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VN BISTRO
10003 NW MILITARY HY
San Antonio , TX 78230
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VN BISTRO
10003 NW MILITARY HY
San Antonio , TX 78230
Date: 12/11/2023
Score 97
37 3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. ENSURE ALL FOODS ARE PROPERLY COVERED WHEN STORED AWAY.
32 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. ENSURE THAT ALL FOODS ARE STORED IN FOOD SAFE BAGS OR CONTAINERS
VN BISTRO
10003 NW MILITARY HY
San Antonio , TX 78230
Date: 09/19/2023
Score 91
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. DO NOT PLACE SPRAY BOTTLES IN HAND SINK.
31 6-301.11 Hand washing cleanser, availability. PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND SINK AT BAR.
31 6-301.12 Hand drying provision.. PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK BY BAR.
45 7-209.11 Other Personal Care Items, Storage. ENSURE THAT PERSONAL ITEMS FOR EMPLOYEES SUCH AS MOUTHWASH AND VITAMINS ARE KEPT IN DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES AWAY FROM FOOD AND UTENSILS/ SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS.
37 3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. COVER ALL FOODS WHEN NOT IN USE AND BEING STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER.
41 3-302.12 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.. PLEASE LABEL ALL BULK FOODS SUCH AS SUGAR AND SALT.
29 4-302.12(A) Food thermometers provided and accessible. ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDS HAVE A THERMOMETER INSTALLED AND ACCESSIBLE.
32 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. PLEASE USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR RAW CHICKEN AND NOT GROCERY BAGS.
45 6-501.12 Cleaning, frequency and RESTRICTIONs.. PLEASE CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.
VN BISTRO
10003 NW MILITARY HY
San Antonio , TX 78230
Date: 03/09/2023
Score 90
28 ESTABLISHMENT MUST ENSURE TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING/LABELING FOR ALL PREPARED, REFRIGERATED, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS KEPT LONGER THAN 24 HOURS BY FOLLOWING ONE OF THE PROCEDURES: 1.) PROVIDE A USE BY/DISCARD BY DATE FOR PREPARED, REFRIGERATED, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS KEPT LONGER THAN 24 HOURS AT FACILITY. 2.) PROVIDE A PREPARATION DATE FOR PREPARED, REFRIGERATED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, WITH PROCEDURES STATING THAT THESE TYPES OF SPECIFIC FOODS ARE USED WITHIN 7 DAYS OR LESS. 3.) MARK CONTAINERS HOLDING THESE SPECIFIC PREPARED, REFRIGERATED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS USING DAYS OF THE WEEK, CALENDAR DATES, OR USING COLOR CODED MARKS; 3-501.17(A) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food.
47 ENSURE TO POST THE MOST CURRENT, NUMBERED, GRADED HEALTH REPORT SO THAT REPORT IS POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS AREA TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
32 ESTABLISHMENT SHOULD NOT LINE SHELVES AND USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS A SURFACE TO STORE PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCTS; ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHOULD BE DESIGNED TO ALLOW EASY CLEANING WHEN NEEDED; 4-202.16 Nonfood-contact surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
37 ENSURE TO STORE THE BULK BAG OF ONIONS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE GROUND(SEEN WITHIN WALK IN COOLER); 3-305.11(A)(3) Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
42 FACILITY WILL NEED TO CLEAN THE BASIN TO THE HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AS THERE WAS MUCH FOOD AND OTHER BUILDUP SEEN; 4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
45 ENSURE TO STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS AWAY FROM WHERE FOOD STORAGE IS; 6-403.11(A) Areas for employees--location.
45 SOME GENERAL CLEANING IS NEEDED FOR WALLS AND FLOORS IN SOME PARTS OF THE FACILITY; ENSURE TO ALSO CLEAN MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION SEEN ON PARTS OF THE CEILING; IN ADDITION, FACILITY WILL NEED TO CLEAN GREASE BUILDUP SEEN WITHIN SOME OF THE VENTS WITHIN THE VENTAHOOD AREA; 6-501.12 Cleaning, frequency and RESTRICTIONs..
