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Related Reports BLANQUITA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2110 CUPPLES RD
San Antonio , TX 78226
Date: 09/26/2024
Score 93
42 Observed: All stainless steel shelves in kitchen with contact paper - paper is cracking and not in good repair.
Ensure all non-food contact surfaces are clean and in good repair, as per.....4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. 4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
41 Observed: Bulk containers of food without proper name of contents.
Ensure all bulk containers are labeled with contents, as per....3-302.12 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food..
42 Observed: Heavy in place mixer stored on raw wood pallet.
Ensure all raw wood is painted or sealed with a clear coat to preserve wood from mold, as per...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.
32 Observed: Grills and fryers with an accumulation of grease.
Ensure all equipment to be cleaned in place and sanitized, as per....4-202.12 Cleaned in place (CIP) equipment. CIP equipment shall meet the characteristics specified under §4-202.11 and shall be designed and constructed so that: cleaning and sanitizing solutions circulate throughout a fixed system and contact all interior food-contact surfaces; and the system is self-draining or capable of being completely drained of cleaning and sanitizing solutions; and CIP equipment that is not designed to be disassembled for cleaning shall be designed with inspection access points to ensure that all interior food-contact surfaces throughout the fixed system are being effectively cleaned.
9 Observed: Different types of protein being stored incorrectly.
Ensure all food items are stored properly on Food chart to ensure no contamination occurs, as per....3-302.11(A)(2) Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, holding, display.
BLANQUITA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2110 CUPPLES RD
San Antonio , TX 78226
Date: 05/30/2024
Score 90
31 OBSERVED: Kitchen hand sink had bagged food items inside and not allowing for employees to wash hands.
Ensure kitchen hand sink is accessible at all times for employees to wash hands, as per...5-205.11 Using a hand washing facility. accessible at all times for employee use; not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
18 OBSERVED: An open container of bleach sitting next to unprotected food items on freezer in kitchen.
Ensure all toxic chemicals are properly stored away from open food items, as per...7-201.11 Poisonous/toxic materials or chemicals stored properly.
19 OBSERVED: A leak at the three compartment sink at grease trap.
Ensure leak at grease trap and three compartment sink is fixed, as per....5-205.15(A) A plumbing system shall be repaired according to the Plumbing Code.
19 OBSERVED: Spray hose at the three compartment sink is sitting below top of sink.
Ensure a one inch air gap is provided between spray hose and top of sink, as per.....5-202.13 Backflow prevention, air gap.
18 OBSERVED: Two cans of house-hold insecticides (Hot Shot) being stored under three compartment sink.
Ensure all unapproved insecticides are removed from premises, as per....7-206.11 RESTRICTED use pesticides, criteria.
32 OBSERVED: An unapproved "thank you" bag was being used to store masa dough for tortillas.
Discontinue the use of unapproved bags for food items, as per....228.224(i) Equipment and utensils approved for food use..
BLANQUITA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2110 CUPPLES RD
San Antonio , TX 78226
Date: 01/11/2024
Score 84
38 OBSERVED: Tubes of frozen hamburger meat being defrosted at room temperature in hand sink in kitchen.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure all frozen food items are properly defrosted by: 1) in a refrigerator at 41F degrees or below for several days, 2) under continuous cold running water, 3) microwaved and then cooked or 4) cooked frozen, as per....
3-501.12(A) Time/temperature controlled for safety food, slacking. Food temperature at 5 degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit) or less. 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. 3-501.13(C)(2) TCS food shall be thawed as part of a cooking process if the food that is frozen is thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment, with no interruption in the process.
18 OBSERVED: Spray bottles with liquid inside without a label.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure all spray bottles are properly labeled with name of contents, as per...7-102.11 Poisonous/toxic materials or chemicals not in original container labeled.
18 OBSERVED: Blue bottle (Febreeze) is being used for water for tortilla machine.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Discontinue the use of chemical container being reused for food/liquid, as per....7-203.11 Chemical container not used for food.
31 OBSERVED: Tubes of frozen meat and bucket with blue water and hot pad being stored in hand sink in kitchen.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure hand sink is only used for washing of hands and not storing anything inside and accessible at all times for employees to wash hands, as per.....5-205.11 Using a hand washing facility. accessible at all times for employee use; not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
14 OBSERVED: No employees washed hands at time of inspection and handling raw/ready-to-eat foods.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure all employees are properly washing their hands after handling food items, changing tasks, etc., as per....2-301.14 When to wash.
15 OBSERVED: Employee handling ready-to-eat cold foods with bare hands on line.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure all employees are limiting bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods by wearing gloves, as per.....3-301.11(B) Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods. 3-301.11(C) Limit bare hand contact with all other foods.
35 OBSERVED: Open drinks (soda cans/water bottles) in kitchen and work areas.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure all employee drinks are in a non-spillable container with a lid and straw, no bottles, as per.....2-401.11 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco. (B) A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1)The EMPLOYEE'S hands; (2)The container.
