EL TEJAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Violations (12)

• 2

  Certified Food Protection Manager / Food Handler Certification

  Observed no certified food manager on site at time of inspection.Corrective Actions: Ensure a certified food manager is on site at all operating hours.

• 5

  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  Observed no written procedures for bodily fluid events on site at time of inspection.Corrective Actions: Ensure written procedures for bodily fluid events are readily available on site.

• 6

  Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use

  Observed uncovered employee drink stored near three compartment sink.Corrective Actions: Ensure employee drinks are covered and stored away from food contact surfaces.

• 10

  Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible

  Observed hand sink near frying station with no paper towels.Corrective Actions: Ensure all hand sinks are properly supplied and accessible at all times.

• 15

  Food separated and protected

  Observed raw shelled eggs stored above open containers of salsa. Observed container of raw chicken stored above cooked beef in upright reach in cooler near topping cooler.Corrective Actions: Ensure raw shelled eggs are stored below ready to eat food items. Ensure raw chicken is stored in coolers according to cooking temperatures.

• 16

  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  Observed accumulation of pink organic like matter on interior of ice machine. Observed build up of food debris on can opener blade.Corrective Actions: Ensure ice machine is regularly cleaned and sanitized to prevent build up of organic matter. Ensure can opener blade is regularly cleaned and sanitized to prevent accumulation of debris.

• 23

  Proper date marking and disposition

  Observed multiple prepped food item containers in walk in cooler and reach in coolers with no date labels.Corrective Actions: Ensure all prepped food items stored in coolers are date labeled with prep date or use by date.

• 37

  Food properly labeled; original container

  Observed unlabeled containers with white powder near dry storage room.Corrective Actions: Ensure all food items no longer in original container are labeled with common food name.

• 39

  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display

  Observed 2 food item buckets stored on floor of walk in cooler. Observed several uncovered food item containers in walk in coolers and reach in coolers.Corrective Actions: Ensure all food items are stored at least 6 inches off the floor at all times. Ensure food items stored in coolers are covered and protected from contamination.

• 49

  Non-food contact surfaces clean

  Observed accumulation of debris on storage shelving in reach in coolers. Observed accumulation of grease on storage table near flat top grill.Corrective Actions: Ensure non food contact surfaces are regularly cleaned to prevent accumulation of grease and debris.

• 50

  Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

  Observed hot water at porcelain hand sinks in kitchen only able to reach and maintain 84°F.Corrective Actions: Ensure all hand sinks are able to reach and maintain 100°F at all times.

• 56

  Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

  Observed one non functional light fixture under vent hood above flat top grill.Corrective Actions: Ensure all light fixtures in food preparation and food storage areas are functional and shatter proof.