FELIPE'S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA, 5771 PINE AV UNIT B1-B2, Chino Hills, CA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FELIPE'S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA
Type: Public Eating Pl (150-Up Seats)
Address: 5771 PINE AV UNIT B1-B2, Chino Hills, CA 91709
County: San Bernardino
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 2/17/11
Comment: Food
Score
91

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Score

  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored (-1 point)
    Wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales or other surfaces that may come into contact with food shall be used only once unless kept in clean water with sanitizer. (114135, 114185.1, 114185.3 (d-e)) Sponges shall not be used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food contact surfaces. (114135)
    Observed a wiping cloth towel on food contact surface.
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use (-1 point)
    Food facilities that prepare food shall be equipped with warewashing facilities. Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to measure the applicable sanitization method. (114067(f,g), 114099, 114099.3, 114099.5, 114101(a), 114101.1, 114101.2, 114103, 114107, 114125) A thermometer must be readily available to monitor the temperature of the water at the warewashing sink. A warewashing sink used to wash wiping cloths, wash produce, or thaw food must be cleaned and sanitized before and after each use.
    Check concentration of sanitizer in all sanitizer buckets.Refresh more frequenty .Measured low or no sanitizer in all buckets.
  • Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessi (-2 points)
    Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers
    dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f)). Handwashing sink is not separated from a warewashing sink by a 6 inch high metal splashguard or 24 inch separation. (113953) Handwashing sinks shall not be obstructed, inaccessible, used improperly or kept unclean. (113953.1)
  • Food properly labeled & honestly presented (-1 point)
    Any food is misbranded if its labeling is false or misleading, if it is offered for sale under the name of another food, or if it is an imitation of another food for which a definition and standard of identity has been established by regulation. (114087, 114089, 114089.1(a, b), 114090, 114093.1) Bulk food available for consumer self-service must have an information label, sign, and/or other method of notification that includes the label information. (114089) Prepackaged food must bear a label that complies with the labeling requirements as prescribed by the Sherman Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law. (114089 and 114089(a))
    Restaurants must provide a brochure placed at the point of sale that includes at least calories, sodium, saturated fat, and carbohydrates information per menu item. For sit-down restaurants, the information must be provided at the table. Drive-thrus are required to have the brochures available upon request and have a notice of the availability at the point of sale. (114094)
    Label all bulk food containers.
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved
    g
    Non-critical Violation
  • Adequate ventilation and lighting
    1
    Exhaust hoods shall be provided to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6"" beyond all cooking equipment. All areas shall have sufficient ventilation to facilitate proper food storage. Toilet rooms shall be vented to the outside air by a screened openable window, an air shaft, or a light-switch activated exhaust fan, consistent with local building codes. (114149, 114149.1) Adequate lighting shall be provided in all areas to facilitate cleaning and inspection. Light fixtures in areas where open food is stored, served, prepared, and where utensils are washed shall be of shatterproof construction or protected with light shields. (114149.2, 114149.3, 114252, 114252.1)
  • Proper cooling methods (-2 points)
    All potentially hazardous food shall be RAPIDLY cooled from 135F to 70F, within 2 hours, and then from 70F to 41 F, within 4 hours. Cooling shall be by one or more of the following methods: in shallow containers
    separating food into smaller portions
2/17/11Inspection - Routine91
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized (-4 points)
    All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. (113984(e), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101 (b-d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115 (a, b, d), 114117, 114125(b), 114135, 114141)
    The dishwasher didn't dispense sanitizer during inspection,the manager in charge stated he checks it once a week.Corrected during inspection.
  • VC & D
    Operator has voluntarily consented to the condemnation and destruction of food as said material being unfit for human consumption or otherwise in violation of California Health and Safety Code, Division 104, Part 5, Chapter 1 through 8, the disposition of which is provided for by Chapter 8, Article 3, Section 111895.

    I (We) hereby voluntarily agree to the condemnation and destruction of the following material(s) listed in violation number 52. By signing this Offical Inspection Report (OIR), I (We) hereby release the County of San Bernardino and its agent from any and all liability.
    We VC&D a container of cooked meat holding @ 55 F since cooked Saterday in the trash bin.

    Discarded the food(chicken wings-sausages) in the reach in cooler holding @ 46-51 F in the trash during inspection.

