Fitos Taqueria

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jan 8, 2024 Routine Score 92
   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     RFSM - Not On Site

     cfm not onsite.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Individual, disposable towels

     provide paper towels at hand sink located in back room

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Insect control devices-not over food/food prep

     move pest light away from prep area

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

     store personal drinks on bottom shelf away from food and utensils

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     clean vent hood

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Premises shall be maintained in good repair

     repair damage ceiling tile in back room

2. Jun 15, 2023 Routine Score 93
   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

     UPDATE NAME OF OWNERSHIP ON HEALTH PERMIT, MUST MATCH NAME OF OWNER ON TAX PERMIT.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Handwashing lavatory - accessible

     HAND SINK IN BACK PREP ROOM COVERED WITH BOXES. MAKE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS, DRAIN OF BACK PREP ROOM.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

     OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES IN BACK PREP ROOM. REMOVE HARBORING CONDITION.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Keep utensils handles upright or protected

     ESTABLISHMENT USING BOWL(WITHOUT HANDLE) AS SCOOP. USE HANDLED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

3. Dec 29, 2022 Routine Score 85
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Clean Sight and Touch

     heavy soil build up inside of ice machine, dispose of ice and clean and sanitize equipment.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Toxic items stored above food/utensils

     observed bleach bottle next to cheese being prepared. store away and properly.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     RFSM - Not On Site

     rfsm not onsite, arrived during inspection.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

     name of owner on health permit does not match tax permit. update health permit.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Handwashing lavatory - accessible

     hand sink in back perp room not accessible, make easily accessible.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

     clean wire storage shelves.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

     clean underneath equipment, clean gaskets of cold hold equipment.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

     post consumer health sign or post inspection report.

4. Jun 21, 2022 Routine Score 93
   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     observed grime build up wire shelves, on surfaces of equipment. CLEAN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Handwashing lavatory - accessible

     observed hand sink located in back storage area not accessible. REMOVE BOXES LOCATED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Handwashing signage

     observed missing hand wash sign at hand sink located in back.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Premises shall be maintained in good repair

     observed gap in between wall tiles in back storage room, repair and seal.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

     gap observed on back storage exterior door, replace broken gasket.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking

     observed restocked knifes with left over food residue. properly clean before restocking.

5. Dec 20, 2021 Routine Score 84
   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

     Post consumer health sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     RFSM - Not On Site

     RFSM not onsite

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

     three employees could not produce Texas Food Handler cards.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     grime build up on all gaskets of reach in coolers and freezer, clean. grime build up on wire storage shelves.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     When to wash hands before donning new gloves

     observed employees not washing hands before donning gloves.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

     observed wet cloths stored on equipment and nonfood contact surfaces. store in santizer buckets when not in use.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Individual, disposable towels

     missing soap and towels at hand sink located in back prep kitchen.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

     observed clean utensils stored on soiled storage shelves, clean.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer

     observed salsa stored in bottles being re-served.

6. Jun 21, 2021 Routine Score 87
   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

     grime and dust build up on walls and ceiling of kitchen, clean.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Handwashing lavatory - accessible

     observed hand sink, located in back prep room, obstructed with materials. remove items to make easily accessible.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

     have sign posted that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

     observed open seams and missing cove. remove harboring conditions for pest.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

     observed open gaps an missing cove base throughout establishment. repair.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria

     observed employee cleaning and sanitizing slicer with just wet rang with hot water. properly clean equipment after use.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

     observed grease build up in between equipment. clean.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

     observed ham at 44.9F, sausage at 45.1F, sliced tomato at 44.8F. lid to reach in prep cooler was wide opened. keep close and observe if temperature drops. if not have equipment checked and remove all food from prep ric.

7. Dec 28, 2020 Routine Score 83
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Restricted use pesticides

     observed home use pesticide in back kitchen,, remove from premises.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

     date mark food that has thawed out, observed frozen barbacoa date marked with date when frozen(12-16-20) that was thawed overnight yesterday.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Handwashing lavatory - accessible

     hand wash sink located in back kitchen was obstructed at time of inspection, individual can not access hand sink to wash hands.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

     observed raw fajita meat stored above diced produce, arrange food properly to prevent cross contamination.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip

     observed sander stored with kitchen utensils, store maintenance equipment separately.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors

     observed restroom room door open, door must be able to self close.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

     grime build up observed on fresh water drinks, clean and sanitize nozzles.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

     observed no consumer heath sign, provide.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding

     observed PHF in steamer at 70.4F and 69.3F, rapidly reheat food before storing in hot hold device.

