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El Palacio Mexican Restaurant
6737 FLORES ST S
San Antonio , TX 78221
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El Palacio Mexican Restaurant
6737 FLORES ST S
San Antonio , TX 78221
Date: 07/30/2024
Score 97
21 2-101.11(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. 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.
37 3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. 3-305.11(B) Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor on case lot handling equipment.
El Palacio Mexican Restaurant
6737 FLORES ST S
San Antonio , TX 78221
Date: 03/06/2024
Score 99
35 2-402.11 Hair Restraints effective.
El Palacio Mexican Restaurant
6737 FLORES ST S
San Antonio , TX 78221
Date: 11/03/2023
Score 91
10 4-602.11(A)(5) Food-contact surfaces cleaned any time when contamination may occur.
11 228.64(e) Damaged foods. Heavily rim/seam-dented canned foods, or without the manufacturer’s complete labeling.
27 3-501.15(A) Cooling method, criteria.
37 3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
El Palacio Mexican Restaurant
6737 FLORES ST S
San Antonio , TX 78221
Date: 08/03/2023
Score 94
19 5-203.14 Backflow prevention device, when required.
37 3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. 3-305.11(A)(3) Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. 3-307.11 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination.
39 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.
45 6-501.12 Cleaning, frequency and RESTRICTIONs..
El Palacio Mexican Restaurant
6737 FLORES ST S
San Antonio , TX 78221
Date: 04/14/2023
Score 94
14 3-304.15(A) Gloves single use. 2-301.14 When to wash. ******* OBSERVED: EMPLOYEE USING GLOVE, WASHED GLOVE AND KEPT USING SAME GLOVE. WAS TOLD TO REMOVE GLOVE AND EXPLAINED GLOVES ARE FOR SINGLE USE ONLY AND NEED TO BE CHANGED WHEN CHANGING TASKS PRIOR TO HANDLING FOOD. ( WAS CORRECTED ON SITE)
35 2-401.11 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco.
37 3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. 3-305.11(A)(3) Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
42 4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
El Palacio Mexican Restaurant
6737 FLORES ST S
San Antonio , TX 78221
Date: 12/22/2022
Score 85
9 3-302.11(A)(1) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display.
11 228.64(e) Damaged foods. Heavily rim/seam-dented canned foods, or without the manufacturer’s complete labeling.
19 5-202.14 Backflow prevention device, design standard. 5-203.14 Backflow prevention device, when required.
21 2-101.11(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.
37 3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. 3-307.11 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination.
45 6-501.11 Repairing. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. 6-501.12 Cleaning, frequency and RESTRICTIONs..
28 3-501.17(A) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food. 3-501.17(C) Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food.
El Palacio Mexican Restaurant
6737 FLORES ST S
San Antonio , TX 78221
Date: 09/29/2022
Score 90
3 3-501.16(A)(1) Hot Hold (135°F or higher). Observed pork on the side of griddle with a temperature of 55 degrees F. See Remarks
19 5-203.14 Backflow prevention device, when required. Observed a hose connected to a hose connection without any backflow prevention. Place a proper backflow preventer on this connection.
31 6-301.12 Hand drying provision. Observed a hand washing sink with no paper towels available for drying. Provide for paper towels at all hand washing sinks.
31 5-205.11 Using a hand washing facility. accessible at all times for employee use; not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Observed kitchenware stored in the kitchen handwashing sink. This was removed and placed in the three compartment sink.
38 3-501.13(C)(1) Except as specified in paragraph (D) of this subsection, time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) food shall be thawed as part of a cooking process if the food that is frozen is cooked as specified in sections §3-401.11(A) or (B) or 3-401.12 of this title. Observed meats being thawed in standing water at room temperature. See Remarks.
37 3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed foods not protected from environmental hazards by covering, wrapping or packaging.
