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ASIAN STAR BUFFET
9919 COLONIAL SQ
San Antonio , TX 78240
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ASIAN STAR BUFFET
9919 COLONIAL SQ
San Antonio , TX 78240
Date: 02/05/2024
Score 94
14 3-304.15(A) Gloves single use. OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITH NO GLOVES. HANDS WERE BEING WASHED, BUT NO GLOVES USED. ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES USE GLOVES WHIEL PREPARING FOOD. WHEN CHANGING DUTIES GLOVES MUST BE CHANGED.
9 3-302.11(A)(1) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display. OBSERVED TRAYS OF COOKED MEAT STACKED ON TOP OF EACHOTHER WITHOUT A LID OR PROTECTIVE LAYER INBETWEEN. ENSURE ANY FOOD THAT IS STACKED HAS A PROTECTIVE LAYER PROTECTING THE FOOD FROM ANY NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES i.e. BOTTOM OF TRAYS, METAL RACKS
ASIAN STAR BUFFET
9919 COLONIAL SQ
San Antonio , TX 78240
Date: 09/12/2023
Score 93
35 Open top employee beverages observed on shelving near clean dishware. Ensure employee beverages are covered and stored away from food and food contact surfaces. **2-401.11 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco.**
9 Trays of food stacked on top of one another in refrigerator without a lid or protective layer in between. Ensure food is covered before stacking other trays of food on top of them. **3-302.11(A)(1) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display.**
37 Several tubs of raw chicken and pork stored on floor in back kitchen area. Ensure food products are stored at least 6 inches off the ground. **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.**
31 Several hand sinks observed with utensils, excessive food debris, metal scrub sponges and scouring pads. Ensure hand sinks are used for handwashing only. Also, discontinue usage of metal scrub sponges. **5-205.11 Using a hand washing facility. accessible at all times for employee use; not be used for purposes other than hand washing.**
ASIAN STAR BUFFET
9919 COLONIAL SQ
San Antonio , TX 78240
Date: 02/23/2023
Score 97
25 3-502.12(B)(7) Is provided to the regulatory authority prior to implementation as specified under §8-201.13(B) of this title. 3-502.11(C)(1) Obtain Variance: using food additives or adding components such as vinegar: as a method of food preservation WILL BE SUBMITTING HACCP FOR SUSHI RICE
39 4-501.11 Good repair and proper adjustment..OBSERVED 2 BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS THAT DIDN'T FIT, THERE WERE TOO BIG. ENSURE CONTAINERS HAVE THEIR APPROPRIATE LID
ASIAN STAR BUFFET
9919 COLONIAL SQ
San Antonio , TX 78240
Date: 10/27/2022
Score 94
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ASIAN STAR BUFFET
9919 COLONIAL SQ
San Antonio , TX 78240
Date: 09/23/2022
Score 94
9 Observed raw chicken and beef over sea food. Ensure food is stored accordingly. 3-302.11(A)(1) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display.
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.
39 Ensure scoops are stored handle up and have handles. Clean bulk item containers frequently as needed. 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.
ASIAN STAR BUFFET
9919 COLONIAL SQ
San Antonio , TX 78240
Date: 03/14/2022
Score 91
2 Food at Mongolian grill was reading 41-60F. Ensure all food is kept 41f or use time as public health control.
33 ish washer was not dispensing sanitizer. Recommend testing dish washer at least once a day to ensure proper sanitization levels.
9 Observed eggs over milk and ready to eat food under seafood. Ensure proper organization of food in coolers. 3-302.11(A)(1) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display.
38 Observed deli meat being thawed at room temperature. Ensure that thawing is done is one of the approved methods. 1. Under running water 2. In the cooler at 41F 3. Cook frozen or 4. microwave then cook. 3-501.13(B) Thawing. under running water criteria. 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(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. 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.
9 Food needs to be covered and protected in coolers.
ASIAN STAR BUFFET
9919 COLONIAL SQ
San Antonio , TX 78240
Date: 11/19/2021
Score 77
32 Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. Pf [32]* 228.104(f) Can openers.
35 Designate space for employee items in establishment and in coolers.
31 observed hand sink with dirty pans in it, anther with bucket. Hand sinks only to be used for hand washing and no other purpose. * 228.149(a) Using a hand washing facility. accessible at all times for employee use; not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
30 Current permit must be posted. One posted was 2 years old. * 228.247 Not having a current/Valid Permit.
47 posted inspection report was from over a year ago. Post current inspection and discard old ones. (11) Verbiage regarding posting of the most recent inspection report.
