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Related Reports NICHA'S
5059 LOOP 410 NW
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 09/19/2024
Score 93
9 SQUIRT BOTTLE FOUND STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF SHREDDED LETTUCE.
**3-302.11(A)(1) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display.**
15 BARE HAND CONTACT OBSERVED WITH READY TO EAT TORTILLAS AS EMLOYEE FILLED TORTILLA BIN. ENSURE SAFEGUARDS ARE USED WHEN WORKING WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. SAFEGUARDS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: GLOVES, TONGS, UTENSILS, FOIL, WAX PAPER, AND DELI TISSUE.
**3-301.11(B) Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods.**
37 SEVERAL UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS FOUND IN WALK-IN COOLER. MANY OF THESE PRODUCTS DO NOT REQUIRE COOLING. ENSURE FOOD ITEMS ARE COVERED WHEN IN STORAGE UNLESS IN COOLING PROCESS.
**3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.**
NICHA'S
5059 LOOP 410 NW
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 05/10/2024
Score 96
31 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING PAN IN HAND SINK. ENSURE HAND SINKS ARE USED ONLY FOR HANDWASHING.
**5-205.11 Using a hand washing facility. accessible at all times for employee use; not be used for purposes other than hand washing.**
28 OLD DATE LABELS OBSERVED ON SOME CONTAINERS. LABELS WERE FADING AND PARTIALLY BURNT. ENSURE PRODUCTS ARE ROUTINELY DATE LABELED.
**3-501.17(A) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food.**
NICHA'S
5059 LOOP 410 NW
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 12/22/2023
Score 94
9 Bin of lettuce stored directly on top of more lettuce without a layer of protection in between. Ensure containers of food are not stored on top of one another without a layer of protection in between.
**3-302.11(A)(2)(b) Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented.**
10 Serving utensil and container stored as clean and found with debris leftover on them. Ensure food debris and residue are cleaned off dishes during dishwashing procedure.
**4-601.11(A) Food-contact surfaces clean to sight and touch.**
NICHA'S
5059 LOOP 410 NW
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 08/18/2023
Score 96
5 Brown sauce found in steam table at approximately 86 degrees F at time of inspection. Ensure products are reheated to 165 degrees F before placing into steam table. **3-403.11(A) Rapidly reheat 165°F for hot holding.**
35 Employee found at tortilla prep station with open top employee drink. Ensure employees are not eating or drinking in kitchen, near food preparation. **2-401.11 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco.**
NICHA'S
5059 LOOP 410 NW
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 03/17/2023
Score 93
27 Several containers of food found in walk-in cooler (including menudo and caldo) found ranging between 104 and 141 degrees F. Ensure food is cooled to 70 degrees F before placing in walk-in cooler (2 hour max). From there, ensure food is cooled from 70 degrees F to 41 degrees F within an additional 4 hours (6 hours max for whole cooling process). **3-501.15(A) Cooling method, criteria.**
38 Sink full of raw chicken found thawing in water of 103 degrees F. Another sink found with raw beef resting in basin at room temperature (no water).
Ensure product is thawed under cold running water, in cooler overnight, or in microwave (if going to use immediately). **3-501.13(B) Thawing. under running water criteria.**
37 Open bin of what appeared to be salt found in dry goods area without cover. Two other open containers of spices observed on upper shelf nearby. Ensure food and ingredients are covered when not in use. **3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.**
9 In bar area, ice scoop found in bin of ice that was also in use as a cooling medium for other drink ingredients. Ensure ice used for drinks is kept separate from ice used as a cooling medium. Ice may be partitioned off to use one side as cooling medium and the other for customer drinks. **3-303.11 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food.**
NICHA'S
5059 LOOP 410 NW
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 11/18/2022
Score 96
38 Raw beef observed thawing in pool of cold water. Ensure products are thawed under cold running water, in coolers overnight, or in microwave (if going to use immediately). **3-501.13(B) Thawing. under running water criteria.**
5 Queso in hot hold unit at 112 degrees F. All other products found well above 135 degrees F. Ensure products are reheated to 165 degrees F before placing into steam table. **3-403.11(D) Reheat from 41°F to 165°F within 2 hours and/or Commercially processed RTE foods reheated from 41°F to 135°F within 2 hours.**
NICHA'S
5059 LOOP 410 NW
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 08/23/2022
Score 96
29 4-302.12(A) Food thermometers provided and accessible.MISSING FROM THE MILK REFRIGERATOR
34 LOSTS OF FRUIT FLIES IN BAR AND BACK STORAGE. INCREASE SANTIZING ALL SURFACES OF EQUIEPEMENT IN BAR TO ELIMINATE SUGAR, YEAST, WATER AS FOOD SOURCE, USE STICKY TRPAS AND INCREASE PEST CONTROL, PER DISCUSSION.6-501.111(B) Controlling pests. Check premises. 6-501.111(D) Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions.
39 OBSERVED MOLD IN THE SODA NOZZLES AND THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE 4-602.11(E)(1) Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety shall be cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred.
NICHA'S
5059 LOOP 410 NW
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 05/23/2022
Score 97
29 4-302.12(A) Food thermometers provided and accessible.MISSING IN MILK/SALSA GLASS DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KICTHEN.
29 4-302.14 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices.QUAT TEST STRIPS MAY HAVE GOTTEN WET, ENSURE TO PLACE THEM IN A LOCATION THAT MINIMIZES THEM FALLING IN WATER. KEEP EXTRA ON SITE.
39 4-602.11(E)(1) Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety shall be cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred.OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING IN ICE OF ICE MACHINE
NICHA'S
5059 LOOP 410 NW
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 12/16/2021
Score 99
39 228.114(a)(5)(D) Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety shall be cleaned: in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (i) at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (ii) absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.OBSERVED SLIGHT MOLD IN SODA GUN AT THE BAR AND AND SODA NOZZLES
NICHA'S
5059 LOOP 410 NW
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 09/07/2021
Score 95
10 * 228.111(n)(5) Other chemical sanitizer used in accordance with the EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions.MECHANICAL DISHWASHER NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. CONTAINER WAS LOW. USE TEST STRIPS DAILY TO ENSURE CHLORINE IS DISPENSED 50-100 PPM
39 . 228.114(a)(5)(D) Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety shall be cleaned: in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (i) at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (ii) absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.OBSERVED SLIGHT MOLD IN ICE MACHINE
41 228.66(b) Food storage containers, identified with common name of food..OBSERVED UNLABELED BULK DRY GOODS
39 DO NOT SOTRE ICE SCOOPS IN ICE BIN OF SODA DISPENSERS
NICHA'S
5059 LOOP 410 NW
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 04/26/2021
Score 92
3 * 228.75(f)(1)(A) Hot Hold (135°F or higher).OBSERVED FOOD IN HOT HOLD UNIT BELOW 135F. OBSERVED THE UNIT TEMPERATURE SET TO 118. ENSURE UNIT TEMPERATURE MAINTAINS FOOD TEMPERATURES AT 135F SO MAY NEED TO SET AT 135F OR A LITTLE HIGHER
29 * 228.108(b) Food thermometers provided and accessible.MISSING IN 3-DOOR COUNTER HEIGHT REFRIGERATOR
34 228.186(k)(2) Controlling pests. Check premises. 228.186(k)(3) Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions.OBSERVED GNATS AT BAR AREA. ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED IE...WALL, FLOORS, IN BETWEEN EQUIPEMENT, SODA GUN LINES, LIQUOR BOTTLE AND STORAGE TROUGH AND THAT PEST TREATMENTS ARE BEING COMPLETED TO MINIMIZE AND ELIMINATE PESTS.
35 228.42(a)(1) Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco.OBSERVED A BOTTLED WATER BY THE GRILL. ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES DRINKS HAVE A LID AND A STRAW
41 228.78(a) Standards of identity.OBSERVED SALT AND CORN FLOUR IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS
NICHA'S
5059 LOOP 410 NW
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 11/24/2020
Score 97
41 228.66(b) Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.OBSERVED UNLABELED BULK DRY GOODS
34 228.186(k)(2) Controlling pests. Check premises. 228.186(k)(3) Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions.OBSERVED LOTS OF GNATS IN BAR, SPECIFICALLY AROUND FLOOR SEWAGE DRAIN UNDER MARGARITA MACHINE. RUN SANITIZER DOWN ALL DRAIN, CLEAN ALL SPILLAGE AND SPLATTER AND SEEK ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL FROM COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL COMPANY, PER DISCUSSION
47 DISCONTINUE STORING ITEMS THAT COLLECT WATER IN REAR OF RESTAURANT TO PREVENT MOSQUITO BREEDING
NICHA'S
5059 LOOP 410 NW
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 09/30/2020
Score 95
9 * 228.66(a)(1)(A) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display. OBSERVED BOWLS/CONTAINERS OF FOOD STACKED ON TOP OF OTHER READY-TO-EAT FOODS ON COLD HOLD LINE. DISCONTINUE STACKING ITEMS ON TOP OF FOOD AT SERVICE LINE COOLER. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
35 228.42(a)(1) Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco. OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS (PURSES, LUNCH BOX, ETC.) SCATTERED IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. ENSURE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS ARE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA (IT'S OWN SHELF).
41 228.79(a)(2)(A) Label include the common name of the food, an adequately descriptive identity statement. OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD ITEMS/SPICES WITHOUT LABELS AND LID BROKEN. ENSURE ALL BULK CONTAINERS HAVE LABELS AND ARE IN GOOD REPAIR AND FREE OF CRACKS, BREAKS.
NICHA'S
5059 LOOP 410 NW
San Antonio , TX 78229
Date: 01/28/2020
Score 90
35 228.42(a)(1) Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco. OBSERVED DRINKS AND FOOD ITEMS BEING MOVED WHEN INSPECTOR CAME INTO KITCHEN. ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEE DRINKS ARE COVERED AND STORED AWAY FROM WORK AREA. EMPLOYEES TO EAT FOOD AWAY FROM WORK AREA.
5 * 228.73(a) Rapidly reheat 165°F for hot holding. OBSERVED RICE ON STEAM TABLE AT 76F DEGREES. ENSURE ALL FOOD ITEMS ARE HEATED TO 165F DEGREES PRIOR TO BEING PLACE ON STEAM TABLE.
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 AN EMPLOYEE TAKE A RED BUCKET TO THE HANDSINK AND FILL IT WITH WATER. ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES UNDERSTAND THAT HANDSINKS ARE ONLY TO BE USED FOR WASHING HANDS AND NOTHING FURTHER.
45 228.171(1) Materials for floor, wall, and ceiling shall be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES BROKEN AND NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. ENSURE ALL FLOOR TILES WHERE BROKEN SHALL BE FIXED/REPAIRED.
9 * 228.66(a)(1)(A) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display. OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT LID IN DRY STORAGE AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT LIDS. ENSURE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE ARE PROTECTED WITH A LID/COVER.
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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