8. May 12, 2020 Routine Score 88
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

     chlorine sanitizer at 200+ PPM. needs to be between 50-100PPM.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

     current permit has does not match Sales Tax Permit, Health Permit name of owner must match name of owner on Sales Tax Permit. renew.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Premises shall be maintained in good repair

     falling wall base observed in back storage room and in main kitchen, REPAIR. Falling FRP wall in back storage room, REPAIR.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

     exterior door to kitchen gas gap on bottom. install a door seal.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage

     hand sink has gap, secure and seal to frp wall.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Trash can provided for papertowel waste

     provide trash can at hand sink located in back storage room.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

     MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

     date mark raw food that has been removed from original packaging.

9. Nov 20, 2019 Routine Score 85
   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

     storing knifes behind 3 comp sink, in between sink and wall.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

     broken and fallen wall tile throughout establishment. repair

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

     food particles on perimeter of floor, puddle of water on floor, gap on window of a/c window unit of back storage.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     food particles on perimeter of floor. food particles on inside of reach in coolers.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Handwashing signage

     missing hand wash sign at hand sink located at back storage room.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

     trompo out at 50.2F, trompo was on cooker and not cooking. Per RFSM food was outside for only 30 minutes and worker forgot to turn on cooker.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Backflow prevention device - air gap

     waste pipe of ice machine bin inside of floor drain.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

     label water squeeze bottle.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

     opened water bottle found in kitchen above working station.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

     Expire food handler cards, renew. Employee working in kitchen does not have food handler card, provide ASAP.

10. May 21, 2019 Routine Score 84
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria - air curtain

      missing air curtains at exit doors on all areas must be replace or install air curtains to avoid cross contamination

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Ventilation systems:no public health hazard

      gas burner stove equipment out side vent hood area must be remove or be inside vent hood area to avoid unlawful discharges

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

      fly activity observed on all areas must be contact pest management to eliminate pest and avoid cross contamination

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      water line ice machine drainage out of main drain all drainage of water lines must be inside main drain to avoid stagnant water

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se

      equipment not sanitize during operational hours after equipment is clean must be sanitize to avoid cross contamination food surfaces at prep service areas not been sanitize at back room area must be sanitize to avoid cross contamination

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      gaskets on cooler units broken must be replace or repair to maintain proper food temperature

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

      missing sanitizing solutions sanitizer bucket 100 ppm Chlorine concentration 3c sink 50 ppm chlorine concentration

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

      cooler units dirty with stagnant water condensation and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination use as public health control all cooler units dirty with food debris and water accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises free of litter

      clean perimeter around establishment from all litter and trash must be clean premises to avoid pest harboring

11. Nov 5, 2018 Routine Score 83
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

      missing date marking on food containers inside cooler units meat room prep area must be have current date marking in all food containers on all areas to avoid cross contamination

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions

      external and internal premises dirty on all areas walls, ceiling and floors must be clean during operational hours to avoid cross contamination use as public hazard control

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

      heavy fly activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

      blood and waster waste container inside cooler unit must be dispose any container with food debris and water waste to avoid cross contamination use as public health control

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Pest control-routine inspections for

      missing pest control ticket must be have current pest control ticket

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

      missing writing employee health policies of current employees

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      vent hood dirty must be clean to avoid drippings and food contamination

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

      meat boxes containers and sauce preparation container at floor level must be out the floor 6 inches to avoid cross contamination

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      eggs on top of food container must be moved to lower shelving to avoid cross contamination use as public health control separate raw meat containers from vegetables containers to avoid cross contamination

12. May 4, 2018 Routine Score 94
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

      missing food handler cards all employees must be have food handler cards

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean facilities as often as necessary.

      clean facilities during operational hours floors back room under equipment dirty must be clean floors under equipment to avoid food contamination

