2524 MAIN AV N
San Antonio , TX 78212

Date: 07/11/2024
Score 90

29 Observed that the testing strips were expired (had an expiration date of 09/2022). Ensure that the three-compartment sink is always stocked with testing strips so that the staff can check if the sanitizer concentrations are within acceptable parameters (50 to 100 Parts Per Million (PPM) for Bleach/ Chlorine sanitizers, and 200 to 400 PPM for Quaternary Ammonium sanitizers). The testing strips MUST NOT be expired. The CFM ordered more testing strips online. Ensure the following: 4-302.14 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices.

28 Observed a container of seasoned raw pork with stickers that stated “Tuesday”. The inspector educated the Certified Food Manager (CFM) and the Food Handlers that the Time/ Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food and beverages NEED a label that states the name of the food, the date it was prepared, and the Use By date. Ensure that day of the week sticker labels are NO LONGER USED. Ensure that any Time/ Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food or beverages, such as Alfredo sauce and seasoned/ marinated raw meats, stored within the establishment are given a preparation date and a Use-By date. The Use-By date has up to twenty-four (24) hours to be labeled on the container from the time it is placed inside a cold hold unit. The TCS food item or beverage MUST be discarded after seven days at the end of the shift (7 days: day of preparation and six days after that). Ensure that the dates are correct. Ensure the following: 3-501.17(A) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food.

10 Observed that the ware washing machine (dish washing machine) was NOT dispensing Chlorine sanitizer at the end during the Sanitize cycle (testing strips were reading 10 Parts Per Million (PPM)). The Food Handler primed the ware washing machine and ran it again, but the sanitizer was still coming out too low at 10 PPM. Ensure that all dirty dishes and utensils go through a Wash (soap and water), Rinse (clear, clean water), and Sanitize (water with Chlorine/ Bleach) cycle before being placed on the clean air-drying racks. If the food-contact surfaces of these dishes are NOT sanitized/ disinfected, then the NEXT food that is placed on the plate shall be contaminated with leftover microscopic bacteria. The staff continued washing and rinsing the dishes in the ware washing machine, but then they moved the dishes to the Sanitize compartment of the three-compartment sink to submerge them in Bleach water. Ensure the following: 4-601.11(A) Food-contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. 4-703.11(C)(1) After being cleaned food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized an exposure time of at least 10 seconds for a CHLORINE SOLUTION. 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.

22 Observed that one chef was still missing their Food Handler certification. Ensure that all staff members who are open-handling food and beverages (cooking, baking, preparing, modifying) become Food Handler certified. The inspector highly recommends that the establishment holds a copy of each Food Handlers certification in a binder on site to present to the inspectors during each inspection. The establishment and Food Handlers are responsible for renewing the certifications before they expire. New employees have thirty (30) days from their hire date to become Food Handler certified. Ensure the following: 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.

42 Observed that the roof/ ceiling surface inside of the ice machine had black and dark grey substances growing on it. The inspector educated the Food Handlers that they NEED to use a towel that is soaked with Chlorine sanitizer (50 to 100 PPM) to wipe off the debris that forms inside. Ensure that all Nonfood Contact Surfaces are cleaned and sanitized with Bleach/ Chlorine solutions that have a concentration of 50 to 100 Parts Per Million (PPM), or with Quaternary Ammonium solutions with concentrations of 200 to 400 PPM. This shall prevent the growth of pathogenic microorganisms that can contaminate food. Ensure the following: 4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

2524 MAIN AV N
San Antonio , TX 78212

Date: 02/01/2024
Score 94

30 Observed that the new Food Permit for the October 2023 – September 2024 fiscal year was NOT posted. The inspector shall issue a 10-day Notice of Violation (NOV) for the owner to purchase the food permit for this year. Inspector was informed by Fiscal that a late fee shall be included. Ensure that the establishment owner/ representative purchases the new Food Permit before or during the first month of the fiscal year (October). Ensure the following: 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.

22 Observed that two chefs did NOT have Food Handler certifications. Ensure that all staff members who are open-handling food and beverages (cooking, baking, preparing, modifying) become Food Handler certified or receive a Certified Food Manager (CFM) certification. The inspector highly recommends that the establishment holds a copy of each Food Handlers certification in a binder on site to present to the inspectors during each inspection. The establishment and Food Handlers are responsible for renewing the certifications before they expire. Ensure the following: 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.

39 Observed a handle of a flour scooper buried under the flour. Ensure that all food scoopers/ utensils are stored in the food with the handle above (the handles are grabbed by hands, so the handle touching a food item will contaminate it). Scoopers may also be stored in their separate bucket/ pan if the bucket/ pan is cleaned and sanitized frequently. Ensure the following: 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.

37 Observed "greasicles" hanging from pipes to the left of the vent hood and stove station (above the electric fryer). Ensure that the grease accumulation is cleaned and sanitized to prevent environmental contamination. Grease build up must be cleaned to prevent contamination of the food below, and to reduce the risk of fire hazards. Ensure the following: 3-307.11 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination.

