Martinez Taqueria, 4620 E Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76103 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MARTINEZ TAQUERIA
Type: Restaurant
Address: 4620 E Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76103
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 09/30/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection type

Date

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  • Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The tortillas are stored in contact with or under the pork chorizo. The beans, cilantro, and meat are being stored in bowls that are touching and uncovered in the upright refrigerator.
  • Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control) - 4 penalty points
    The all ready to eat foods that are located in the food establishment has/have been refrigerated for more than 24 hours and 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 that food service worker is drinking in an area other than designated break area while preparing/handling food or contacting clean food contact surfaces.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The blue, yellow, and orange cutting boards located in the 3-compartment sink area are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. Scoop used for dispensing rice is missing the handle and broken. The microwave oven, prep cooler, and ice scoop located in the kitchen have adhering foreign material. The in-use utensils used for preparation or serving in the flour are not stored in a manner to prevent contamination of the product. Single service, single use and clean sanitized to-go containers stored in the mop sink area are exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. The shelves located in the upright refrigerator has adhering food or food particles. Cilantro is being held in absorbant towel.
  • Toilet Facilities - GRP
    TFER 229.167(f)(2) - Page 105. Toilet tissue is not provided for each toilet room. Men's restroom does not have toilet paper.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Wall surfaces in the 3-compartment sink and dish storage areas 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. Poor lighting in the mop sink area.
  • Ventilation - GRP
    TFER 229.165(d)(8) - Page 62. Filters or other grease extracting equipment are not clean.
  • Lockers/Dressing Rooms - GRP
    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. Personal phone is being stored on the food slicer.
Regular09/30/201585
  • Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The all ready to eat foods is/are stored in contact with or under the eggs, raw in-shells.
  • Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control) - 4 penalty points
    The beans, meat, chicken, and salsas that are located in the reachin refrigerator have been refrigerated for more than 24 hours and 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
    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 manager on duty at the time of the inspection.
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated - 3 penalty points
    The reachin refrigerator in the food establishment did not have a readily available and visible thermometer. The Coca-Cola refrigerators do not have thermometers.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The can opener and holder located in the food establishment has/have adhering foreign material.
  • Thawing - GRP
    TFER 229.165(a)(11) & (d)(6) - Pages 60 &62. Frozen meat is being thawed improperly.
  • Cleaning Equipment - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(6) - Page 107. Mops are not positioned to allow air-drying or to prevent soiling of the walls, equipment, supplies or mop handle.
Regular01/22/201583
  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) - 4 penalty points
    There is evidence that all employees is drinking in an area other than designated break area while preparing/handling food or contacting clean food contact surfaces.
  • Toxic Items Properly Labeled/Stored/Used (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    The insecticide are present in the kitchen and are not needed for food service operations.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    The can opener located in the kitchen has/have adhering foreign material. Single-service or single-use articles, i.e., single-use plastic bags, buckets, etc., are being reused for food product storage in the kitchen Sour cream containers are being re-used for scoops.
  • Thawing - GRP
    TFER 229.165(a)(11) & (d)(6) - Pages 60 &62. Frozen beef product is/are being thawed improperly. Observed frozen beef been thawed in the 3-compartment sink in standing water.
  • 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.
Regular06/13/201490

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