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Related Reports LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
3975 PERRIN CENTRAL
San Antonio , TX 78217
Date: 05/13/2024
Score 85
32 Observed tortillas in plastic thank you bags. Ensure food contact surfaces are designed/constructed as per;
4-101.11 Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be: durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent; sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated ware washing; finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.
32 Observed fridge missing handler. Ensure equipment is in good repair.
228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair.
29 Observed cold hold unit(s) missing thermometer. Ensure cold hold unit has thermometer.
4-204.112(A) Mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, temperature measuring device located at warmest part.
37 Observed food in freezer and fridge stored on the floor. Ensure food is stored 6 inches off floor.
3-305.11(A)(3) Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
9 Observed raw meat stored next to vegetables. Ensure raw meat is stored below vegetables.
3-302.11(A)(1) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display.
23 Observed cold water under pressure unavailable at three compartment sink. Ensure cold water under pressure is available at all times.
5-103.12 Water pressure.
46 Observed pipe leaking under three compartment sink. Observed three compartment sink faucet leaking. Ensure plumbing is in good repair.
5-205.15(B) A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair.
28 Observed food stored without use by date. Observed stored with use by date exceeding 6 days. Ensure food is labeled with use by date. Ensure use by date does not exceed 6 days (Current date plus 6. Example: food prepared on 4/1 will have a use by date of 4/7)
3-501.17(A) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food.
33 Observed three compartment sink hot water reaching maximum temperature of 104F. Ensure three compartment sink hot water reaches 110F. Water heater was adjusted.
4-501.110 Mechanical warewashing equipment, wash solution temperature.
LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
3975 PERRIN CENTRAL
San Antonio , TX 78217
Date: 11/28/2023
Score 90
36 Sani bucket sanitizing solution (bleach/water) reading 25ppm. Ensure sanitizing solution is 50-100ppm.
3-304.14(D) Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil.
9 Observed veggies stored below raw chicken. Ensure veggies are stored above raw chicken.
3-302.11(A)(1) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display.
37 Observed bucket of food stored on the floor of walk in fridge. Ensure food is stored 6 inches above floor.
3-305.11(A)(3) Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
32 Observed tortillas stored in thank you bags. Ensure food contact surfaces are designed/constructed as per;
4-101.11 Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be: durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent; sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated ware washing; finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.
46 Observed cold water at three compartment sink not working. Ensure plumbing is in good repair.
5-205.15(B) A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair.
29 Observed cold hold unit missing thermometer. Ensure cold hold units have thermometer.
4-204.112(A) Mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, temperature measuring device located at warmest part. 4-302.12(A) Food thermometers provided and accessible.
LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
3975 PERRIN CENTRAL
San Antonio , TX 78217
Date: 07/31/2023
Score 90
2 Observed small individual serving size containers of red and green sauce stored at room temperature. Ensure TCS items are held at 41F.
3-501.16(A)(2) Cold Hold (41°F/45°F or below).
28 Observed items in prep cooler and reach in cooler without use by date. Ensure food is labeled with use by date (max 6 days out).
3-501.17(A) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food.
29 Observed cold hold unit missing thermometer. Ensure cold hold units have thermometer.
4-302.12(A) Food thermometers provided and accessible.
46 Observed faucet of three compartment sink in bar area leaking at base. Ensure plumbing is in good repair.
5-205.15(B) A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair.
33 Observed three compartment sink in bar area hot water reaching 95F. Ensure three compartment sink in bar reaches 110F.
4-501.19 Manual ware washing equipment, wash solution temperature.
LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
3975 PERRIN CENTRAL
San Antonio , TX 78217
Date: 03/28/2023
Score 92
29 Observed cold hold unit missing thermometer. Ensure cold hold units have thermometers.
4-302.12(A) Food thermometers provided and accessible.
29 Establishment out of test strips. Ensure test strips are obtained.
4-302.14 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices.
41 Observed food bins stored without identifying label. Ensure food bins are labeled.
3-302.12 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food..
37 Observed food stored without cover. Ensure stored food is covered.
5-303.12 Protective cover or device.
32 Observed food stored in thank you bags. Observed tortillas stored in towels. Ensure food contact surfaces are designed/constructed as per;
4-101.11 Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be: durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent; sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated ware washing; finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.
37 Observed food stored on the floor of walk in fridge. Ensure food is stored 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11(A)(3) Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
34 Observed live pest. Ensure pest control measures are followed and logs are kept.
6-501.111(B) Controlling pests. Check premises.
39 Observed tongs stored with handles touching food. Ensure tongs are stored with handles not touching 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.
LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
3975 PERRIN CENTRAL
San Antonio , TX 78217
Date: 11/03/2022
Score 93
32 Observed tortillas stored in towels. Ensure food contact surfaces are constructed/designed as per;
4-101.11 Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be: durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent; sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated ware washing; finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.
29 Observed no test strips at time of inspection. Manager stated test strips are on the order.
4-302.14 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices.