31 HANDWASHING SINK WAS BLOCKED AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS WERE SEEN WITHIN THE BASIN OF THE HANDWASHING SINK; FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT THE HANDWASHING SINK IS ALWAYS FREE, ACCESSIBLE, AND IS ONLY USED BY EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AS NEEDED; 5-205.11 Using a hand washing facility. accessible at all times for employee use; not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
VN BISTRO
10003 NW MILITARY HY
San Antonio , TX 78230
Date: 10/11/2022
Score 84
47 8-304.11(K) Notification of the most recent inspection report is available upon request. AT INSPECTION: NO NOTIFICATION ADVISING THAT THE INSPECTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE. ONLY THE GRADED PLACARD IS POSTED: THIS CAN NOT BE POSTED IN LIEU OF REPORT
45 6-501.12 Cleaning, frequency and RESTRICTIONs. SWEEP AND CLEAN AND MOP UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY UNDER/BEHIND ALL MOVEABLE EQUIPMENT. AT INSPECTION: ENCOUNTERED DEBRIS/TRASH UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN APPLIANCES/EQUIPMENT
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. AT INSPECTION: ENCOUNTERED ACCUMULATIONS OF DUST/DIRT AROUND ALL THE AIR VENTS/AIR DUCTS OVER THE KITCHEN AREA
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.
43 6-303.11(C) The light intensity shall be at least 540 lux (50 foot candles). AT INSPECTION: ENCOUNTERED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES, IN THE KITCHEN AREA, NOT FUNCTIONING OR WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE BULBS OF THE LIGHT FIXTURE OUT
30 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.
28 3-501.17(A) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food. 1) Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method as specified under §228.77 of this title, and except as specified in paragraphs (5) and (6) of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control 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 temperature of 5 degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit) or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as day 1. Pf [28] 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 temperature of 5 degrees C (41 degrees F) or less for a maximum of 7 days. The date of preparation shall be counted as day 1 (2) Except as specified in paragraphs (5) - (7) of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature controlled for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food establishment and held at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius) or less if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature and time combinations specified in paragraph (1) of this paragraph: Pf [28] or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as day 1. (3) A refrigerated, ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food ingredient or a portion of a refrigerated, ready-to- eat, time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food that is subsequently combined with additional ingredients or portions of food shall retain the date marking of the earliest-prepared or first- prepared ingredient. Pf [28] (4) A date marking system that meets the criteria stated in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection may include: (A) using a method approved by the regulatory authority for refrigerated, ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food that is frequently rewrapped, such as lunchmeat or a roast, or for which date marking is impractical, such as soft serve mix or milk in a dispensing machine; (B) marking the date or day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded as specified under paragraph (1) of this subsection; AT INSPECTION: ENCOUNTERED SEVERAL VATS OF BROTHS/SOUPS, THAT HAD BEEN PREPARED ON PRIOR DATES, WITHOUT DATE LABELS ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINERS
22 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
21 2-102.12(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.
21 228.31(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.
19 5-205.15(A) A plumbing system shall be repaired according to the Plumbing Code. REPAIR THE FAUCET AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. THE HOT WATER FAUCET IS LEAKING.
VN BISTRO
10003 NW MILITARY HY
San Antonio , TX 78230
Date: 06/28/2022
Score 97
38 3-501.13(B) Thawing. under running water criteria. Observed chicken thawing under standing water. See remarks.
37 3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed items not protected from environmental hazards. Cover, wrap, or package food for protection.
47 8-304.11(A) Permit posted. Observed the permit was not posted in a conspicuous location. See Remarks.
47 228.31(a) Certified Food Manager (CFM) Certificate posted in conspicuous location. Observed the CFM certificate was not posted in clear view of the consumer. Post the certificate.
47 8-304.11(K) and city code 13-26. Observed the permit was not posted in a location conspicuous to the public. see Remarks.
VN BISTRO
10003 NW MILITARY HY
San Antonio , TX 78230
Date: 03/01/2022
Score 90
10 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. Observed the sanitizing sink for the three compartment sink warewashing did not meet the minimum required level of chlorine. Sanitizing solutions of chlorine must be in the range between 50 to 150 ppm.
37 3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed containers of food and storage containers of dry goods were not covered to prevent environmental contamination of food. Protect food by covering, wrapping, or packaging.
47 228.31(a) Certified Food Manger (CFM) Certificate posted in conspicuous location. Observed the CFM certificate was not posted in a location conspicuous to the consumer. Post the certificate in a location conspicuous to the consumer.
45 7-209.11 Other Personal Care Items, Storage. Observed personal items stored in areas where food, food service items, or single use/service food items may be contaminated. Store these items in a location that minimizes the possibility of contamination.
30 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation. Observed the posted permit was expired. Post the current valid permit. See remarks.
