Tennessee Department of Health
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El Porton Mexican Restaurant

2095 Merchants Row Germantown, TN 38138

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

June 9, 2022 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 92 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

35: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)7. Prepared food items missing label with common name

37: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. Uncovered food items in coolers. Remember to cover once they finish the cooling down process.

39: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(d)4. Wiping cloths improperly stored on the counter. Store in sanitizer to prevent microbial development

45: 1200-23-01-.04(1) Worn gasket on walk in cooler door. Repair to prevent cold air from escaping

46: 1200-23-01-.04(5)(a) Wash solution temperature in 3 compartment sink is less than 110 degrees. Wash solution temperature in commercial dishwasher is less than 120 degrees.

48: 1200-23-01-.05(1)(c)2. Hot water is not present throughout facility except at the dishwasher with separate booster

53: 1200-23-01-.06(5)(b)1. Floors need to be cleaned to remove standing water by the hand sink, dish washer, and ice machine

53: 1200-23-01-.06(5)(a) Ceiling tiles stained, floors cracked

Additional Comments

PIC corrected the hot water issue during the inspection by restarting the hot water heater. Please contact a repair facility to ensure its working properly.

Observations
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Compliant
Observations
IN
2 Management awareness, policy present
Compliant
Observations
IN
3 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion
Compliant
Observations
IN
4 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Compliant
Observations
IN
6 Hands clean and properly washed
Compliant
Observations
IN
7 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
Compliant
Observations
IN
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Compliant
Observations
IN
9 Food obtained from an approved source
Compliant
Observations
NO
10 Food received at proper temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
11 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Compliant
Observations
NA
12 Required records available: shell stock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
Observations
IN
13 Food separated and protected
Compliant
Observations
IN
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Compliant
Observations
IN
15 Proper disposition of unsafe food, returned food not reserved
Compliant
Observations
IN
16 Proper cooking time and temperatures
Compliant
Observations
IN
17 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Compliant
Observations
IN
18 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
IN
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
NA
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Compliant
Observations
NA
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Compliant
Observations
NA
23 Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked food
Compliant
Observations
NA
24 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Compliant
Observations
NA
25 Food additives: approved and properly used
Compliant
Observations
IN
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Compliant
Observations
NA
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
Compliant
Observations
OUT
35 Food properly labeled; original container, required records available
Observations
OUT
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observations
OUT
39 Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Observations
OUT
45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Observations
OUT
46 Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
COS
Observations
OUT
48 Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
COS
Observations
OUT
53 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observations
OUT
53 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant