Mexican Inn Cafe, 13155 South Freeway , Fort Worth, TX 76028 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MEXICAN INN CAFE
Type: Restaurant
Address: 13155 South Freeway , Fort Worth, TX 76028
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 11/12/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection type

Date

Score

  • Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The raw beef is/are stored in contact with or under the chicken.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    The ice machine located in the food establishment has/have adhering foreign material. The in-use utensils used for preparation or serving in the ice maker area are not stored in a manner to prevent contamination of the product. Ice scoop stored against chain link office enclosure.
  • Food Protection - GRP (corrected on site)
    TFER 229.164(i)(1) - Page 38. The poppers is/are not covered during storage.
Regular11/12/201593
  • Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    Raw chicken stored over raw beef.
  • Handwash Facilities with Soap & Towels (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    No hand drying provisions were available at the handwash facilities in the grill area and tortilla press area.
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated - 3 penalty points
    The reachin refrigerator in the grill area did not have a readily available and visible thermometer.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    The container of ice cream in the walk in freezer is uncovered and on the floor.
Regular07/22/201590
  • Cold Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The cheese in the prep table is held at 50°F.
  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    There is evidence that food service workers 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 ice cream scoop in the freezer is stored on top of the ice cream cover which is not a sanitary surface.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    Several items in the walk in cooler are not covered.
Regular03/11/201588
  • Food Protection - GRP (corrected on site)
    Ice scoop handle in contact with ice used as food.
Regular03/11/2015100
  • Proper/Adequate Handwashing (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    Worker handled cell phone and failed to wash his hands.
  • Warewashing & Sanitizing @ ___ ppm/Temperature - 3 penalty points
    The hot water used as the sanitizer in the dishwash machine area is at an inadequate temperature of 155°F to sanitize equipment and utensils. Manager has contacted dish machine company.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    The ice scoop is in contact with an unclean surface.
  • Food Protection - GRP (corrected on site)
    The ladle handle is in contact with the salsa.
  • 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. Floor sinks in the warewash area have adhering grime.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Wall surfaces in the men's restroom are damaged. Tiles available. Work was scheduled for last night but temperature was too cold to set tiles. TFER 229.167(a) - Page 100. Unapproved materials are used for ceiling surfaces. The attic access in the warewash area is constructed of bare wood. TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Wall surfaces in the warewash area are not clean .
Regular11/06/201490
  • Cold Holding Temperature - 5 penalty points
    Sour cream, diced tomatoes and cheese in top of prep table is held at 47°F.
  • Evidence of Insect Contamination - 3 penalty points
    Flies were observed in or around the food preparation area.
  • Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System, Proper Disposal - 3 penalty points
    Wastewater/sewage is leaking/flowing from warewash sink area.
  • Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card - 3 penalty points
    Online cards are not transferred to Fort Worth.
Regular07/07/201486
  • Cold Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    Diced tomatoes and shredded cheese are not held at 41°F or less.
  • Proper Handling of Ready-To-Eat Foods (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    Worker was handling shredded cheese and later donned gloves.
  • 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 tortilla area.
  • Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System, Proper Disposal - 3 penalty points
    There are small leaks at the hand wash sink by the grill area and warewash sink area. Plumber called.
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated - 3 penalty points
    The prep table in the food preparation area did not have a readily available and visible thermometer.
  • Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card - 3 penalty points
    Your employee's Fort Worth Food Handler Card(s) are not displayed or available. Employee have a Tarrant County food handler. Employee have online food handler only. Some online cards are not transferred to Fort Worth Food Handler card. Some employees have an expired food handler card.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    TFER 229.164(i)(1) - Page 38. The flautas are not covered during storage.
Regular03/11/201479
  • Sound Condition (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    Food particles found in ice.
  • Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System, Proper Disposal - 3 penalty points
    Drain hose line not attached to gun nozzle holster,
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    Soda gun nozzle has adhering syrup.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the area around floor drain under 4 compartment sink are not clean .
  • 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.
Regular03/11/201490

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