Silo Restaurant & Bar, 1133 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, TX - inspection findings and violations



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Name: SILO RESTAURANT & BAR
Address: 1133 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78209
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 02/09/2016
Score
95

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Inspection findings

Date

Score

  • Cheese was found in a cold hold without time or temperature control. All Temperature Controlled food for Safety (TCS) food must be stored below 41 °F. All TCS food was put on ice.
02/09/201695
  • An open drink container was found at the server station next to where the bread is cut. All beverages must have a lid and a straw.
  • Raw chicken was stored above cooked duck legs in the drawer refrigerator.
  • Raw eggs were stored above the ricotta cheese in the walk in cooler.
  • Raw meat was kept above pasta in the line refrigerator of Nosh.
  • Oysters, hard boiled eggs, and goat cheese were all kept in the countertop portion of the right line refrigerator unit of Silo at 55°F. All potentially hazardous food must be kept below 41 °F. All potentially hazardous food that was kept above 41 °F for less than four hours and was cooled in an ice bath.
10/16/201587
  • Cold Hold Unit was found to be off temperature. All potentially hazardous foods were stored for less than four hours and put on ice immidiately. Lids for top of the cold hold should be kept on whenever possible to keep food below 41 degrees F
  • Cleaning bottles stored adjascent to single use items.
  • Thermometers should be easily ledgible in all refridgeration units containing potentially hazardous foods.
  • Food Permit Expired 1/15 Correct by next regular inspection.
08/10/201586
  • Observed sandwich cooler at 60F. The top of the cooler was frozen. Unit needs to be defrosted daily due to being an older equipment.
  • Soap dispenser in the Nosh section did not have soap and dispenser was not functioning because of the batteries. Ensure all soap and towel dispensers are in working order and supplied.
  • Observed gnats in the large bar of the first floor. Our edge of bar has liquid accumulation from moping because bar does not have a floor drain. Liquid accumulation needs to be mopped up to eliminate the presents of gnats.
  • Gnats were observed upstairs under the drink station. Liquid, dust and syrup accumulation has brought upon the gnat problem. Cleaning of this area will help remove the presents of gnats.
  • Broken thermometer was inside the refrigerator in the Nosh section. Ensure all refrigeration units holding potentially hazardous foods have a working thermometer.
10/10/201488
  • Observed liquor trays inside the ice that is used for patron drinks. Ensure ice is clean and not contaminated.
  • Hot water at hand sinks in the large bar area are not reaching 100 degrees F. Ensure all hand sinks reach a minimum of 100 degrees F. Remodel of bar will be completed in next 30 days.
  • Hand sink stations must have soap and paper towel in bar. Ensure all hand sink stations are supplied with soap and paper towel.
  • Ch 13, Art IV, section 13-112(a)(1) and (2) CFM. A food establishment shall employ at least one person assigned to each shift of twelve (12) or fewer hours who: (1) Meets the "person in charge" definition found in the Texas Food Establishment Rules; and (2) Has a valid and current food manager's certificate issued by the director. Manager must show proof of Food Manager Certification. Once a valid Food Manager's certification is obtained, proceed to 1901 S. Alamo (DBSC) Health Department desk to purchase ($15.45) a Metro Health ID.
  • Observed soda gun holsters missing waste drain line. Ensure all waste drain lines are installed and connected to a sanitary sewar.
  • Observed missing thermometers in refrigeration units holding milk, prepared foods, and soft cheeses. Ensure all units holding potentially hazardous foods are equipped with a working thermometer.
  • Observed utensils on the dry rack with food still on them.Ensure all utensils are clean at sight and touch.
  • Observed container with large burn on the bottom. Ensure all equipment is in good repair.
  • Food establishment permit posted is expired. Ensure current food establishment permit is posted. A copy may be purchased for $15.45 at 1901 S. Alamo M-F 7:45-4:30
04/11/201475
  • There is no backflow preventer present.(mop sink)Need to install backflow vacuum breakers on mop sink faucets.
  • Soda gun needs to be cleaned.(downstairs bar)Do not store any items in ice bin other than ice scoop.(corrected-Nosh section)
  • Need to post current food license on the wall.DHD showing food licensed paid back on 01/29/13.
09/05/201390
  • 229.163 (n) (1) eat.drink.smoke. Observed employee drink from open container in Silo kitchen. Observed drinks on cutting boards. Employees must drink from clean closed beverage containers with cleans hands and away from food prep areas. Personal drinks need to be stored below and away from food areas.
  • 229.166 (f) (2) (A)HWS>100F. Observed not water at both hand washing stations at the Silo bar. Use alternate hand sink until hand washing staions are repaired.
  • 229.167 (e) (2) no soap. Observed no soap at hand washing staion in the Nosh bar.
  • 229.166 (k) (1) (B) approved sewage disposal. Observed soda gun holsters in the Silo bar missing and the waste hose missing in the Silo and Nosh bar.
12/11/201286
  • 229.165 (h) (2)thermometer available. Provide thermometer in cooler.
  • Clean drink dispensing holster at bars
07/20/201194
No violation noted during this evaluation. 11/19/200886

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