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      RI cooler back kitchen unit had fluctuation temperatures must monitored the thermometer temperature inside unit to proper adjustment RI cooler store area leaking water must be avoid contamination by water condensation as public health control by repaired or replace unit

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      wash rinse sanitizer signs missing back 3c sink must be have designed areas as hazard public control

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      water leak inside dinner area must be repair to avoid food contamination

13. Mar 29, 2018 Routine Score 68
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food Labeling- with common name of the food

      missing food labeling in all food containers must be label all food as public hazard control

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

      missing writing employee health policies

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

      missing date marking must be have date marking as public health control

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Ventilation hood systems, adequacy

      condensation of grease accumulation outside establishment dripping to floor premises and entry door of establishment

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se

      all equipment, prep tables, cut boards, inside and outside cooler units dirty must be clean with chemical and during exposing of contamination

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

      missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Ventilation systems:no public health hazard

      unlawful discharge at drainage receptacle and oil dripping from roof to the outside floors premises

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Ventilation hood systems

      vent hood dirty must be clean to avoid grease dripping and food contamination public hazard control

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Waste Receptacles thoroughly cleaned

      grease deposits dump outside establishment must be dispose in a proper grease trap waste containers

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

      fly activity observed must be contact pest management

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC

      PIC must be demonstrate prevention of foodborne illness

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

      CTS food maintain at floor level to be prepared ( sauce vegetables) must be 6 inches outside floor level to prevent food contamination

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      PIC ensures employees are properly sanitizing equi

      PIC must ensure use of sanitizing solutions during operational hours

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

      must be provide vent hood services to avoid food contamination

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

      missing sanitizing solutions in all areas sanitizer bucket 100 ppm Chlorine 3c sink sanitizing solutions 50 ppm Chlorine

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

      single use boxes keep at floor level must be out of the floor 6 inches

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

      cardboard using inside RI cooler units as blood drainage containers must be use proper food drainage containers

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Sanitization after Cleaning

      food contact surfaces contaminated not clean or sanitizing solutions use during operational hours

14. Oct 3, 2017 Routine Score 80
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

      missing certifications on site

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Sanitization after Cleaning

      need sanitize equipment after cleaning

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      clogged grease trap -not working- missing drainage strainers missing 3 compartment sink back store room area

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

      missing external fly stations fly activity observed

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      vent hood need clean properly

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

      missing date marking

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

      floors missing cement seal in all areas walls dirty and gap holes ceiling not heat resistance tiles

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      meat 51 F , cheese 52 F, cream 52 F

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

      cooler units cannot hold temp below 40 F broken units

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

      missing sanitizer solutions sanitizer bucket 50 ppm 3 compartment sink 100 ppm

15. Apr 4, 2017 Follow-up Score 80
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Maintain in Good Repair

      CONDENSATION IN RIC IN THE BACK AREA

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      OPEN CONTAINER IN KITCHEN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

      ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food thermometers provided and accessible

      NEED PROBE THERMOMETER

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

      NEXT TO ONIONS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

      IN RIC

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

      AT ALL TIMES

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

      TO GO CONTAINERS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

      IN ALL RICS

16. Feb 9, 2017 Follow-up Score 73
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

      IN RIC

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use

      HANDLES NEED TO BE IN THE SAME DIRECTION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

      AT HAND SINK

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Nonfood-contact surfaces material

      NO CARDBOARD AS LINER

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

      TO GO CONTAINERS

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

      WINDEX STORED NEXT TO CLEAN DISHES

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

      ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food thermometers provided and accessible

      BROKEN

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      CLEAN INSIDE COOLER

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      NOT AVAILABLE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

      FOOD STORED DIRECTLY ON SHELF, NO PROTECTION

17. Nov 3, 2016 Routine Score 72
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      INSIDE OF RIC IN BACK AREA

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      IN RIC WITH DRINKS AND SALSA

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILE I KITCHEN

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

      ONIONS ON THE GROUND

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      TOWEL IN HAND SINK

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

      IN RIC

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

      TO GO CONTAINERS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

      NO FOOD PREP OR STORAGE ON CARDBOARD

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

      BACK DOOR NEED TO SEAL COMPLETELY

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      SLICED TOMATO 58 (DEGREE F)

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

      TROMPO 90 (DEGREE F)