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SABOR A LA MEXICANA RESTAURANT
920 MILITARY DR SE
San Antonio , TX 78214
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SABOR A LA MEXICANA RESTAURANT
920 MILITARY DR SE
San Antonio , TX 78214
Date: 09/09/2024
Score 100
SABOR A LA MEXICANA RESTAURANT
920 MILITARY DR SE
San Antonio , TX 78214
Date: 03/13/2024
Score 99
37 OBSERVED: Various food containers uncovered. CORRECTIVE ACTION: All food not actively in use must be covered. FOOD CODE: 3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
SABOR A LA MEXICANA RESTAURANT
920 MILITARY DR SE
San Antonio , TX 78214
Date: 11/14/2023
Score 100
SABOR A LA MEXICANA RESTAURANT
920 MILITARY DR SE
San Antonio , TX 78214
Date: 08/10/2023
Score 99
37 OBSERVED: Various food items throughout without covers. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Cover all food while not actively in use. FOOD CODE: 3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
SABOR A LA MEXICANA RESTAURANT
920 MILITARY DR SE
San Antonio , TX 78214
Date: 04/17/2023
Score 96
37 OBSERVED: Various food items throughout without food coverings or lids. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure coverings/lids are placed on foods that are not actively in use FOOD CODE: 3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
45 OBSERVED: Openings and holes in ceiling and wall in back room next to ice machine. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure all holes are covered and missing ceiling covers are replaced FOOD CODE: 228.171 Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings.
29 OBSERVED: Missing test strips for sanitizer solution CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure sanitizer test strips are used to measure concentration of solution. For bleach 50-100ppm. FOOD CODE: 4-302.14 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices.
SABOR A LA MEXICANA RESTAURANT
920 MILITARY DR SE
San Antonio , TX 78214
Date: 01/05/2023
Score 89
1 3-501.14(A)(2) Observed food being cooled by placing container of food on top of ice. Ice must reach to the same level as the food in the container.
45 7-209.11 Observed personal phones on food prep areas and on food contact surfaces (plates).
19 5-202.13 Backflow prevention, air gap needed in bar area and under the ware washer. Air gap must be double the size of the diameter of the drain pipe or 1 inch. Which ever is bigger.
29 4-501.116 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device.
32 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair. Observed walk in cooler door damage. Insides were exposed and not sealed at bottom, light coming through.
SABOR A LA MEXICANA RESTAURANT
920 MILITARY DR SE
San Antonio , TX 78214
Date: 05/16/2022
Score 89
41 Food storage containers with bulk items (flour, sugar, beans) need to be labeled with the common name of the food. 3-601.11 Standards of identity.
37 Observed food containers being stored directly on the floor at time of inspection. 3-305.11(A)(3) Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
32 Observed food containers being stored on top of other foods in sandwich prep unit. Cook addressed issue at time of inspection. All foods in unit are cooked before served. 4-202.11 Cleanability. Food-contact surfaces..
15 Observed cook touching ready-to-eat foods with bare hands during time of inspection. Cook put on gloves once management was alerted. 3-301.11(B) Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods.
39 Observed ice scoop used for ice machine improperly stored at time of inspection. 3-304.12(E) In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety.
45 Leak in ice machine in the bar area needs to be fixed. 6-501.11 Repairing. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
34 Noticeable amount of flies found throughout the establishment, primarily in the bar area. 6-501.111(B) Controlling pests. Check premises.
45 Ensure unneeded equipment and items are disposed of properly. 6-501.114 Maintaining premises, unnecessary items and litter.
44 Dumpster lid open at time of inspection. 5-501.113(A)(2) Covering receptacles after filled.
44 Area surrounding dumpster visibly dirty with litter and unneeded items. 5-501.115 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures.
SABOR A LA MEXICANA RESTAURANT
920 MILITARY DR SE
San Antonio , TX 78214
Date: 11/01/2021
Score 92
21 No certified food manager (CFM) found at the time of inspection. * 228.33(a) At least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program.
37 Food containers stored directly on floor in the walk in cooler. 228.69(a)(1)(C) Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
32 Observed black, mildew-like residue on the rim of the ice machine. * 228.224(f)(2) Ice storage container criteria.
42 Walk in cooler fans accumulating dust and mold-like material. 228.113(3) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
38 Observed meats being thawed out under still water. Ensure meat is thawed out under running water. 228.75(c)(2) Thawing. under running water criteria.
