La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, 1288 Blue Lakes Blvd N, Twin Falls, ID 83301 - Full Service inspection findings and violations



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Name: LA FIESTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address: 1288 Blue Lakes Blvd N, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Phone: (208) 734-0685
Restaurant type: Full Service
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 12/22/2015

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  • Critical: RTE PHF, Date Marking - Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, in accordance with the Food Code. (corrected on site)
  • (A) Except as specified in (B), (C), and (E) and under (D) of this section, outer openings of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (2) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (3) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. (B) Paragraph (A) of this section does not apply if a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT opens into a larger structure, such as a mall, airport, or office building, or into an attached structure, such as a porch, and the outer openings from the larger or attached structure are protected against the entry of insects and rodents. (C) Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are: (1) Solid and tight-fitting; (2) Designated for use only when an emergency exists, by the fire protection authority that has jurisdiction over the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT; and (3) Limited-use so they are not used for entrance or exit from the building for purposes other than the designated emergency exit use. (D) Except as specified in (B) and (E) of this section, if the windows or doors of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, or of a larger structure within which a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT is located, are kept open for ventilation or other purposes or a temporary FOOD ESTABLISHMENT is not provided with windows and doors as specified under (A) of this section, the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) 16 mesh to 25.4mm (16 mesh to 1 inch) screens; (2) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or (3) Other effective means. (E) Paragraph (D) of this section does not apply if flying insects and other pests are absent due to the location of the establishment, the weather, or other limiting condition.
  • Critical: Hot Water and Chemical - After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in accordance with the Food Code. (corrected on site)
  • Temperature Measuring Devices - (A) In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit. (B) Except as specified in (C) of this section, cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous food shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display. (C) Paragraph (B) of this section does not apply to equipment for which the placement of a temperature measuring device is not a practical means for measuring the ambient air surrounding the food because of the design, type, and use of the equipment, such as calrod units, heat lamps, cold plates, bainmaries, steam tables, insulated food transport containers, and salad bars. (D) Temperature measuring devices shall be designed to be easily readable. (E) Food temperature measuring device and water temperature measuring device on warewashing machines shall have a numerical scale, printed record, or digital readout in increments no greater than 1C or 2F in the intended range of use. (corrected on site)
  • Critical: Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Food shall be protected from cross contamination according to the Food Code. (corrected on site)
12/22/2015Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/07/2015Follow-Up
  • Critical: Cooling - Cooked potentially hazardous food shall be cooled in accordance with the Food Code.
  • Critical: PHF, Cold Holding - Potentially hazardous cold food shall be maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
12/09/2014Follow-Up
  • Temperature Measuring Devices - (A) In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit. (B) Except as specified in (C) of this section, cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous food shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display. (C) Paragraph (B) of this section does not apply to equipment for which the placement of a temperature measuring device is not a practical means for measuring the ambient air surrounding the food because of the design, type, and use of the equipment, such as calrod units, heat lamps, cold plates, bainmaries, steam tables, insulated food transport containers, and salad bars. (D) Temperature measuring devices shall be designed to be easily readable. (E) Food temperature measuring device and water temperature measuring device on warewashing machines shall have a numerical scale, printed record, or digital readout in increments no greater than 1C or 2F in the intended range of use.
  • Critical: PHF, Hot Holding - Potentially hazardous hot food shall be maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
  • Critical: PHF, Cold Holding - Potentially hazardous cold food shall be maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
  • Critical: Cooling - Cooked potentially hazardous food shall be cooled in accordance with the Food Code.
11/25/2014Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 12/10/2013VCR
  • The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean; Cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. This requirement does not apply to cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident.
11/14/2013Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/18/2013VCR
  • Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities - Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified under Chapter 3, Food Code.
  • Critical: RTE PHF, Date Marking - Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, in accordance with the Food Code.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices - (A) In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit. (B) Except as specified in (C) of this section, cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous food shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display. (C) Paragraph (B) of this section does not apply to equipment for which the placement of a temperature measuring device is not a practical means for measuring the ambient air surrounding the food because of the design, type, and use of the equipment, such as calrod units, heat lamps, cold plates, bainmaries, steam tables, insulated food transport containers, and salad bars. (D) Temperature measuring devices shall be designed to be easily readable. (E) Food temperature measuring device and water temperature measuring device on warewashing machines shall have a numerical scale, printed record, or digital readout in increments no greater than 1C or 2F in the intended range of use.
  • Critical: Reheating for Hot Holding - Potentially hazardous food or Ready-to-eat food shall be reheated for hot holding in accordance with the Food Code. (corrected on site)
09/16/2013Complaint
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/04/2013Follow-Up
  • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination - Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under Subparts 3-301 - 3-306.
  • The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean; Cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. This requirement does not apply to cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident.
01/28/2013Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/05/2012VCR
  • Critical: RTE PHF, Date Marking - Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, in accordance with the Food Code.
  • Critical: Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Food shall be protected from cross contamination according to the Food Code.
01/03/2012Routine
  • Temperature Measuring Devices, Ambient Air and Water - Ambient air and water temperature measuring device that are scaled in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to 1.5C in the intended range of use; Ambient air and water temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Fahrenheit shall be accurate to 3F in the intended range of use. (corrected on site)
  • Critical: Food-contact surfaces smooth & easily accessible for cleaning *; CIP equipment easily cleanable
  • Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities - Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified under Chapter 3, Food Code.
  • Critical: Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness - A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation shall conform to the Food Code. (corrected on site)
01/31/2011Follow-Up
  • Critical: Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Food shall be protected from cross contamination according to the Food Code.
  • Critical: Cooling - Cooked potentially hazardous food shall be cooled in accordance with the Food Code.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices, Ambient Air and Water - Ambient air and water temperature measuring device that are scaled in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to 1.5C in the intended range of use; Ambient air and water temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Fahrenheit shall be accurate to 3F in the intended range of use.
  • Critical: RTE PHF, Date Marking - Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, in accordance with the Food Code.
  • Critical: Food-contact surfaces smooth & easily accessible for cleaning *; CIP equipment easily cleanable
  • Critical: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils chall be clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness - A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation shall conform to the Food Code.
  • Critical: PHF, Cold Holding - Potentially hazardous cold food shall be maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
  • The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean; Cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. This requirement does not apply to cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident.
  • Food Storage - Food stored 6' off the floor in clean, dry location & not stored in prohibited areas.
01/18/2011Routine

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