
  • Lighting - GRP
    TFER 229.167(d)(1)(A) - Page 102. Light bulbs are not shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant. The lights inside the walkin refrigerator are not shielded.
  • Ventilation - GRP
    TFER 229.165(d)(8) - Page 62. Filters or other grease extracting equipment are not clean.
  • Outer Openings: Doors, Windows, Walls, Roof - GRP
    TFER 229.167(d)(5)(A)(iii) - Page 103. Outer doors in the kitchen do not fit properly. Damage weather strips were observed in the kitchen outer door.
Regular06/04/201478

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