New Bamboo Garden Buffet, 3401 Altamesa Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76133 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: NEW BAMBOO GARDEN BUFFET
Type: Restaurant
Address: 3401 Altamesa Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76133
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 12/01/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection type

Date

Score

  • Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    Pan of raw eggs stored over other food items in reach in refrigerator in Mongolian grill area
  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    Pan stored in hand sink at mongolian grill area. Tong handle in contact with noodles in pan.
  • Warewashing & Sanitizing @ ___ ppm/Temperature (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    Worker washed fruit bowl in three compartment sink but failed to sanitize.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The in-use utensils used for preparation or serving in the food preparation area are not stored in a manner to prevent contamination of the product. Tongs stored on the gas line cut off handle.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    TFER 229.164(i)(2) - Page 38. The prepared veggies is/are stored on the floor in the walk in cooler,
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Wall surfaces in the dry storage area are damaged.
  • 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. Light in walk in freezer is out.
Regular12/01/201586
  • Cold Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The raw shrimp is in/on the reachin refrigerator at an internal temperature of 42 to 44 degrees F and is not being maintained at 34 °F or below.
  • Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    Raw shrimp stored above ready to eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked pork.
  • Proper/Adequate Handwashing (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The cooks do not have soap to properly wash their hands.
  • 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 grill area.
  • Toxic Items Properly Labeled/Stored/Used - 3 penalty points
    The detergent for warewashing is stored in a bucket that is labeled sanitizer.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    Utensils for cleaning the mongolian grill are stored in standing water in a bucket on the floor. Utensils at the mongolian grill are stored in standing water.
  • Posting Consumer Advisories- Choking/Reminder/Buffet - 3 penalty points
    Raw or undercooked animal derived product warning brochures, advisories, label statements, table tents, placards or other effective means of notifying certain especially vulnerable customers of the significantly increased risk associated with eating raw or undercooked animal derived product are not available in the facility.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    TFER 229.164(i)(2) - Page 38. The boxed food items are stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and freezer.
  • Single-service/Single-use Articles - GRP
    Single use containers are being re-used.
  • National Sanitation Foundation Approved Equipment - GRP
    Fort Worth Ordinance 12553, Section 16-122 (a). The food containers does not meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent.
Regular09/02/201575
  • Cold Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The fish fillets in the walk in cooler are held at 39°F.
  • Evidence of Insect Contamination - 3 penalty points
    Flies and gnats were observed in the kitchen and storage areas. A roach was observed by the dish machine area.
  • Evidence of Rodents/Other Animals - 3 penalty points
    Evidence of Mice was observed in or around the dishwash machine area.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The interior of the ice cream freezer is heavily soiled.
  • Food - GRP
    TFER 229.164(f)(3) - Page 33. Containers of stored various food products are not marked with the common name of the food it contains.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    Stored food is uncovered. Several food items are stored on the floor of the walk in freezer.
Regular06/01/201586
  • Cold Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    Garlic in oil held at 50°F.
  • Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    Eggs stored over thawed frozen corn in walk in cooler. Chicken stored over shrimp in the reach in refrigerator.
  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    There is a bowl in the hand sink at the mongolian grill area.
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated - 3 penalty points
    The ice cream freezer in the mongolian grill area did not have a readily available and visible thermometer.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    Coffee maker has adhering food matter about the spout area. Pitchers of water stored adjacent to hand sink. Chicken tubs are cracked and are not commercial equipment. Kikoman buckets are being re-used.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    Some food items in walk in freezer are not covered.
  • 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. ex: towel holders, soap dispensers,vents
  • 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.
  • Single-service/Single-use Articles - GRP (corrected on site)
    Coffee filters stored improperly.
  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(14)(B) - Page 98. Outside receptacles are not covered.
  • Outer Openings: Doors, Windows, Walls, Roof - GRP
    TFER 229.167(d)(5)(A)(iii) - Page 103. Outer doors in the dishwash machine area do not fit properly.