El Palacio Mexican Restaurant
6737 FLORES ST S
San Antonio , TX 78221
Date: 06/27/2022
Score 86
9 Findings: Unprotected food found in exterior of building and several areas in kitchen Corrective Actions: Ensure that all foods are stored with covering. 3-302.11(A)(1) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display. Hallazgos: se encontraron alimentos sin protección en el exterior del edificio y en varias áreas de la cocina. Acciones correctivas: Asegúrese de que todos los alimentos se almacenen tapados. 3-302.11(A)(1) Alimentos protegidos de la contaminación cruzada mediante separación, almacenamiento, preparación, mantenimiento y exhibición.
37 Findings: Bucket of beans cooling on the floor in kitchen. Corrective Actions: Ensure that all foods stored are 6 inches above the floor. 3-305.11(A)(3) Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. Hallazgos: Cubo de frijoles enfriándose en el piso de la cocina. Acciones correctivas: asegúrese de que todos los alimentos almacenados estén a 6 pulgadas del piso. 3-305.11(A)(3) Almacenar los alimentos por lo menos a 15 cm (6 pulgadas) del piso.
41 Findings: Containers of food without proper food labels. Corrective Actions: Ensure that all containers have proper food label. 3-302.12 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.. Hallazgos: Envases de alimentos sin etiquetas alimentarias adecuadas. Acciones correctivas: asegúrese de que todos los contenedores tengan la etiqueta de alimentos adecuada. 3-302.12 Contenedores de almacenamiento de alimentos, identificados con el nombre común del alimento.
38 Findings: Meat being thawed in a bucket in dry storage area. Corrective Actions: Ensure that proper thawing method is used. Thaw under running cool water or in refrigerator. 3-501.13(A) Except as specified in paragraph (D) of this subsection, time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) food shall be thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 5 degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit) or less. 3-501.13(B) Thawing. under running water criteria. Hallazgos: Carne siendo descongelada en un balde en el área de almacenamiento en seco. Acciones correctivas: Asegúrese de que se utilice el método de descongelación adecuado. Descongele bajo el chorro de agua fría o en el refrigerador. 3-501.13(A) Excepto como se especifica en el párrafo (D) de esta subsección, los alimentos con control de tiempo/temperatura por seguridad (TCS) deben descongelarse bajo refrigeración que mantenga la temperatura de los alimentos a 5 grados Celsius (41 grados Fahrenheit) o menos. 3-501.13(B) Descongelación. bajo criterios de agua corriente.
31 Findings: Food collander in hand sink. Corrective Actions: Ensure that hand sink is used only for hand washing. 5-205.11 Using a hand washing facility. accessible at all times for employee use; not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Hallazgos: colador de alimentos en el fregadero de mano. Acciones correctivas: asegúrese de que el lavabo se use solo para lavarse las manos. 5-205.11 Usar una instalación para lavarse las manos. accesible en todo momento para uso de los empleados; no debe utilizarse para otros fines que no sean el lavado de manos.
34 Findings: Roach inside kitchen. Corrective Actions: Contact pest control company. 6-501.111(B) Controlling pests. Check premises. Hallazgos: Roach dentro de la cocina. Acciones correctivas: Póngase en contacto con la empresa de control de plagas. 6-501.111(B) Control de plagas. Consulta local.
39 Findings: Ice scoop in ice machine with handle directly contacting ice. Corrective Actions: Store ice scoop with handle above ice or in a clean container. 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. Hallazgos: cucharón de hielo en la máquina de hielo con mango en contacto directo con el hielo. Acciones correctivas: Guarde la cuchara para hielo con mango sobre el hielo o en un recipiente limpio. 3-304.12(A) Utensilios en uso, almacenamiento entre usos. Durante las pausas en la preparación o distribución de alimentos, los utensilios para la preparación y distribución de alimentos deben almacenarse excepto como se especifica en la subsección (B) de esta sección, en la comida con sus asas sobre la parte superior de la comida y el recipiente.