44 Grease trap and trash receptacle were not covered at the time of inspection. 228.152(n)(1)(A) Covering receptacles. if contain food residue and are not in continuous use.
SABOR A LA MEXICANA RESTAURANT
920 MILITARY DR SE
San Antonio , TX 78214
Date: 06/11/2021
Score 92
41 Observed food containers in the kitchen and walk in cooler without proper identification. Ensure food containers are labeled properly with the common name of the food. 228.66(b) Food storage containers, identified with common name of food..
37 Observed food containers in the walk in cooler stored directly on the floor. Ensure food are stored at least 6 inches off the floor. 228.69(a)(1)(C) Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
32 The rim of the ice storage container was visibly dirty and white film/residue was building on the rim. Ensure the ice storage remains in good, cleanable condition and free of any accumulation of dust, debris, or residue. * 228.224(f)(2) Ice storage container criteria.
18 Observed toxic chemicals stored improperly in the bar area. Ensure toxic chemicals are stored properly. Corrected on site. * 228.203 Poisonous/toxic materials or chemicals stored properly.
34 Observed noticeable amount of fruit flies near the bar area. Ensure fruit fly population is minimized by eliminating any harborage conditions and bringing pest control, if necessary. 228.186(k)(2) Controlling pests. Check premises.
SABOR A LA MEXICANA RESTAURANT
920 MILITARY DR SE
San Antonio , TX 78214
Date: 11/23/2020
Score 85
9 * 228.66(a)(1)(A) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display. Observed cooked/ready-to-eat (RTE)foods not covered while being improperly cooled at room temperature in the kitchen. Make sure to always protect protect RTE food from contamination.
15 * 228.65(a)(2) Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods. Observed employees handling RTE foods with bare hands. Make sure employees use some form of barrier when handling RTE foods.
22 * 228.33(c) Food Handler Training criteria. Food employees not food handler certified. Make sure all food employees take and pass and approved food handler training course and be certified.
27 * 228.75(e)(1) Cooling method, criteria. Observed cooked/RTE foods being improperly cooled at room temperature. Make sure cooked foods are properly cooled such as by using ice water bath.
29 * 228.108(e) Sanitizing solutions, testing devices. No test strip on site. Provide a test strip for testing sanitizer solutions.
31 * 228.149(a) Using a hand washing facility. accessible at all times for employee use; not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Observed scrubbing objects in hand washing sink. A hand washing sink should be free and clear of any objects.
36 228.68(d)(2)(A) Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored. Observed several wiping clothe on counter tops. Make sure all in-use wiping clothes are stored in a sanitizer solution.
SABOR A LA MEXICANA RESTAURANT
920 MILITARY DR SE
San Antonio , TX 78214
Date: 09/03/2020
Score 92
18 * 228.202 Poisonous/toxic materials or chemicals not in original container labeled. PLEASE LABEL SPRAY BOTTLE CONTAINERS WITH CHEMICALS WITH NAME OF CHEMICAL.
18 * 228.203 Poisonous/toxic materials or chemicals stored properly. PLEASE DO NOT KEEP PEPTO BISMOL IN TOP AREA OF WALK IN COOLER RACKS NEXT TO FOOD. EMPLOYEE MOVED IT FROM LOCATION IT WAS STORED.
31 * 228.175(b) Hand washing cleanser, availability. HAND SINK NEAR BAR NEEDS TO HAVE SOAP.
31 * 228.175(c) Hand drying provision.. HAND SINK NEAR BAR NEEDS TO HAVE PAPER TOWELS TO DRY HANDS.
35 228.42(a)(1) Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco. PLEASE DO NOT LET EMPLOYEES EAT IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR FOOD LINE.
38 228.75(c)(2) Thawing. under running water criteria. PLEASE ENSURE TO THAW FROZEN FOOD EITHER BY SWITCHING FROM THE FREEZER TO REFRIGERATOR/WALK IN, OR UNDER RUNNING WATER.
39 228.124(a)(2)(B) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph (1) of this subsection and shall be stored covered or inverted. PLEASE ENSURE THAT PLATES AND BOWLS ARE STORED COVERED OR INVERTED. OBSERVED SOME OVER THE LINE AND THESE WERE NOT COVERED NOR INVERTED.

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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