32 OBSERVED: Container of food not approved for use of food storage.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure all food containers are food grade and approved for use, as per...228.224(i) Equipment and utensils approved for food use..
42 OBSERVED: Raw wood platform being used at tortilla mixing area.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure all raw wood is painted or sealed to protect from corrosion, as per....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.
BLANQUITA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2110 CUPPLES RD
San Antonio , TX 78226
Date: 08/28/2023
Score 92
31 OBSERVED: Packaged raw meats being defrosted inside the only hand washing sink in kitchen.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Discontinue use of the only hand washing sink for defrosting any food items since this is THE ONLY place for employees to wash hands properly, as per....5-205.11 Using a hand washing facility. accessible at all times for employee use; not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
41 OBSERVED: Bulk containers with food items without proper labeling on container in storage.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure all bulk containers of spices or food items to be properly labeled with contents, as per.....3-302.12 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food..
35 OBSERVED: Water bottle in freezer and inside walk-in cooler (creamers, pink lid shakers, etc.) food/drink items were on all different shelves.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure all employee food/drink items shall be on a designated shelf marked "Employee food/drinks", as per......2-401.11 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco.
9 OBSERVED: Food items in walk-in cooler without lids or covers for protection against contamination.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure all food items in walk-in cooler are covered or have lids for protection against contamination, as per.....3-302.11(A)(1) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display.
40 OBSERVED: Single service/use containers (chicharrones, spices) containers being reused to store other food items.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure all single use/service containers not be reused to hold other food items, as per....4-502.13(A) Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.
BLANQUITA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2110 CUPPLES RD
San Antonio , TX 78226
Date: 01/26/2023
Score 94
36 OBSERVED: WET TOWEL ON COUNTER AT TORTILLA AREA.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: ENSURE ALL WET TOWELS ARE PLACED IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE OR IN BETWEEN USES.
3-304.14(B)(1) Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored.
10 OBSERVED: SANITIZER WATER AT 25PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: ENSURE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER WATER IS BETWEEN 50-100PPM, USE CHLORINE TESTING STRIPS. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
4-501.114(A) Chlorine sanitizing solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart.
32 OBSERVED: BLACK BAGS BEING USED TO COVER FOOD (RAW TORTILLA BALLS).
CORRECTIVE ACTION: ENSURE NO COLORED (BLACK OR GREEN) OR NON-FOOD GRADE BAGS ARE USED FOR COVERING FOOD (RAW TORTILLA BALLS), YOU CAN USE WHITE OR CLEAR FOOD GRADE BAGS.
228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair.
BLANQUITA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2110 CUPPLES RD
San Antonio , TX 78226
Date: 09/16/2022
Score 96
22 Employee was handling tortilla with fingernail polish on. Employees working with food who have fingernail polish or coatings or fake nails, must wear gloves when working with food as per 2-302.11(B) Nail polish, fake nails, criteria.
37 Breaded fish in walk-in and salsa's in reach in cooler were uncovered. Food stored in refrigerators must be covered as per 3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
35 Employees on cook's line were wearing watches and bracelets. No jewelry is allowed on arms when working with food. Watches are defined as a jewelry item. 2-303.11 Jewelry Prohibition. While preparing FOOD, FOOD EMPLOYEES may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands.
BLANQUITA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2110 CUPPLES RD
San Antonio , TX 78226
Date: 07/01/2022
Score 94
27 One walk in cooler had an ambient temperature of 60F, with the air coming off the fans at 56F. Ensure repairman has finished fixing the walk-in before storing prepared food in it. It is OK to store whole fruits, vegetables, bread, and other shelf stable items until repaired. Manager had contacted repairman previous day and has a second walk in cooler for prepared foods. 4-301.11 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment.
36 2 buckets of chemical sanitizers for cloths were stored on the floor and low on chlorine. Ensure buckets are changed whenever there is food debris, cloudiness, or when the sanitizer falls below 50ppm. Ensure buckets are stored off the floor. They do not have to be 6 inches, but cannot have direct contact with the floor. 3-304.14(D) Chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil. 3-304.14(E) Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination.
46 Ensure to finish repairs on men's hand sink.5-205.15(B) A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair.
45 Ceiling tiles above waitress area (food and drink bar) will need to be changed from acoustic tiles to the smooth tiles. Water damaged ceiling tiles should be replaced. 6-101.11(A)(1) Materials for floor, wall, and ceiling shall be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. 6-501.11 Repairing. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
45 Ensure gray shipping adhesive on newly installed walls is removed. 6-101.11(A)(1) Materials for floor, wall, and ceiling shall be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
34 The backdoor in the kitchen is gapped from the frame. Ensure the back door is repaired so there is no gap (no light) between the door and the door frame on all 4 sides. 6-202.15(D) Doors protected against the entry criteria.
BLANQUITA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2110 CUPPLES RD
San Antonio , TX 78226
Date: 09/29/2021
Score 84
2 * 228.75(f)(1)(B) Cold Hold (41°F/45°F or below).