  • Hands clean and properly washed
    4
    Employees are required to wash their hands: before beginning work
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved
    g
    Non-critical Violation
  • Hot and cold water available (-2 points)
    An adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided at all times. (113953(c), 114099.2(b) 114101(a), 114189, 114192, 114192.1, 114195)
    Provide hot water in the employee restroom and maintain the hot water @ 100 F in the women restroom (measured @ 88 F).
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures (-4 points)
    Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41F or at or above 135F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
    Measured food holding in the reach in cooler between 46-51 F.The reach in cooler need to be repaired to hold food at 41 F.
  • Proper cooling methods (-2 points)
    All potentially hazardous food shall be RAPIDLY cooled from 135F to 70F, within 2 hours, and then from 70F to 41 F, within 4 hours. Cooling shall be by one or more of the following methods: in shallow containers
    separating food into smaller portions
  • Food Worker Certification (-2 points)
    All food handlers shall obtain a valid food worker certificate within 14 days of employment. (33.0410, 33.044)
    Provide the 3 expired food handler cards renewals.
  • Premises
    Non-critical Violation
    1
  • Garbage and refuse properly disposed
    1
    All food waste and rubbish shall be kept in leak proof and rodent proof containers. Containers shall be covered at all times. All waste must be removed and disposed of as frequently as necessary to prevent a nuisance. The exterior premises of each food facility shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. (114244, 114245, 114245.1, 114245.2, 114245.3, 114245.4, 114245.5, 114245.6, 114245.7, 114245.8)
  • Plumbing
    1
    The potable water supply shall be protected with a backflow or back siphonage protection device, as required by applicable plumbing codes. (114192) All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in compliance with local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. Any hose used for conveying potable water shall be of approved materials, labeled, properly stored, and used for no other purpose. (114171, 114189.1, 114190, 114193, 114193.1, 114199, 114201, 114269)
  • Floors, walls and ceilings: built, maintained, and (-1 point)
    The walls / ceilings shall have durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers. Food facilities shall be fully enclosed. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. (114143 (d), 114257, 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272) Cleaning must be an approved dustless method. (114268.1) Mats and duckboards, if used, must be removable and easily cleanable. (114272) Open-air barbecues or wood-burning ovens floor surfaces must extend a minimum of five feet and be impervious or easily cleanable. (114143(d))
    Thoroughly clean the ceiling pannels & walls in the food prep area.
  • Demonstration of knowledge
    2
    All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. (113947) Food facilities that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall have an employee who has passed an approved food safety certification examination. (113947-113947.1)
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use (-1 point)
    Food facilities that prepare food shall be equipped with warewashing facilities. Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to measure the applicable sanitization method. (114067(f,g), 114099, 114099.3, 114099.5, 114101(a), 114101.1, 114101.2, 114103, 114107, 114125) A thermometer must be readily available to monitor the temperature of the water at the warewashing sink. A warewashing sink used to wash wiping cloths, wash produce, or thaw food must be cleaned and sanitized before and after each use.
    Use the test strips to check concentration of sanitizer (QUAT).Measured at the bar >200 ppm.


  • Post inspection comments:
    NOTES:
    -Arescore form,copy of inspection report and handouts given to the manager in charge.

    -The letter grade (C) posted on the front window ,any attempt to remove,relocate,or hide the letter grade will result in legal action and charging $104 /hour for each follow up visit.
1/31/11Inspection - Routine74
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved
    g
    Non-critical Violation
  • Hot and cold water available (-2 points)
    An adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided at all times. (113953(c), 114099.2(b) 114101(a), 114189, 114192, 114192.1, 114195)
    Provide hot water in the employee restroom.
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized (-4 points)
    All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. (113984(e), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101 (b-d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115 (a, b, d), 114117, 114125(b), 114135, 114141)
    Repair the inoperable dishwasher to dispense sanitizer properly.

    Keep all wiping cloth towels in sanitizer bucket instead of scattered on food contact surface.

    Store in use utensils (tongs) on a clean surface not hanging on the rim of the trash bin at the cook line.

    Use rubber matts under cutting boards instead of cloth towels.

    Maintain concentration of QUAT sanitizer @ 200 ppm instead of 400 ppm as found in the bar 3rd compartment.

  • Food Worker Certification (-2 points)
    All food handlers shall obtain a valid food worker certificate within 14 days of employment. (33.0410, 33.044)
    Observed 7 missing food handler cards.
  • Food separated and protected (-1 point)
    All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c)) All food shall be stored, prepared, displayed or held so that it is protected from contamination.
    Cover all food items in the stand up cooler and in the walk in cooler.

    Store ready to eat food (cooked rice ) in a food graded containers NOT shopping bags.

    DO NOT overstack uncovered food containers in the walk in cooler.

    Provide a scoop with a handle to scoop bulk beans instead of empty steel can.

    Thourghly clean and sanitize the mol

8/10/10Inspection - Routine90
No violation noted during this evaluation. 6/1/10Inspection - Routine90
No violation noted during this evaluation. 4/30/09Re-score Grade Inspection92
No violation noted during this evaluation.

Post inspection comments:
NOTE:
Letter Grade (B ) posted.

Inspection report printed and given.
4/22/09Inspection - Routine86
No violation noted during this evaluation. 4/28/08Inspection - Routine98
No violation noted during this evaluation. 11/15/07Inspection - Routine96

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