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Related Reports CARMELITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2218 BROADWAY
San Antonio , TX 78215
Date: 06/09/2025
Score 90
34 Observed: Back door of storage room with light visible on the bottom. Screen door leading from storage room to kitchen with a large hole in mesh. Ensure that all openings are sealed/closed off to prevent unwanted pests. No pest activity was seen at time of inspection. 6-202.15(D) Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria.
10 Observed: Food debris on the inside of clean dishes. Staff immediately removed to re-wash, rinse and sanitize. 4-601.11(A) Food-contact surfaces clean to sight and touch.
39 Observed: Condensation leaking from ceiling of walk-in cooler, gaskets missing on door of walk-in cooler. 4-501.11 Good repair and proper adjustment.
2 Observed: Guacamole on prep table (76F). Refried beans and picadillo stored overnight in walk-in unit (42-44F). All these food items must be used or disposed of by the end of the day. 3-501.16(A)(2) Cold Hold (41°F or below).
31 Observed: Hand-washing sink not reaching 100F. Staff was able to correct immediately. 5-202.12(A) Hand washing facility provide water at a temperature of at least 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
CARMELITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2218 BROADWAY
San Antonio , TX 78215
Date: 12/03/2024
Score 84
7 Observed: Peppers in walk-in unit with black debris on them. Staff immediately disposed of food items in the trash bin and poured sanitizer on them.3-101.11 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented.
15 Observed: Staff bare hand contacting RTE breakfast taco. Staff immediately threw tortilla in trash bin and put on gloves to prepare foods. 3-301.11(B) Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods.
32 Observed: Meat and produce stored in bags with lettering on them, salsa stored in a McCoy's container. Staff immediately relocated items and put them in appropriate containers. 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.
27 Observed: Refried Beans cooling on the counter without proper cooling methods being used. Proper cooling methods include: Placing the FOOD in shallow pans, Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions, Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT, Storing the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath, Using containers that facilitate heat transfer, Adding ice as an ingredient, Frequent stirring 3-501.15(A) Cooling method, criteria.
37 Observed: RTE items, produce and meat products in the walk-in cooler without covers on them. Staff immediately covered food items. 3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
42 Observed: Fans with dust and shelf racks with food debris on them in the walk-in cooler. Food debris on lid of deep freezer and debris on the seals of the lids. Ice/frost accumulation in deep freezers. Debris and sticky residue on bulk containers. Ensure that all non-food contact surfaces are cleaned regularly or as debris accumulates. 4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
34 Observed: Back door of storage room with light visible on the bottom. Screen door leading from storage room to kitchen with a large hole in mesh. Ensure that all openings are sealed/closed off to prevent unwanted pests. No pest activity was seen at time of inspection. 6-202.15(D) Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria.
42 Observed: Untreated wood under mugs behind front counter with water staining, untreated wood underneath fridge, untreated wood above three compartment sink. Sharp edges and corroded material on mop sink. 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.
45 Observed: Personal belongings on prep counter, next to food items in walk-in cooler. Ensure personal belongings are stored below and away from food items for customer. 7-209.11 Other Personal Care Items, Storage.
45 Observed: Small holes in walls in kitchen area, chipped paint in kitchen area. 6-501.11 Repairing. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
46 Observed: No lid/cover on trash bin on women's restroom. Ensure trash bin is covered. 5-501.17 Toilet room receptacle, covered.
46 Observed: Duct tape being used on the plumbing underneath the mop sink, faucet for hand washing sink is loose. 5-205.15(B) A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair.
37 Observed: Boxes of eggs and produce stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Staff immediately relocated food items to appropriate location. 3-305.11(A)(3) Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
39 Observed: Scoops without handles resting in the food containers in the walk-in unit. Ensure that all scoops have handles and that the handles are stored to prevent them from touching the food item. 3-304.12(B) In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon.
39 Observed: Knifes being stored in knife rack that had old food debris in it and one of the knifes had old food debris on it. Staff immediately removed to be cleaned. 3-304.12(C) In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under §4-602.11 and §4-702.11 of this title.
39 Observed: Clean, wet dishes being stacked one on top of another not allowing them to air dry properly. 4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph (A) of this subsection and shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying.
CARMELITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2218 BROADWAY
San Antonio , TX 78215
Date: 03/06/2024
Score 95
37 Uncovered food items in walk-in cooler.
3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
33 Hot water at automatic dishwasher not reaching 120F.
4-501.110 Mechanical warewashing equipment, wash solution temperature.
45 Observed chipping ceiling paint over ware washing area.
6-501.11 Repairing. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
42 Observed raw unpainted wood used as support for handwashing sink in kitchen.
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.
CARMELITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2218 BROADWAY
San Antonio , TX 78215
Date: 11/06/2023
Score 91
37 Food items in walk-in cooler not properly covered.
3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
28 Ensure that all food items stored longer that 24 hours are labeled with a 'use by' date that is 7 days from date of preparation.