28 3-501.17(A) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food. Observed items placed in cold hold greater than 24 hours did not have a consume by or discard date. Date food.
47 8-304.11(K) Posting of the last scored inspection. The posted inspection report was from July 2021. The last scored inspection was in November 2021. The last scored inspection must be posted in a location conspicuous to the consumer.
VN BISTRO
10003 NW MILITARY HY
San Antonio , TX 78230
Date: 11/04/2021
Score 92
9 * 228.66(a)(1)(B)(i) Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, holding, display. Observed cabbage being rinsed in the same sink with defrosting shrimp. See Remarks.
38 228.75(c)(2) Thawing. under running water criteria. Observed frozen shrimp being thawed in the sink without running water. see remarks.
37 228.66(a)(1)(D) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed items not covered to protect them from environmental hazards and cross contamination. Protect food from environmental hazards by covering, wrapping, or packaging.
21 * 228.32(2) Being a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an Accredited Program. Observed there was no CFM in the establishment. See remarks.
47 228.33 (b) Posting of Certified Food Manager (CFM) certificate. Observed no CFM certificate posted in plain view of the consumer. The original CFM certificate must be posted in a location conspicuous to the consumer. The certificate must be posted in plain view of the public.
VN BISTRO
10003 NW MILITARY HY
San Antonio , TX 78230
Date: 07/12/2021
Score 97
47 228.248(1) Post the permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. Observed the permit was not posted in plain view of the consumer. See Remarks.
47 228.248(11) Verbiage regarding posting of the most recent inspection report. Observed the voluntary score placard was posted. The last scored inspection was not in plain view of the consumer.
47 228.33 (b) Posting of Certified Food Manager (CFM) certificate. Observed no CFM certificate posted in plain view of the consumer. The original CFM certificate must be posted in a location conspicuous to the consumer. Observed the CFM certificate was not posted in a location conspicuous to the consumer. See Remarks.
28 * 228.75(g)(1) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food. Observed Prepared TCS items in cold hold without date labeling to indicate a use by or discard date 7 days after the date of preparation with day 1 being the date of preparation. Label prepared TCS items in cold hold. See Remarks.
VN BISTRO
10003 NW MILITARY HY
San Antonio , TX 78230
Date: 03/03/2021
Score 97
28 * 228.75(g)(1) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food. Observed TCS foods without proper date labeling. Label TCS foods appropriately.
37 228.66(a)(1)(D) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed food items without coverings. Protect food from environmental contamination by wrapping, covering, or packaging.
VN BISTRO
10003 NW MILITARY HY
San Antonio , TX 78230
Date: 10/09/2020
Score 95
37 228.66(a)(1)(D) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed items placed in holding without covers to protect them from environmental hazards. Food must be protected from environmental hazards by covering, wrapping, or packaging.
9 * 228.68(a) Food shall only contact clean surfaces of equipment, linen, single service articles. Observed the bottom of storage containers in direct contact with unprotected food. The bottom of storage containers are considered contaminated and must not contact food. Use covers to protect the food from contamination.
47 228.248(1) Post the permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. Observed the food permit is posted behind several documents. It must be posted so it can be viewed by the consumer.
47 228.33 (b) Posting of Certified Food Manager (CFM) certificate. Observed no CFM certificate posted in plain view of the consumer. The original CFM certificate must be posted in a location conspicuous to the consumer.
47 228.33 (b) Posting of Certified Food Manager (CFM) certificate. Observed no CFM certificate posted in plain view of the consumer. The original CFM certificate must be posted in a location conspicuous to the consumer. The mandatory last scored inspection was not posted in a location conspicuous to the consumer. The voluntary city placard was posted. Post the scored inspection until no longer required by the city code as mandatory.
VN BISTRO
10003 NW MILITARY HY
San Antonio , TX 78230
Date: 06/11/2020
Score 98
42 Foil found being used to line shelves and cardboard used on floor near woks and fryers. Discontinue use of foil on shelves and remove cardboard from floors. Ensure floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces are smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, and durable. 228.101(i) 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.
35 Employee keys and cell phones found on dish racks. Ensure personal items are stored in a separate, designated area.
VN BISTRO
10003 NW MILITARY HY
San Antonio , TX 78230
Date: 02/25/2020
Score 99
43 Heavy accumulations of dust around exhaust air ducts and some found resting on sides of coolers. Ensure dust is cleaned until ceiling is clean to sight and touch. Owner purchased new ceiling tiles and is likely to replace existing ones altogether. 228.186(d)(1) Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.

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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