37 Observed food stored without covers. Ensure stored food is covered.
3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
37 Observed food stored on the floor. Ensure food is stored 6 inches off the floor.
3-305.11(A)(3) Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
40 Observed single use plastic containers reused to store food. Ensure to not reuse singe use articles.
4-502.13(A) Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.
46 Three compartment sink leaking at faucet base. Ensure plumbing is in good repair.
5-205.15(B) A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair.
LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
3975 PERRIN CENTRAL
San Antonio , TX 78217
Date: 04/12/2022
Score 93
9 3-304.11 Food shall only contact clean surfaces of equipment, linen, single service articles. Observed several instances of foods contacting non food contact surfaces of equipment.
18 7-202.11(A) Approved Poisonous/toxic materials or chemicals. Observed residential pesticides in the establishment. Use pesticides which the manufacturer's label instruction state that its use is allowed in a commercial food establishment or use a licensed pest control company.
39 4-903.11(A)(1) Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored in a clean, dry location. Observed clean equipment stored in dirty bin.
LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
3975 PERRIN CENTRAL
San Antonio , TX 78217
Date: 12/08/2021
Score 92
34 228.186(k)(2) Controlling pests. Check premises. Observed roaches at cooking line fridge and under hot holding unit. Ensure presence of pests are eliminated through approved methods.
15 * 228.65(a)(2) Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods. Observed employee prepare tacos with bare hands. Food employees may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment.
46 228.149(e)(2) A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Observed leaks under sinks and faucet in warewashing area. Ensure plumbing is repaired/adjusted to be free of leaks.
32 * 228.101(a) Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be: durable, corrosion- resistant, and nonabsorbent; sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated ware washing; finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition. Observed rusty nails inside of cooler for storing tortillas. Ensure equipment is repaired/adjusted to be smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable.
37 228.66(a)(1)(D) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Ensure bulk containers and foods in cooler not in use are covered.
37 228.69(a)(1)(C) Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. Observed cases of meat stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Ensure all food, equipment, single service items, and working containers are stored at least 6 inches above the ground.
LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
3975 PERRIN CENTRAL
San Antonio , TX 78217
Date: 06/24/2021
Score 94
1 * 228.75(d)(1)(B) Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41°F. Observed container of food prepared the previous day at over 55 degrees F. Ensure proper cooling methods are used to reach required cooling times by using one or more of the following methods: 1) placing the food in shallow pans; 2) separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; 3) using rapid cooling equipment; 4) stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; 5) using containers that facilitate heat transfer; 6) adding ice as an ingredient; 7) other effective methods.
32 * 228.101(a) Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be: durable, corrosion- resistant, and nonabsorbent; sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated ware washing; finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition. Observed tortillas stored in take out bags.
32 * 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair. Observed damaged bulk bins. Ensure all utensils and equipment are free of chips, cracks, breaks, and other physical imperfections. Discard/repair all damaged utensils and equipment.
46 228.149(e)(2) A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Observed handsink by waiter's station with damaged plumbing and a leak under the two compartment sink in the warewashing area. Ensure plumbing is repaired/adjusted.
LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
3975 PERRIN CENTRAL
San Antonio , TX 78217
Date: 01/22/2021
Score 93
18 * 228.204(a)(1) Approved Poisonous/toxic materials or chemicals. Observed residential pesticides in the establishment. Use pesticides which the manufacturer's label instruction state that its use is allowed in a commercial food establishment or use a licensed pest control company.
32 * 228.101(a) Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be: durable, corrosion- resistant, and nonabsorbent; sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated ware washing; finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition. Observed foods stored in take out bags.
32 * 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair. Observed damaged bulk bins. Ensure bulk bins are repaired/replaced to be smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, and properly covered.
34 228.186(k)(2) Controlling pests. Check premises. Observed roaches in the kitchen. Ensure presences of pests are eliminated through approved methods.
47 228.248(1) Post the current permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
47 228.175(e) Handwashing signage. Ensure handwashing signage is posted in restrooms.
LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
3975 PERRIN CENTRAL
San Antonio , TX 78217
Date: 08/07/2020
Score 89
15 Observed employees not wearing gloves while handling rte foods.
Ensure employees are wearing gloves when handling rte foods.
* 228.65(a)(2) Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods.
14 Observed employees not wash their hands before putting gloves on.
Ensure hands are washed properly before putting a new set of gloves on in between tasks.
* 228.38(b)(2) Cleaning procedure--steps.
34 Observed dead pests around premise.
Ensure all dead pests are removed from premise.
228.186(k)(2) Controlling pests. Check premises.
37 Observed raw meat stored on the floor in walk in cooler.
Ensure all food is stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
228.69(a)(1)(C) Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
18 Observed toxic chemical that is meant for residential use only.
Ensure all poisonous/toxic chemicals and materials used are approved for commercial use.
* 228.204(a)(1) Approved Poisonous/toxic materials or chemicals.
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.
Any reference to specific food establishments or facilities does not constitute its endorsement or recommendation by the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District. |
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