45 Findings: Floor is slippery with grease. Food debris throughout kitchen floor. Egg shell between wall and reach in cooler. Corrective Actions: Kitchen is to be cleaned so that floor is not slippery and floor clear of debris. 6-501.12 Cleaning, frequency and RESTRICTIONs.. Hallazgos: El piso está resbaladizo con grasa. Restos de comida en todo el piso de la cocina. Cáscara de huevo entre la pared y alcance en enfriador. Acciones correctivas: La cocina debe limpiarse para que el piso no esté resbaladizo y libre de escombros. 6-501.12 Limpieza, frecuencia y RESTRICCIONES.
45 Findings: Kitchen floor tiles with crack and holes. Corrective Actions: Replace floor tiles with durable materials. Floor is to be in good repair. 6-501.11 Repairing. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Hallazgos: Azulejos del piso de la cocina con grietas y agujeros. Acciones correctivas: Reemplace las baldosas del piso con materiales duraderos. El piso debe estar en buen estado. 6-501.11 Reparación. Las instalaciones físicas se mantendrán en buen estado.
28 Findings: Stored foods in refrigerators with wrong date labels. Corrective Actions: Ensure that all foods stored are with proper date labels. 3-501.17(A) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food. Hallazgos: Alimentos almacenados en refrigeradores con etiquetas de fecha incorrectas. Acciones correctivas: asegúrese de que todos los alimentos almacenados tengan las etiquetas de fecha adecuadas. 3-501.17(A) Marcado de la fecha de preparación en el sitio de alimentos RTE/TCS.
42 Findings: Detailed cleaning is required in the kitchen. 4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Hallazgos: Se requiere una limpieza detallada en la cocina. 4-602.13 Las superficies de los equipos que no estén en contacto con los alimentos deben limpiarse con la frecuencia necesaria para evitar la acumulación de residuos de suciedad.
El Palacio Mexican Restaurant
6737 FLORES ST S
San Antonio , TX 78221
Date: 02/03/2022
Score 87
42 INTERIOR REFRIGERATOR SHELVING IN NEED OF CLEANING AS PER 228.113(3) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
37 VARIOUS PREPARED FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT COVERED. UST PROTECT AS PER 3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
45 FLOOR, WALL AREAS IN NEE OF REFURBISHING TO ALLOW FOR EASIER MAINTENANCE AS PER 6-201.11 Cleanability. Floor, wall ceiling constructed installed are smooth and easily cleanable. 4-803.13(A) Laundry facilities use limited.
9 PREPARED FOODS IN REFRIGEATORS WITHOUT COVERS/PROTECTION AS PER 3-302.11(A)(1) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display.
19 AN AIR GAP BETWEEN ICE MACHINE DRAIN PIPES AND FLOOR SEWER DRAIN NEEDED AS PER 5-202.13 Backflow prevention, air gap.
41 BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEED LABELING AS TO CONTENTS AS PER 3-302.12 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food..
28 PREPARED FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR STORAGE LONGER THAN 24 HOURS NEED DATES AS TO WHEN ENTERED INTO STORAG E AS PER3-501.17(A) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food.
34 ROACH OBSERVED - MUST TAKE PRECAUTION TO PREVENT AN INFESTATION AS PER 6-501.111(B) Controlling pests. Check premises. ..QUARTER TO HALF INCH OPENING AT BOTTOM OF BACK - COVE WITH FLOOR SWEEP. AS PER 6-202.15(D) Outer openings.
El Palacio Mexican Restaurant
6737 FLORES ST S
San Antonio , TX 78221
Date: 06/10/2021
Score 86
2 TCS foods requiring cold hold shall be maintained at 41 degrees F and below. i.e. TCS food at 51 degrees F at reach in cooler. All food moved to working reach in cooler.
20 Repair the leak at mop sink that drains directly onto the floor.
19 Provide for an air gap at the drain line twice the diameter of the drain line. i.e. drain line for ice machine
32 * 228.103(a) Equipment and utensils. Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. i.e. Ensure reach in cooler maintains 41 degrees F.