Regular03/06/201581
  • Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    Salas mix is stored under raw beef. Pizza is stored under raw fish in Mongolian Grill area refrigerator.
  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    There is an employee cup of water with lemon on the prep table in the Mongolian Grill area.
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated - 3 penalty points
    The food prep cooler in the grill area did not have a readily available and visible thermometer.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    Bulk bin is soiled. Storage shelf in warewash area is soiled. The container storing chicken in the walk in cooler is not commercial grade. Tong handles are in contact with food on the buffet table. Rice pot in kitchen is heavily soiled with food matter.
  • Food - GRP
    TFER 229.164(f)(3) - Page 33. Containers of stored bakery products are not marked with the common name of the food it contains.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    Food is stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and freezer.
  • Thawing - GRP
    TFER 229.165(a)(11) & (d)(6) - Pages 60 &62. Frozen beef product is/are being thawed improperly. Frozen product placed on Mongolian Grill buffet.
  • Lighting - GRP
    TFER 229.167(d)(1)(A) - Page 102. Light bulbs are not shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant. Broken light shield in kitchen near warewash machine.
Regular12/02/201486
  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    There is evidence that chef is drinking in an area other than designated break area while preparing/handling food or contacting clean food contact surfaces.
  • Manager Demonstration of Knowledge/Certified Food Manager - 3 penalty points
    Your employee's Fort Worth Food Manager's Certificate is not available. Chef has obtained Food Manager Certificate but not yet obtained Fort Worth Food Manager card.
Follow-up09/26/201493
  • Cold Holding Temperature - 5 penalty points
    Pasta is held on the prep table in the Mongolian Grill area at 50°F for less than 30 minutes. Eggs held at 50°F for less than one hour.
  • Hot Holding Temperature - 5 penalty points
    Sushi rice is held at 70°F.
  • Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    Shrimp stored under raw beef in walk in cooler.
  • Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control) - 4 penalty points
    There is no date marking occuring in establishment.
  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    Bowl in hand sink at Mongolian Grill. Cloth used to cover sushi rice.
  • 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
    Handle on reach in 2 door refrigerator is broken. Can opener has adhering grime.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    TFER 229.164(i)(2) - Page 38. The raw meats are stored on the walk in floor.
  • 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.
Regular09/03/201472
  • Cold Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    Raw seafood held at 37°F. Fish fillet,oyster and shrimp.
  • Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    Raw shrimp stored under raw beef.
  • Evidence of Insect Contamination - 3 penalty points
    Flies were observed in or around the food preparation area.
  • Evidence of Rodents/Other Animals - 3 penalty points
    Evidence of Mice was observed in or around the dry storage area.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    Shelving in the reach in refrigerator units are soiled. Food containers are soiled.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    TFER 229.164(i)(1) - Page 38. The raw and prepared foods is/are not covered during storage.
  • 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.
Regular06/03/201482
  • Cold Holding Temperature - 5 penalty points
    Raw fish sushi is at 48°F and not being maintained at 34°F. A citation will be issued for future reoccuring violation. The water melon is at 49°F, cantaloupe 50°F, cheese 49°F, raw eggs with shell intact 58°F, garlic in oil 44°F, and sliced tomato is at 61°F. A citation will be issued for future reoccuring violation.
  • Cross-Contamination of Raw/Cooked Foods/Other (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    Raw fish are over the ready to eat vegetables in the reachin cooler located in the Mongolian grill. A citation will be issued for future reoccuring violation.
  • Water Supply-Approved/Adequate/Hot & Cold Under Pressure (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    Water hose are being stored on the floor in the mop sink.
  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The handwashing sink by the prep table in the kitchen is used for purposes other than handwashing. Phone cable and cell phone are stored on the hand sink.
  • Handwash Facilities Adequate & Access - 3 penalty points
    The handwashing sink in the by the prep table located in the kitchen is not in proper working order to permit adequate handwashing.
  • Toxic Items Properly Labeled/Stored/Used - 3 penalty points
    Working containers of chemical are not properly labeled.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The plastic tub containing the utensils has adhering foreign materials. A citation will be issued for future reoccuring violation.
  • Thawing - GRP (corrected on site)
    TFER 229.165(a)(11) & (d)(6) - Pages 60 &62. Frozen packages of ribs are being thawed improperly.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the walkin refrigerator and storage room are not clean .
Regular03/04/201474

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