Program Identifier
KOBA ETHIOPIAN TO GO & GROCERY STORE
Insp Date
2023-12-13T00:00:00.000
Site Address
5528 ALPHA RD #105
Violation1 Description
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Violation1 Text
228.111 Equipment, Utensils, and Linens. Equipment, maintenance and operation. (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 in õ228.118(3) of this title shall meet the criteria in õ228.206(a) of this title, shall be used in accordance with the EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions, 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: Figure: 25 TAC õ228.111(n)(1)
Violation1 Memo
Sanitizer concentration too high 200 ppm Cl.
Violation2 Description
*19 One Inch Air Gap
Violation2 Text
228.146 Water, Plumbing, and Waste. Plumbing design, construction, and installation. (c) Backflow prevention, air gap. An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment, or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch).
Violation2 Memo
Need one inch air gap at front hand sink/prep sink drain.
Violation3 Description
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Violation3 Text
õ228.33. Certified Food Protection Manager and Food Handler Requirements (d) Except in a temporary food establishment and the certified food manager, all food employees shall successfully complete an accredited food handler training course, within 60 days of employment.
Violation3 Memo
Provide Food Handler Certificates.
Violation4 Description
*25 Curing food obtain variance
Violation4 Text
228.76 Food. Specialized processing methods. Variance requirement. A food establishment shall obtain a variance from the regulatory authority as specified in õ228.243(a) and (b) of this title before: (2) curing food;
Violation4 Memo
Provide written procedures for drying beef.
Violation5 Description
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Violation5 Text
228.75 Food. Time and temperature control. (g) Ready-to-eat, TCS food, date marking. (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 subsection: (A) the day the original container is opened in the food establishment shall be counted as day 1; and
Violation5 Memo
Date mark all food held over one day- max 7 days.
Violation6 Description
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Violation6 Text
228.108 Equipment, Utensils, and Linens. Utensils, temperature measuring devices, and testing devices. (e) Sanitizing solutions, testing device. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.
Violation6 Memo
Provide Chlorine test strips.
Violation7 Description
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Violation7 Text
228.101 Equipment, Utensils, and Linens. Multiuse materials. (a) Characteristics. 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: (4) finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and
Violation7 Memo
Do not use cardboard. Remove plastic film.
Violation8 Description
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Violation8 Text
228.114 Equipment, Utensils, and Linens. Frequency of cleaning. (c) Nonfood-contact surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
Violation8 Memo
Clean dust on ceiling and vents.
Violation9 Description
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Violation9 Text
228.66 Food. Preventing food and ingredient contamination. (a) Packaged and unpackaged food - separation, packaging, and segregation. (1) Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (D) except as specified in õ228.75(e)(2)(B) of this title and paragraph (2) of this subsection, storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings;
Violation9 Memo
Cover spices when not in-use.
Violation10 Description
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
Violation10 Text
228.79 Food. Labeling. (a) Food labels. (3) Bulk food that is available for consumer self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled with the following information in plain view of the consumer: (B) a card, sign, or other method of notification that includes the information specified in paragraph (2)(A), (B), and (F) of this subsection.
Violation10 Memo
Label spices in grocery.
Violation11 Description
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Violation11 Text
228.186 Physical Facilities. Premises, buildings, systems, rooms, fixtures, equipment, devices, and materials. (a) Repairing. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
Violation11 Memo
Repair ceiling in storage areas. Replace damaged/soiled ceiling tiles. Replace coving under 3-comparment sink.