42 Thoroughly clean under/behind all food equipment, vents, piping, etc.
42 228.113(3) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Thoroughly clean all racks throughout the establishment removing debris.
45 228.186(b) Cleaning, frequency and RESTRICTIONs. Clean walls in kitchen removing debris.
42 Clean drain line at ice machine. Observed black residue.
43 Clean light shields that have build up debris.
45 Provide caulking at 3-compartment sink.
El Palacio Mexican Restaurant
6737 FLORES ST S
San Antonio , TX 78221
Date: 01/13/2021
Score 90
31 Provide hot running water to all hand sinks of at least 100 degrees F. Hot water turned off at front hand sink.
32 * 228.224(i) Equipment and utensils approved for food use. Food must be stored in food grade bags. Observed rice in a food to-go bag.
42 228.113(3) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean racks in reach in cooler removing all debris.
45 228.186(b) Cleaning, frequency and RESTRICTIONs. Clean all walls in kitchen removing debris.
45 Replace all floor tiles that are missing or broken.
43 Provide end caps for light shields. Clean light shields that have build up debris.
19 Provide for an air gap at the drain line twice the diameter of the drain line. i.e. drain line for ice machine
42 228.114(c) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Clean drain line at ice machine. Observed black residue.
42 228.113(3) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Thoroughly clean under/behind all food equipment, vents, piping, etc.
45 Provide caulking at 3-compartment sink.
El Palacio Mexican Restaurant
6737 FLORES ST S
San Antonio , TX 78221
Date: 08/27/2020
Score 90
2 * 228.75(f)(1)(B) Cold Hold (41°F/45°F or below). OBSERVED FOODS IN COLD HOLD UNIT THAT WAS NOT IN PROPER TEMPERATURE READING ABOUT 45 F. TOLD OWNER TO CHECK COOLER AND IF NEEDED CAN USE ICE TO COOL FOOD.
9 * 228.66(a)(1)(B)(ii) Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented. ENSURE TO ARRANGE UNCOOKED BEEF PATTIES ON A LOWER LEVEL COMPARED TO FRIES.
9 * 228.68(a) Food shall only contact clean surfaces of equipment, linen, single service articles. OBSERVED COOKED TONGUE IN REFRIGERATOR TOUCHING SHELF WITHOUT BEING INSIDE A PLASTIC WRAP OR CONTAINER. FOOD MUST ONLY COME IN CONTACT WITH CLEAN SURFACES IN EQUIPMENT.
42 228.113(3) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PLEASE CLEAN TOP OF STOVE WHERE GREASE WAS OBSERVED ALONG THE EDGE. ALSO, CONTINUE CLEANING BEHIND STOVE. BEHIND REFRIGERATOR.
45 228.186(a) Repairing. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. FIX FLOOR TILES THAT ARE CHIPPED OR BROKEN. ALSO CONTINUE CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT TO REDUCE/ELIMINATE GREASE OR BLACK RESIDUE BUILD UP.
32 * 228.112(a)(1) Utensils shall be maintained in a state of repair or condition that complies with the requirements specified under §§228.101 - 228.106 of this title or shall be discarded. PLEASE REPLACE ANY BROKEN/CHIPPED PLATES.
El Palacio Mexican Restaurant
6737 FLORES ST S
San Antonio , TX 78221
Date: 01/09/2020
Score 94
9 * 228.66(a)(1)(B)(ii) Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented. PLSCE RAW BEEF ON A LOWER AREA IN REFRIGERATOR AND READY TO EAT FOODS OR PREVIOUSLY COOKED FOODS ABOVE.
28 * 228.75(g)(1) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food. PLEASE DISCARD FOODS WHEN PAST EXPIRATION DATE. FOUND BEANS LABELED AS USE BY 1/6/20
42 228.113(3) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PLEASE CLEAN AROUND STOVES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT TO ENSURE RESIDUE AND GREASE DOES NOT BUILD UP.

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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