Food in reach in cooler in serving line had food ranging from 53F to 64F. Ensure that food is kept at 41F.
46 Women's restroom trash cans need covers/lids. 228.152(h) Toilet room receptacle, covered.
46 Discontinue use of soap in cup while dispenser is getting fixed.
40 228.112(c)(1) Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.
Any container originally purchased with pre-packed food label for a food may not be re-used to store other food.
37 Observed various containers of food with out cover or lid in walk-in cooler and freezer.
Ensure that all food is covered an protected. 228.149(f)(9) Protective cover or device.
37 228.149(f)(9) Protective cover or device.
Steam table food need covers/lids
31 Hand washing sink to be used only for hand washing not dumping or cleaning/washing of any other items or food. * 228.149(a) Using a hand washing facility. accessible at all times for employee use; not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
27 Reach-in cooler in serving was temping at 53F. Ensure that it is repaired to keep food at 41F or less. * 228.107(a) Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment.
45 Replace missing floor tiles and repair chipped pillar next to mop sink. 228.173(a) Cleanability. Floor, wall ceiling constructed installed are smooth and easily cleanable.
36 Ensure that sanitizer solution is kept clean and within proper levels (50-100PPM)
228.68(d)(4) Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil.
3 One Portion of steam-table was not keeping temperature. Ensure that food is kept at 135°F or higher. If hot is not working do not use or reheat food every 2 hours until fixed. It was repaired before end of inspection and food was reheated. * 228.75(f)(1)(A) Hot Hold (135°F or higher).
45 Seal any holes or openings in establishment.
39 Observed various containers with scoops handle in food. Ensure that scoops are stored with handle above top of food. 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.
BLANQUITA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2110 CUPPLES RD
San Antonio , TX 78226
Date: 06/09/2021
Score 90
9 MUST MAINTAIN PREPARED FOOD PRODUCTS IN REFRIGERATOR COVRED/PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES.
46 REST ROOMS MUST BE FURNISHED WITH LIDDED TRASH CONTAINERS.
45 FOCAL WALL, CEIING AREAS ARE IN NEED OF REFURBISHING, REPAIRS.
43 LIGHT BULBS ARE IN NEED OF SHIELDING WHERE MISSING AND INDICATED.
29 MUST FURNISH REFRIGERATORS WITH THERMOMETERS WHERE MISSING AND LOCATED ON EASILY VISIBLE LOCATION.
35 EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM ABOVE AND VICINITY OF FOODS, FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.
37 MUST STORE BROOMS AND MOPS HEAD DOWN AND AWAY FROM FOODS, DRINKS AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
9 PREPARED FOODS IN THE PROCESS OF ICE DOWNED TEMPORARY COOLING OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR MUST ALSO BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION FROM ABOVE.
BLANQUITA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2110 CUPPLES RD
San Antonio , TX 78226
Date: 07/08/2020
Score 100 BLANQUITA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2110 CUPPLES RD
San Antonio , TX 78226
Date: 12/11/2019
Score 89
9 228.68(a) Food shall contact only clean surfaces of equipment, linen, single service articles. At the time of inspection, there was a taco that was placed on the dirty food prep table. Food shall be placed on a clean and sanitized plate or packaging surface
45 228.186(a) Repairing. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. At the time of inspection, there was air vents that were coming off of the ceiling. The air vents over the serving plates shall be secured to the ceiling
43 228.106(a) Ventilation hood systems, drip prevention. Exhaust ventilation hood systems in food preparation and warewashing areas including components such as hoods, fans, guards, and ducting shall be designed to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. At the time of inspection, there was grease and dust debris on the filters of the stove vents. The filters shall be cleaned to sight and touch
32 228.103(a) Equipment & utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable an to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. At the time of inspection, the bracket of the lid for the reach in freezer by the ice machine was not secured and the lid was falling off. The lid shall be secured to the freezer unit.
42 228.113(3) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. At the time of inspection, there was dried beans on the floor of the back storage room. The beans shall be removed to deter attracting pests
43 228.174(a)(1) Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated or otherwise shatter resistant. PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS. At the time of inspection, there was no light shield on the light fixture by the to go packaging storage area
28 228.75(g)(1) Date marking for prepared on site READY TO EAT (RTE) / Time/temperature for Safety (TCS) food. Refrigerated Ready TO EAT (RTE) Time/temperature for Safety (TCS) food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold or discarded when held at a temp of 41 degrees F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as day 1. At the time of inspection, there was no date marking on the bulk food stored in the walk in cooler.
35 228.42(a)(1) Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages or using tobacco. An employee shall eat, drink or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items needing protection cannot result. EMPLOYEE DRINKS MUST BE IN A LOCATION THAT CANNOT RESULT IN CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND ITEMS REQUIRING PROTECTION. At the time of inspection, there was an unsealed bottle of soda and a half eaten plate of food in a to go container in the walk in cooler above an opened container of salsa.
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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