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Related Reports TACOS & CHELA'S MEXICAN KITCHEN
9902 POTRANCO RD #115
San Antonio , TX 78245
Date: 09/10/2024
Score 91
28 Observed multiple food items with no date markings. Correction: Ensure all food items being stored longer then 24 hours is date labeled as per 3-501.17(A) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food.
45 Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen that are damaged and not the correct tiles for kitchen use. Correction: Tiles must be smooth and nonabsorbent and in good repair as per 6-101.11(A)(1) Materials for floor, wall, and ceiling shall be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
31 Observed hand wash sink in kitchen being used as a dump sink. Correction: Ensure that hand sinks are not used for anything else but washing hands as per 5-205.11 Using a hand washing facility. accessible at all times for employee use; not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
21 Observed no food handler on site during inspection. Correction: A certified food manager must be present at all times food prep is taking place as per 228.31(b) Certified food protection manager shall be present at the food establishment during all hours of operation as required in Food Code, §2-101.11 and §2-102.12.
39 Observed ice scoop handle being stored on top of ice used for serving drinks. Correction: Ensure handles of utensils do not come in contact with ready to eat food as per 3-304.12(A) In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored except as specified under subsection (B) of this section, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container.
42 Observed inside of cold hold unit used for drinks with syrup like substance below railing. Correction: Ensure to clean inside cold hold unit of all food debris spills as per 4-101.19 Nonfood-contact surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
TACOS & CHELA'S MEXICAN KITCHEN
9902 POTRANCO RD #115
San Antonio , TX 78245
Date: 05/09/2024
Score 87
45 Ceiling tiles in kitchen are not smooth and easily cleanable. There is also water damage present on some. Correction: Ensure that celing tiles are non absorbent and in good repair as per 6-101.11(A)(1) Materials for floor, wall, and ceiling shall be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
31 Observed hand washing sink being used as a dump sink. Correction: A handwashing sink may only be used to wash hands and nothing else as per 5-205.11 Using a hand washing facility. accessible at all times for employee use; not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
21 Observed no food manager at establishment during time of inspection. Correction: A foo manager must always be present during times of operation as per 228.31(b) Certified food protection manager shall be present at the food establishment during all hours of operation as required in Food Code, §2-101.11 and §2-102.12.
10 Observed multiple knives with food debris still present on blade and being stored. Correction: ensure all food contact surfaces are cleaned to sight and touch as per 4-601.11(A) Food-contact surfaces clean to sight and touch.
9 Observed cooked chicken next to raw pork and raw steak being stored above cut vegetables. Correction: Ensure that we are storing in correct manor to avoid cross contamination as per 3-302.11(A)(1) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display.
39 Observed scoop in shrimp ceviche with handle touching food product being served. Correction: Ensure handle of utensils do not come in contact with food product being served to public as per 3-304.12(A) In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored except as specified under subsection (B) of this section, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container.
47 Ensure to post up to date food permit and food report. Ensure it is visible to the public as per 8-304.11(A) Permit posted.
TACOS & CHELA'S MEXICAN KITCHEN
9902 POTRANCO RD #115
San Antonio , TX 78245
Date: 01/26/2024
Score 88
39 Observed cup being used as scoop for sugar and stored in sugar container. Correction: utensils need to be stored where handle is not in contact with food product. A cup is not a scoop as per 3-304.12(A) In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored except as specified under subsection (B) of this section, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container.
38 Observed chicken being thawed in still water and frozen chicken sitting next to it. Correction: Thawing must be done submerged under running water as per 3-501.13(B) Thawing. under running water criteria.
35 Observed 2 individuals in kitchen with no hair restraints. Correction: hair restrains must be worn while working in the kitchen as per 2-402.11 Hair Restraints effective.
30 Food permit not paid for. Correction: Establishment has 10 days to pay for food permit as per 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.
32 Observed tshirt bags being used to store food product in refrigeration unit. Correction: only food grade bags may be used as per 228.224(i) Equipment and utensils approved for food use..
18 Observed spray bottle with toxic chemical not ladled. Correction: Lable all containers with toxic chemicals as per 7-102.11 Poisonous/toxic materials or chemicals not in original container labeled.
27 observed fridge under register at a temp of 54F. Correction: Refrigeration units must be able to hold a temp of 41F or lower as per 4-301.11 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment.
TACOS & CHELA'S MEXICAN KITCHEN
9902 POTRANCO RD #115
San Antonio , TX 78245
Date: 04/07/2023
Score 99
47 8-304.11(A) Permit posted. Ensure posting current Food Establishment Permit in public view.
47 According to Chapter 13, Food Manager certificates must be registered with the City of San Antonio. Please register Food Manager certificate at 1901 S. Alamo.
TACOS & CHELA'S MEXICAN KITCHEN
9902 POTRANCO RD #115
San Antonio , TX 78245
Date: 12/06/2022
Score 92
31 6-301.12 Hand drying provision. Observed no paper towels by hand sink in kitchen area. Ensure disposable paper towels by hand sink at all times.
18 7-102.11 Poisonous/toxic materials or chemicals not in original container labeled. Observed spray bottles containing chemicals with no label. Ensure labeling chemicals that are not in original container.
29 4-302.14 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices. Observed no test kit. Ensure test kit to determine accurate concentration of sanitizing solution.
