Dona Carmen Pupuseria, 1818 Hemphill St, Fort Worth, TX 76110 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: DONA CARMEN PUPUSERIA
Type: Restaurant
Address: 1818 Hemphill St, Fort Worth, TX 76110
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 01/20/2016

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Inspection findings

Inspection type

Date

Score

  • Handwash Facilities Adequate & Access - 3 penalty points
    The handwashing sink in the restroom is not providing sufficient hot water for handwashing.
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated - 3 penalty points
    The walk in refrigerator and the food prep cooler in the kitchen did not have a readily available and visible thermometer. The employees 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.
  • Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card - 3 penalty points
    Your employee's Food Handler Cards are expired.
  • Toilet Facilities - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(8) - Page 96. Toilet room trash receptacle is not covered.
  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP (corrected on site)
    TFER 229.166(l)(14)(B) - Page 98. Outside receptacles are not covered.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Floor surfaces in the 3-compartment sink area are damaged. TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Wall surfaces in the 3-compartment sink area are damaged.
  • 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.
Regular01/20/201691
  • Cold Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The pre-cooked meat items and potatoes are at an internal temperature of 61°F and are not being maintained at 41 °F or below on the food prep cooler in the kitchen.
  • Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The seafood/fish is/are stored in contact with or under the chicharones and pork raw meat.
  • Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control) (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The food items in zip lock bags that is/are located in the reach in freezer 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.
  • Manager Demonstration of Knowledge/Certified Food Manager - 3 penalty points
    Your employee's Food Manager's Certificate is not displayed.
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated - 3 penalty points
    The walk in refrigerator and the food prep cooler in the kitchen did not have a readily available and visible thermometer. The employees 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.
  • Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card - 3 penalty points
    Your 2 employee's Food Handler Cards are expired. Your 1 employee(s) have not attended required food handler training.
  • Food - GRP
    TFER 229.164(f)(3) - Page 33. Containers of stored zip lock bagged foods are not marked with the common name of the food it contains.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    TFER 229.164(i)(1) - Page 38. The foods is/are not covered during storage in the walk in refrigerator.
  • Toilet Facilities - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(8) - Page 96. Toilet room trash receptacle is not covered.
Regular09/10/201578
  • Cold Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The fish/seafood is in/on the walkin refrigerator at an internal temperature of 36°F and is not maintained at 34 °F or below. The chicharon, bean dip in the cold hold food prep unit is at an internal temperature of 59°F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
  • Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The french fries is/are stored in contact with or under the raw meat in zip lock bag in the reach in freezer.
  • Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control) - 4 penalty points
    The raw meats that is/are located in the reach in freezer 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.
  • Manager Demonstration of Knowledge/Certified Food Manager - 3 penalty points
    Your employee's Food Manager's Training Certificate is expired. Observed that the food manager training certificate and Fort Worth food manager card were not available at time of inspection. Manager(s) failed to demonstrate knowledge of the risks of foodborne illness inherent to the food operation and/or is not a certified food manager and/or has had critical violations during this inspection.
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated - 3 penalty points
    The cook 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.
  • Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card - 3 penalty points
    Your annual health permit is not displayed. Your employee's Food Handler Cards are expired.
  • Food - GRP
    TFER 229.164(f)(3) - Page 33. Containers and bags of stored meats are not marked with the common name of the food it contains.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    The bowl that is in use and stored in the sugar at the front cashier area does not provide protection from contamination.
  • Toilet Facilities - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(8) - Page 96. Toilet room trash receptacle is not covered in the 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)(2) - Page 95. The surface for the dumpster/compactor storage is not adequate. Observed the dumpster on grass.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the kitchen are not clean .
  • Ventilation - GRP
    TFER 229.165(d)(8) - Page 62. Filters or other grease extracting equipment are not clean.
  • Plumbing- GRP
    TFER 229.166(i)(5) - Page 94. The faulty RPZ valve in the employee restroom is not maintained in good repair and is leaking. Observed RPZ valve leaking into bucket in employee bathroom.
  • National Sanitation Foundation Approved Equipment - GRP
    Fort Worth Ordinance 12553, Section 16-122 (a). The bowl stored in the sugar in the front cashier area does not meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent.
Regular05/12/201578
  • Hot Holding Temperature - 5 penalty points
    The tamales is in the pot at a temperature of 90 to 94 degrees F and is not being maintained at 135 °F or above.
  • Manager Demonstration of Knowledge/Certified Food Manager - 3 penalty points
    Your employee's Food Manager's Training Certificate is expired.
  • Toilet Facilities - GRP
    TFER 229.167(d)(4) - Page 103. Toilet room is not equipped with a tight fitting and self-closing door.
  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(14)(B) - Page 98. Outside receptacles are not covered. TFER 229.166(l)(15) - Page 98. Drain plugs are not installed in outside receptacles.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • National Sanitation Foundation Approved Equipment - GRP
    Fort Worth Ordinance 12553, Section 16-122 (a). The microwave oven does not meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent.
Follow-up01/12/201592
  • Cold Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The cheese is at an internal temperature of 55 to 59 degrees F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
  • Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The ready to eat foods are stored in contact with or under the eggs, raw in-shells.
  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    There is evidence that employee is drinking in an area other than designated break area while preparing/handling food or contacting clean food contact surfaces.
  • Warewashing & Sanitizing @ ___ ppm/Temperature (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    The facility is not washing, rinsing and sanitizing equipment and utensils properly in the three compartment sink provided.
  • Manager Demonstration of Knowledge/Certified Food Manager - 3 penalty points
    Your employee's Food Manager's Training Certificate is expired.
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated - 3 penalty points
    The cook 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.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The ice machine and utensils located in the kitchen have adhering foreign material.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    TFER 229.164(j)(1) - Page 39. Displayed fruit water must be protected from contamination.
  • 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. Cardboard used to cover shelves.
  • Toilet Facilities - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(8) - Page 96. Toilet room trash receptacle is not covered. TFER 229.167(d)(4) - Page 103. Toilet room is not equipped with a tight fitting and self-closing door.
  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(14)(B) - Page 98. Outside receptacles are not covered. TFER 229.166(l)(15) - Page 98. Drain plugs are not installed in outside receptacles.
  • Lighting - GRP
    TFER 229.167(g)(2) - Page 105. There is inadequate lighting in the dry food storage area to permit thorough cleaning.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Plumbing- GRP
    TFER 229.166(i)(5) - Page 94. The faulty sink in the 3-compartment sink area is not maintained in good repair.
  • National Sanitation Foundation Approved Equipment - GRP
    Fort Worth Ordinance 12553, Section 16-122 (a). The microwave oven does not meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent.
Regular01/08/201575
  • Cold Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The pre-packaged ice creams is in/on the ice cream freezer at an internal temperature of 60°F - 70°F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below. The pork and meat mixtures is at an internal temperature of 65°F - 70°F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
  • Proper/Adequate Handwashing (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The food service worker did not follow procedures for proper handwashing. *washed hands at 3-compartment sink
  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) - 4 penalty points
    There is evidence that food service workers is eating and drinking in an area other than designated break area while preparing/handling food or contacting clean food contact surfaces. Open bottles of water and food on the food prep tables
  • Evidence of Insect Contamination - 3 penalty points
    Flies were observed in or around the food establishment.
  • Manager Demonstration of Knowledge/Certified Food Manager - 3 penalty points
    Manager(s) failed to demonstrate knowledge of the risks of foodborne illness inherent to the food operation and/or is not a certified food manager and/or has had critical violations during this inspection. **There is not a certified food manager on duty.
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated - 3 penalty points
    The food service worker 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. The walkin refrigerator 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 panel located in the kitchen has/have adhering foreign material.
  • Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card - 3 penalty points
    Your employee(s) have not attended required food handler training.
  • 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 229.167(d)(4) - Page 103. Toilet room is not equipped with a tight fitting and self-closing door.
  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(15) - Page 98. Drain plugs are not installed in outside receptacles. TFER 229.166(l)(2) - Page 95. The surface for the dumpster/compactor storage is not adequate. on grass
  • Ventilation - GRP
    TFER 229.165(d)(8) - Page 62. Filters or other grease extracting equipment are not clean.
Regular09/05/201472
  • Hot Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The beans are on the food prep table at a temperature of 65 to 69 degrees F and are not being maintained at 135 °F or above.
  • Sound Condition (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The deli ham and milk are unsound and should not be sold, served or consumed. The milk expired 4/27/14 and the ham expired 5/12/14.
  • Proper Handling of Ready-To-Eat Foods - 4 penalty points
    The cook is handling tortillas with their bare hands.
  • Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    Unsanitary ice that has been used to cool melons, fish, packaged food or canned beverages or cooling coils/tubes is being consumed or is being used as food. Ice cream is being stored in the ice machine.
  • Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control) (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The ready-to-eat potentially hazardous shrimp prepared and held in the walkin refrigerator has exceeded the maximum holding time in which it may be served. The shrimp is date marked 4-28-14.
  • Manager Demonstration of Knowledge/Certified Food Manager - 3 penalty points
    Manager(s) failed to demonstrate knowledge of the risks of foodborne illness inherent to the food operation and/or is not a certified food manager and/or has had critical violations during this inspection. There is not a certified food manager on duty.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    TFER 229.164(i)(2) - Page 38. The eggs are not stored in food storage areas. Eggs are sitting directly on the floor in the walkin refrigerator. TFER 229.164(i)(1) - Page 38. The all ready to eat foods are not covered during storage.
  • Thawing - GRP
    TFER 229.165(a)(11) & (d)(6) - Pages 60 &62. Frozen meat is being thawed improperly.
  • Toilet Facilities - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(8) - Page 96. Toilet room trash receptacle is not covered.
  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(14)(B) - Page 98. Outside receptacles are not covered. TFER 229.166(l)(2) - Page 95. The surface for the dumpster/compactor storage is not adequate. Dumpster is sitting on grass.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(c)(6)(A) - Page 101. Ceiling covering/panels in the employee's restroom are not installed or attached.
  • Ventilation - GRP
    TFER 229.165(d)(8) - Page 62. Filters or other grease extracting equipment are not clean.
  • 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.
Regular05/13/201476

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