LA COSTILLA GRILL scored 78; newer inspection records 100

1. 01

   PIC present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

   Item 1-2A ↗

   PIC was not present during time of inspection CA:There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times Advised that a person in charge be on site at all times New Violation.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.03(2)

   PIC was not present during time of inspection CA:There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times Advised that a person in charge be on site at all times New Violation.

   Official report · Item 1-2A ↗
   New violation
2. 02

   Management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

   Item 2-2A ↗

   Observed no signed copies of the Employee Reporting Agreement forms available during the inspection. CA:Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food; Pf Advised facility to ensure all food employees review and sign an Employee Reporting Agreement form as required.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.03(2)(o)

   Observed no signed copies of the Employee Reporting Agreement forms available during the inspection. CA:Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food; Pf Advised facility to ensure all food employees review and sign an Employee Reporting Agreement form as required. Maintain signed copies on-site and available for review during inspections. A copy of the Employee Reporting Agreement form was left at the facility during today's inspection. Correct this violation within 10 calendar days. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 2-2A ↗
   New violation
3. 03

   Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   Item 4-2B ↗

   Observed the interior roof of the ice machine in the main kitchen to be unclean with black and pink organic growth. CA:(7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1

   Observed the interior roof of the ice machine in the main kitchen to be unclean with black and pink organic growth. CA:(7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. Advise facility Clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine to remove the organic growth. Maintain the ice machine in a clean and sanitary condition by cleaning it at a frequency that prevents the accumulation of organic growth, slime, and other debris. Correct within 10 calendar days. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
   New violation
4. 04

   Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   Item 4-2B ↗

   Observed 3 of 4 chlorine sanitizer buckets throughout the facility with sanitizer concentrations too low during the time of inspection. CA: (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.05(6)(n)

   Observed 3 of 4 chlorine sanitizer buckets throughout the facility with sanitizer concentrations too low during the time of inspection. CA: (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: 1. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart; P Concentration Range Minimum Temperature MG/L PH 10 or less oF (oC) PH 8 or less oF (oC) 25-49 120 (49) 120 (49) 50-99 100 (38) 75 (24) 100 55 (13) 55 (13) 2. An iodine solution shall have a minimum temperature of 68°F (20°C)P minimum concentration between 12.5 ppm and 25 ppm, P and pH of 5.0 or less or a pH no higher than the level for which the manufacturer specifies for the solution to be effective; P 3. A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling, P and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions; P 4. If another solution of a chemical specified under paragraphs 1 through 3 of this subsection is used, the permit holder shall demonstrate to the Health Authority that the solution achieves sanitization and the use of the solution shall be approved; P 5. If a chemical sanitizer other than chlorine, iodine, or a quaternary ammonium compound is used, it shall be applied in accordance with the EPA-registered label use instructions ;P and 6. If a chemical sanitizer is generated by a device located on-site at the food service establishment, it shall be used as specified in 1-5 of this subsection and shall be produced by a device that: (i) complies with law as specified in sections 2(q)(1) and 12 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), P (ii) complies with 40 CFR 152.500 Requirement for Devices and 40 CFR 156.10 Labeling Requirements, P (iii) displays the EPA device manufacturing facility registration number on the device, Pf and (iv) is operated and maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf. 7. On-site chemical sanitizer generating equipment with active ingredients, such as copper, must be registered as pesticides. The active ingredient may be part of the equipment or separately added. COS: Sanitizer buckets were remade to the proper chlorine concentration during the inspection. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
5. 05

   Proper cold holding temperatures

   Item 6-1A ↗

   Observed cooked rice, ready-to-eat queso, and raw beef held at temperatures above 41F for longer than 4 hours during the time of inspection. CA: (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)

   Observed cooked rice, ready-to-eat queso, and raw beef held at temperatures above 41F for longer than 4 hours during the time of inspection. CA: (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P COS: The cooked rice, ready-to-eat queso, and raw beef were voluntarily discarded during the inspection. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 6-1A ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
6. 06

   Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing

   Item 13A ↗

   Observed the food service permit was not posted during the time of inspection. CA:1.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)

   Observed the food service permit was not posted during the time of inspection. CA:1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers Advised facility to post the valid food service permit in a conspicuous location where it is visible to the public at all times. A copy of the permit was provided during today's inspection. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 13A ↗
   New violation
7. 07

   Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing

   Item 13A ↗

   Observed the previous inspection report posted during the time of inspection. CA: 1.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.02(1)(d)

   Observed the previous inspection report posted during the time of inspection. CA: 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. 2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. 3. At food service establishments with no primary or public door, the current inspection report shall be prominently displayed at all times where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away. If requirements of this paragraph are not possible because of physical restrictions, a location will be determined as approved by the Health Authority. 4. The most current inspection report for mobile food service units and extended food service units issued by the local Health Authority having jurisdiction for its inspections shall be prominently displayed in public view during all hours of operation. Such inspection reports shall be prominently displayed at the point of service where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away. 5. A food service establishment inspection report addendum need not be displayed, but shall be made available by the food service establishment to the public upon request. Advise Facility to continue to post the most recent inspection report in a conspicuous location where it is visible to the public at all times. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 13A ↗
   New violation

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.