47 According to Chapter 13, Food Manager certificate must be registered with the City of San Antonio. Please register Food Manager certification at 1901 S. Alamo.
TACOS & CHELA'S MEXICAN KITCHEN
9902 POTRANCO RD #115
San Antonio , TX 78245
Date: 02/15/2022
Score 84
10 Sanitizing solution for cloth towels, was being stored in improper concentration. Ensure that when using bleach water for sanitizing, that concentration is maintained between 50-100ppm.
22 Ensure all employees who handle, prepare, wash, etc foods and wares, and are not Food Manager certified, should be Food Handler certified, with certificates made available upon request.
23 Hot water not available at hand sink in kitchen or restroom, and in three compartment sink. Manager will check water heater to verify if tank size is sufficient for what is done in establishment, to ensure hot water is available where needed, at all times.
25 Shrimp ceviche is prepared and served on site. Raw shrimp is 'cooked' with lime juice. Proper written procedures are not in place at location, and will need to have a write up, on procedure from raw product to the point of sale. Establishment should write up a letter requesting a variance. There is not specific format at this time, on how letter and request should be written. Ensure that the request states the item that is made, and that it does against the health code, in regards to cooking raw shellfish. Once variance, is submitted, a statement describing procedure on how item is prepared from raw to point of sale, will be requested by health department. Please ensure variance request is submitted within 10 day follow up to inspector.
29 Chemical test strips for sanitizers not available. Ensure to provide proper test strips for all sanitizing solutions used in establishment.
31 Hand sink was blocked and had many dirty wares in sink. Ensure that hand sink is only used for hand washing purposes. Paper towels and hot water were not available at hand sink. Ensure to provide paper towels and hot water along with hand soap. Observed area where drinks are made, near restroom, to not have a hand sink at location. Ensure that if open handling is occuring in this area, that adequate and supplied hand sinks are available. Owner stated that all beverages would be prepared in kitchen. If procedures and observations are made, differently, in future, a sink may be requested to be installed in this area.
32 Long white cutting boards where tacos are prepared, had many deep cuts and scarring. Ensure that all boards, including all wares, are in sound condition to be smooth, easily cleanable, and non absorbent.
37 Observed buckets where sanitizing solution is stored, to be sitting on the floor. Ensure that all wares, solutions, and foods, are stored 6 inches or more off the floor.
TACOS & CHELA'S MEXICAN KITCHEN
9902 POTRANCO RD #115
San Antonio , TX 78245
Date: 09/29/2021
Score 95
18 * 228.206(a) Sanitizers, criteria. **** OBSERVED: SANITIZER SOLUTION IN SANITIZING BUCKET WAS WAY ABOVE RECOMMENDED LEVELS. (WAS CORRECTED ON SITE)
21 * 228.31(a) Except as specified in (b), the permit holder shall be the person in charge or shall designate a person in charge and shall ensure that a person in charge is present at the establishment during all hours of operation. **** OBSERVED: FOOD PROGRAM MANAGER CERTIFICATION NOT PRESENT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. WHILE CONDUCTING OPEN FOOD HANDLING(FOOD PREPARATION). *** HAVE AT LEAST ONE PERSON WHILE ESTABLISHMENT IS CONDUCTING OPEN FOOD HANDLING WITH A FOOD PROGRAM MANAGER CERTIFICATION.
TACOS & CHELA'S MEXICAN KITCHEN
9902 POTRANCO RD #115
San Antonio , TX 78245
Date: 01/07/2021
Score 100 TACOS & CHELA'S MEXICAN KITCHEN
9902 POTRANCO RD #115
San Antonio , TX 78245
Date: 09/22/2020
Score 95
18 * 228.203 Poisonous/toxic materials or chemicals stored properly.
18 OBSERVED: SANITIZING BUCKETS PLACED ON FLOOR. AND SOLUTION TOO HIGH. WAS ABOVE 5OOppm.
18 ALL ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 15cm ABOVE FLOOR AND SANITIZING SOLUTION SHOULD BE AS PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND BE BETWEEN 200ppm TO 400ppm
33 * 228.111(e) Warewashing machines, manufacturers’ operating instructions.
33 * 228.111(l) Mechanical warewashing equipment, hot water sanitization temperatures..
33 * 228.115(f) Rinsing procedures.
33 OBSERVED: WASHING PROCEDURES FOR WASHING DISHES WAS DONE INCORRECTLY.
33 DISTRIBUTED DOCUMENTATION ON WASHING PROCEDURES AND EXPLAINED METHOD ON WASHING.
NOTE: The City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District presents food establishment "Inspection Scores" calculated from a perfect 100 score minus any identified violations and subsequent demerits.
The demerits system is computed based upon the number of violations found during a regular food establishment inspection. There are three categories of demerits and each are assigned a demerit score of 3, 2 or 1 points.
A total demerit score of zero (0) indicates no violations were noted at the time of the inspection and is therefore reflected in a calculated "Inspections Score" of 100. It should be noted that a score of zero (0) demerits or a calculated "Inspection Score" of 100 does not mean that absolute perfect conditions exist at a facility/restaurant, and should not be the basis for any expectation by visitors. Scores and demerits listed on this site only represent the state of the facility/restaurant at the time of inspection.
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