2524 MAIN AV N
San Antonio , TX 78212

Date: 10/04/2023
Score 96

42 Observed that the top slide-open cooler that stores wines had food debris along the top edges, and the bottom of the cooler had food debris accumulation. Ensure that the inside surfaces are frequently cleaned and sanitized. Ensure that the cardboard placed inside is changed out frequently to prevent bacteria growth that could contaminate the beverages. Observed the inside ceiling/ roof surface of the ice machine have black, grey, and white substance accumulation. Ensure that all Non-Food Contact Surfaces are cleaned and sanitized with Bleach/ Chlorine solutions that have a concentration of 50 to 100 Parts Per Million (PPM), or with Quaternary Ammonium solutions with concentrations of 200 to 400 PPM. This shall prevent the growth of pathogenic microorganisms that can contaminate food, and prevent insects and rodents being attracted. Ensure the following: 4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

37 Observed "greasicles" hanging from pipes to the left of the vent hood and stove station. Ensure that the grease accumulation is cleaned and sanitized to prevent environmental contamination. Ensure the following: 3-307.11 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination.

45 The wall behind the top-open freezer units needs to be repainted and sealed (paint is peeling). Ensure that all walls, floors, and ceilings are smooth, easily cleanable, non-absorbent, durable, and in good repair. Ensure the following: 6-501.11 Repairing. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

39 Observed that the gaskets of the top-open freezer in the back and the refrigerator in the front were loose and damaged. Ensure that the seals/ gaskets of cold holds are repaired or replaced to prevent cold air from escaping the units and raising the temperatures of the food items stored inside. Ensure the following: 4-501.11 Good repair and proper adjustment.

2524 MAIN AV N
San Antonio , TX 78212

Date: 06/01/2023
Score 96

29 Observed a sanitizer bucket in the bar area with low concentration (~25 PPM). Observed no sanitization buckets within the kitchen prep area. Owner says they make the sanitizing solution after rushes. Ensure the following: 4-501.116 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device.

37 Observed dusty lights and fixtures above the coffee pot and bread stick area. Bread was covered with a metal lid; however the coffee is susceptible to dust that may fall. Observed dusty vents above the pizza ovens and near the stove area within the kitchen. Observed "greasicles" above the stove area, and to the left of the stove area hanging from pipes. Ensure all dust is dusted, vents are sanitized, and grease residue cleaned and sanitized to prevent environmental contamination. Ensure the following: 3-307.11 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination.

45 The wall behind the freezer units needs to be repainted and sealed. Ensure the following: 6-501.11 Repairing. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

2524 MAIN AV N
San Antonio , TX 78212

Date: 01/12/2023
Score 100

2524 MAIN AV N
San Antonio , TX 78212

Date: 07/21/2022
Score 96

27 Reach-in cold hold unit not sufficiently cooling food items to 41F. Ensure that cooling units are able to sufficiently keep foods 41F or lower. 4-301.11 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment.

42 Observed accumulation of dust on vents over bread and grease along pipes on ceiling. Ensure surfaces are cleaned to prevent accumulation of grease and other debris. 4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

39 Door to reach-in freezer not attached to hinges and the gasket is frayed. ensure that all equipment is maintained and repaired in proper condition. 4-501.11 Good repair and proper adjustment..

2524 MAIN AV N
San Antonio , TX 78212

Date: 03/22/2022
Score 94

37 Observed food items without coverings and stacked on top of on another. Ensure that food is protected from contamination with lids or other coverings. 3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.

39 Observed cold hold unit without fraying gasket, not able to form proper seal. Freezer door/lid off its hinge. 4-501.11 Good repair and proper adjustment..

45 Observed heavy grease build up on ceiling near stove and oven area. Ensure that ceiling is cleaned more regularly to prevent build up. 6-501.12 Cleaning, frequency and RESTRICTIONs..

29 No thermometer in cold hold unit and built in thermometer not functioning. Ensure that a thermometer is available to verify cold hold unit temperatures. 4-204.112(A) Mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, temperature measuring device located at warmest part.

47 Ensure that food manager certification is posted in visible location to customers. 228.31(a) Certified Food Manger (CFM) Certificate posted in conspicuous location.

45 Observed employee purse being stored over food items in preparation area. Provide location for employees to place their personal items away from food items and preparation area. 7-209.11 Other Personal Care Items, Storage.

2524 MAIN AV N
San Antonio , TX 78212

Date: 09/16/2021
Score 100

2524 MAIN AV N
San Antonio , TX 78212

Date: 05/04/2021
Score 97

43 EXHAUST VENTILATION IN LADIES REST ROOM NOT FUNCTIONING - MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

41 LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AS TO CONTENTS WHERE MISSING.

43 LIGHT BULBS ABOVE KITCHEN NEED SHIELDING WHERE INDICATED.

35 MUST STORE EMPLOYEE ITEMS OF CLOTHING AWAY FROM ABOVE OR VICINITY OF FOOD PREP AND FOOD CONTACT AREAS.

2524 MAIN AV N
San Antonio , TX 78212

Date: 12/11/2019
Score 94

2 Pull out unit top cabinets stored with pasta, chicken overnight, not at internal temperature of 41F or below. * 228.75(f)(1)(B) Cold Hold (41°F/45°F or below). Discontinue using unit until foods/unit can maintain temperature of 41F.

27 Cooked pastas stored in reach in cooler not cooled to 41F within 6hrs. Internal temperature of pastas 52F. Use a thermometer to monitor temperature of foods for cooling. Use shallow pans of ice, ice sticks,more containers with less food product for adequately air distribution. 135F or above--2hrs--70F--4hrs--41F.

45 Accumulated grease on ceiling and on metal piping next to kitchen vent hood. Vent hood grate inserts with accumulated grease.