3-501.17(A) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food.
34 Rear door not tightly fitted with light shining through bottom of door.
6-202.15(A) Outer openings, protected.
42 Open and unsealed wood used as support for handwashing sink.
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.
45 Observed chipping ceiling paint over ware washing area and wall covering coming off of wall in kitchen.
6-501.11 Repairing. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
39 Observed several frayed gaskets for cold hold units in disrepair or repaired with duct tape.
4-501.11 Good repair and proper adjustment..
27 Food items in containers placed on top of ice and not set into ice for proper cooling in food preparation area.
4-301.11 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment.
CARMELITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2218 BROADWAY
San Antonio , TX 78215
Date: 06/08/2023
Score 95
37 Observed food items in walk-in cooler not covered.
3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
45 Unsealed wood used as a wall support for hand washing sink. Ensure the following: 6-101.11(A)(3) Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be nonabsorbent.
18 Observed plastic grocery bags used for storing masa for tortillas and plastic buckets in walk-in cooler used for holding food items.
4-101.11(A) Materials used for food contact surfaces safe.
CARMELITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2218 BROADWAY
San Antonio , TX 78215
Date: 02/06/2023
Score 95
15 Observed employee assembling tacos with their bare-hands. Ensure there is no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods.
3-301.11(B) Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods.
37 Observed containers of food in walk-in cooler without coverings.
3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
45 Unsealed wood used as a wall support for hand washing sink. Ensure the following:
6-101.11(A)(3) Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be nonabsorbent.
CARMELITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2218 BROADWAY
San Antonio , TX 78215
Date: 10/14/2022
Score 97
15 Employee putting together taco with bare hands. Ensure that there is a barrier between hands and ready to eat foods.
3-301.11(B) Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods.
CARMELITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2218 BROADWAY
San Antonio , TX 78215
Date: 06/16/2022
Score 99
37 Observed container of potatoes on floor. Ensure that food is stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 3-305.11(A)(3) Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
CARMELITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2218 BROADWAY
San Antonio , TX 78215
Date: 02/08/2022
Score 98
37 Observed pot of beans on floor. Ensure that food is stored at least 6 inches off the floor at all times.3-305.11(A)(3) Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
37 Observed containers of food in walk-in without covers. 3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
39 Observed bowl used as scoop for prepared foods in walk-in. Ensure that utensils have handles. 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.
CARMELITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2218 BROADWAY
San Antonio , TX 78215
Date: 10/26/2021
Score 99
37 Observed uncovered containers of food in walk-in cooler.
Ensure that food is covered to protect from cross-contamination.
228.66(a)(1)(D) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
CARMELITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2218 BROADWAY
San Antonio , TX 78215
Date: 08/26/2021
Score 97
28 Observed many prepared foods in walk-in cooler that were not properly date marked with a prep date.
Ensure that all prepared food is labeled with a Prepared By and Use By date.
Ready-to-eat TCS food must marked to indicate the date by which food shall be consumed on the premises, sold or discarded. The ready-to-eat TCS food, if held at 41°F, can only be held for a maximum of 7 days, with day of preparation being day 1.
* 228.75(g)(1) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food.
37 Observed uncovered containers of food in walk-in cooler.
Ensure that food is covered to protect from cross-contamination.
228.66(a)(1)(D) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
CARMELITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2218 BROADWAY
San Antonio , TX 78215
Date: 06/08/2021
Score 97
37 Observed uncovered containers of food in walk-in cooler.
Ensure that food is covered to protect from cross-contamination.
228.66(a)(1)(D) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
39 Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in prepped food in walk-in cooler.
Ensure that utensils used to handle food have a handle.
228.68(b)(1) 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 (a) of this section, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container.
35 Observed personal drink stored above food preparation area.
Ensure that all personal drinks are stored in a designated area away from food preparation.
228.42(a)(1) Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco.
CARMELITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2218 BROADWAY
San Antonio , TX 78215
Date: 12/14/2020
Score 98
47 228.175(e) Handwashing signage.
Observed no hand washing signage at hand washing sink.
Ensure handwashing sinks are properly labeled and equipped.
45 228.186(a) Repairing. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
Observed uncovered/unsealed opening in kitchen ceiling.
Ensure all physical facilities are maintained in good repair. Ensure there is a mesh covering if the opening is used for ventilation to prevent any risk of contamination or pests.
CARMELITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2218 BROADWAY
San Antonio , TX 78215
Date: 07/24/2020
Score 97
39 228.114(a)- Use handled scoops instead of bowl for dispensing bulk food items.
37 228.66(a)(1)(D) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Cover food containers inside Walk-In Cooler.
45 228.171(1) Materials for floor, wall, and ceiling shall be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Need to repair back screen mesh on exit door.
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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