29 Multiple coolers missing manual thermometers and one nonfunctioning thermometer at time of inspection. (noted previous report). Provide working thermometers for all coolers. * 228.108(b) Food thermometers provided and accessible. AT INSPECTION: THREE REACH IN COOLERS MISSING ANY TYPE OF TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. NON FUNCTIONING INTERNAL THERMOMETER. MANUAL THERMOMETERS NOT PROVIDED
9 Observed eggs over crab. * 228.66(a)(1)(A) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display.
6 WRITTEN TEMPERATURE LOGS, INCLUDING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL PLANS, MUST BE KEPT FOR ALL FOODS AT SELF-SERVE BUFFET THAT ARE NOT KEPT AT MAX 41F OR MIN 135F.* 228.75(i)(1) Written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment.
2 Cut veggies and Meat in cooked to order section not at proper cold hold temp and sushi * 228.75(f)(1)(B) Cold Hold (41°F/45°F or below).
22 All food handler certifications were expired. Current food handler certs will be verified next inspection* 228.33(c) Food Handler Training criteria.
21 Food Manger certification expired.
ASIAN STAR BUFFET
9919 COLONIAL SQ
San Antonio , TX 78240
Date: 08/19/2021
Score 82
3 * 228.75(f)(1)(A) Hot Hold (135°F or higher). (A) at 57 degrees Celsius (135 degrees Fahrenheit) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection §228.71(a)(2) of this title or reheated as specified in subsection §228.73(a)(5) of this title may be held at a temperature of 54 degrees Celsius (130 degrees Fahrenheit) or above; P [3] AT INSPECTION: AT SELF-SERVE BUFFET FOOD BAR, ENCOUNTERED SESAME CHICKEN AT 121 DEGREES, VEGETABLE LOMEIN AT 122 DEGREES, SAUSAGE AT 125 DEGREES. FOOD HAD BEEN OUT FOR 30 MINUTES, MANAGER RAISED HOT WATER LEVEL IN TANKS, FOOD SOON REGAINED PROPER TEMPERATURE
9 * 228.66(a)(1)(A) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display. AT INSPECTION: FOUND RAW BEEF/POULTRY BEING STORED ABOVE COOKED/PREPARED FOODS. FOUND RAW SHELL EGGS BEING STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED RAW MEATS. * 228.66(a)(1)(B)(i) Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, holding, display.
18 * 228.202 Poisonous/toxic materials or chemicals not in original container labeled. ALL TOXIC/POISONOUS CHEMICALS, BEING STORED INSIDE IN-USE CONTAINERS, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE CHEMICAL HELD WITHIN. AT INSPECTION: FOUND TWO LARGE PUMP SPRAYERS, AT GRILL AREA, CONTAINED UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICALS
28 * 228.75(g)(1) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food. AT INSPECTION: ENCOUNTERD SEVERAL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS, BEING HELD IN WALK IN COOLER, NOT IDENTIFIED WITH THE DATE LABELS REQUIRED
28 * 228.75(g)(3) Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food. * 228.75(g)(2) Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food.
29 * 228.108(b) Food thermometers provided and accessible. AT INSPECTION: THREE REACH IN COOLERS MISSING ANY TYPE OF TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. NON FUNCTIONING INTERNAL THERMOMETER. MANUAL THERMOMETERS NOT PROVIDED
32 * 228.101(a) 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. RAW WOOD APARATUSES USED FOR STORAGE OF FOOD PRODUCTS AND DRY GOODS, SHALL NOT BE CONTRUCTED OF MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. ENCOUNTERED RAW WOOD PALLETS BEING USES AS BASE FOR STORAGE
32 * 228.104(f) Can openers. (f) Can openers. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. Pf [32]
42 228.113(3) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
39 228.68(b)(6) In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 57 degrees Celsius (135 degrees Fahrenheit) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under §228.114(a)(4)(G) of this title. AT INSPECTION: ENCOUNTERED LARGE SPATULAS, USED AT THE GRILL FOR FOOD PREPARATION, BEING STORED INSIDE PLASTIC BUCKET WITH STANDING WATER.
34 228.174(c) Insect control devices, design and installation. (c) Insect control devices, design and installation. (1) Insect control devices that are used to electrocute or stun flying insects shall be designed to retain the insect within the device. [34] (2) Insect control devices shall be installed so that: (A) the devices are not located over a food preparation area; [34] and (B) dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from being impelled onto or falling on exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. [34] THE USE OF STICKY FLYING INSECT TRAPS NOT ALLOWED TO BE USED/ OR INSTALLED OVER ANY FOOD/EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREAS. FOUND 10 STICKY FLY TRAPS OVER PREPARATION TABLES.
ASIAN STAR BUFFET
9919 COLONIAL SQ
San Antonio , TX 78240
Date: 04/27/2021
Score 85
2 * 228.71(d)(3) Cold Hold (41°F/45°F or below)--non-continuous cooking. Observed items in a vegetable service unit was off temperature. Jello in the dessert bar was off temperature. See comments.
9 * 228.66(a)(1)(A) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display. Observed raw shelled eggs over ready to eat packed items, and potatoes. Observed raw chicken over partially cooked food in a refrigeration unit. Raw or partially cooked food items must be treated as raw. Raw food items placed over ready to eat food items in the proper stacking order is required. Items were moved around to place in proper order.
41 228.79(a)(2)(A) Label include the common name of the food, an adequately descriptive identity statement. Items take out of bulk and placed in a container must be labeled with the common name of the item.
32 * 228.101(a) 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. Observed the use of a manufactured container used to store food item not from that manufacture. Discontinue use of those containers as a reuse container.
19 * 228.147(d) Backflow prevention device, when required. Observed hose connections without proper backflow prevention. Any cross-connection between fresh water and contamination of an unknown source must be protected against backflow.
29 * 228.106(l)(1) Mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, temperature measuring device located at warmest part. * 228.106(l)(2) Cold or hot holding equipment include temperature measuring device located to allow easy viewing. Observed thermometer in the non working refrigeration unit on the bottom and back of the unit laying down so the face was not visible. Place the thermometer where it might be warmest in the unit, and face it so it can be easily read when opening the door.
47 228.248(11) Verbiage regarding posting of the most recent inspection report. Observed the scored inspection posted in the establishment was from Jan 2020. The last scored inspection was in Sept 2020. Post this inspection report in a location conspicuous to the consumer.
ASIAN STAR BUFFET
9919 COLONIAL SQ
San Antonio , TX 78240
Date: 09/30/2020
Score 90
7 * 228.61 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented.OBSERVED FROZEN OKRA THAT HAS UNDERGONE SOME TEMPERATURE ABUSE. 3 VACUUM SEALED BAGS OF BREADED INDIVIDUALLY FROZEN OKRA HAD FROZEN TOGETHER SOLID WITH A SHEET OF ICE BUILD INSIDE THE BAG. AFTER PLACING BAGS IN REFRIGERATOR TO THAW, DO NOT REFREEZE. 3 BAGS DISCARDED.
29 * 228.108(b) Food thermometers provided and accessible.ENSURE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS HAVE THERMOMETERS
10 * 228.113(1) Food-contact surfaces clean to sight and touch.OBSERVED A LARGE CHEFS KNIFE WITH A LITTLE FOOD DEBRIS ON IT WEDGED IN BETWEEN TO REFRIGERATION UNITS.
37 228.70(e) Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination.OBSERVED MOLD IN ICE MACHINE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE REGULARLY TO PREVENT BUILD-UP
41 228.66(b) Food storage containers, identified with common name of food..ENSURE ALL BULK CONTAINERS, WITH BULK FOOD ITEMS, ARE LABELED - THE LIDS AND THE BOTTOMS
ASIAN STAR BUFFET
9919 COLONIAL SQ
San Antonio , TX 78240
Date: 01/27/2020
Score 96
10 * 228.111(n)(6) Chemical sanitizer generated on-site, criteria. MECHANICAL DISHWASHER WAS OUT OF CHLORINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DIDN'T HAVE ANY CHLORINE.ENSURE THAT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS USED FOR THE FINAL SANITIZING STEP UNTIL MECHANICAL DISHWASHER CHLORINE ARRIVES WITH WEEKLY DELIVERY
41 228.66(b) Food storage containers, identified with common name of food..
10 * 228.117 Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning. DO NOT STORE CHEF KNIVES WEDGED IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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