Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Total Violations  5 Date of Inspection  03/24/2023
Risk Violations Count  4 Inspection Time  01.9
Arrival Time 14:08 Recommended for License  N/A
Travel Time 00.1 Facility Closure  NO
Food Facility
EL BARRIO CANTINA & TEQUILA BAR
Address
1470 BUCK RD
City/State
HOLLAND, PA
Zip Code
18966
Telephone
(267) 685-0725
Facility ID #
31F128
Owner
DCSE HOLDINGS, INC.
Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection
License Type
Permanent
Risk Category
 3

FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS

IN=in compliance    OUT=not in compliance    N/O=not observed    N/A=not applicable
  
COS=corrected on-site during inspection    R=repeat violation
Compliance Status COS R
Demonstration of Knowledge
1 OUT Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses    
Employee Health
2 IN Management awareness; policy present    
3 IN Proper use of reporting; restriction & exclusion    
Good Hygienic Practices
4 OUT Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use    
5 IN No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth    
Preventing Contamination by Hazards
6 IN Hands clean & properly washed    
7 IN No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed    
8 OUT Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible    
Approved Source
9 IN Food obtained from approved source    
10 N/O Food received at proper temperature    
11 IN Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated    
12 N/A Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction    
Protection from Contamination
13 IN Food separated & protected    
14 OUT Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized   X
15 IN Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, & unsafe food    
 
Compliance Status COS R
Potentially Hazardous Food Time/Temperature
16 N/O Proper cooking time & temperature    
17 IN Proper reheating procedures for hot holding    
18 N/O Proper cooling time & temperature    
19 IN Proper hot holding temperature    
20 IN Proper cold holding temperature    
21 IN Proper date marking & disposition    
22 N/A Time as a public health control; procedures & record    
Consumer Advisory
23 IN Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods    
Highly Susceptible Populations
24 IN Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered    
Chemical
25 N/A Food additives: approved & properly used    
26 IN Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used    
Conformance with Approved Procedure
27 N/A Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan    
Risk factors are improper practices or procedures identified as the most prevalent contributing factors of foodborne illness or injury. Public Health Interventions are control measures to prevent foodborne illness or injury. * - Critical Item Requiring Immediate Action
GOOD RETAIL PRACTICES
Good Retail Practices are preventative measures to control the addition of pathogens, chemicals, and physical objects into foods.
Compliance Status COS R
Safe Food and Water
28 IN Pasteurized eggs used where required    
29 IN Water & ice from approved source    
30 IN Variance obtained for specialized processing methods    
Food Temperature Control
31 IN Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control    
32 IN Plant food properly cooked for hot holding    
33 IN Approved thawing methods used    
34 IN Thermometer provided & accurate    
35 IN Food properly labeled; original container    
Prevention of Food Contamination
36 IN Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons    
37 IN Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display    
38 IN Personal cleanliness    
39 IN Wiping cloths: properly used & stored    
40 IN Washing fruit & vegetables    
 
Compliance Status COS R
Proper Use of Utensils
41 IN In-use utensils: properly stored    
42 IN Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled    
43 IN Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used    
44 IN Gloves used properly    
Utensils, Equipment and Vending
45 OUT Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used    
46 IN Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips    
47 IN Non-food contact surfaces clean    
Physical Facilities
48 IN Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure    
49 IN Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices    
50 IN Sewage & waste water properly disposed    
51 IN Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned    
52 IN Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained    
53 IN Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean    
54 IN Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used    
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Shawn Thompson - Sous Chef Date: 03/24/2023
Inspector (Signature) Jennifer Beagle (150) Date: 03/24/2023
 
  Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Date of Inspection  03/24/2023
Arrival Time  14:08
Recommended for License  N/A
Facility Closure  NO
Facility
El Barrio Cantina & Tequila Bar
Address
1470 BUCK RD
City/State
HOLLAND, PA
Zip Code
18966
Telephone
(267) 685-0725
Facility ID #
31F128
Owner
DCSE Holdings, Inc.
Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection
License Type
Permanent
Risk Category
 3
TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Ambient/Walk-In Cooler 40 ° F Pasta/Walk-In Cooler 42 ° F Ambient/2 door prep cooler - server station 39 ° F
chicken /food warmer 202 ° F Rice/Steam table 174 ° F Guacamole /2 door prep cooler 38 ° F
cut lettuce/2 door prep cooler 39 ° F Pico de gallo/2 door prep cooler 34 ° F Cheese/2 door prep cooler 33 ° F
Ambient/1 door reach-in cooler 14 ° F Ambient/walk-in freezer 0 ° F Ambient/2 door prep cooler 34 ° F
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
*1 *There is no food safety manager certified by this Department (CFSM) on duty as required. A CFSM must be on duty at all times the facility is open and/or food is being prepared. A completed application(SA-71)for CFSM, or proof of enrollment in an approved safety class must be submitted to the Department within 10 business days.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 04/07/2023
*4 *Employee beverages were stored on prep tables. Employee personal items may not be stored in food prep areas or food/utensil storage areas (food, cell phones, wallets, clothing, etc.)
An employee may not eat, drink or use any form of tobacco unless the use occurs in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection cannot result. The sole exception to this prohibition is in paragraph (2).
(2) Exception for closed beverage containers. A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the following:
(i) The employee's hands.
(ii) The container.
(iii) Exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
 New Violation. To be Corrected By: 03/24/2023
*8 The hot water is turned off at the hand sink at the end of the cook's line. The sink must be repaired so that hot water is available (85°F minimum).
825(a) - 825(a) - Using a Handwashing Facility
825. Operation and maintenance of plumbing facilities.
(a) Using a handwashing facility.
(1) A handwashing facility shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
(2) A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 03/27/2023
*14 *The sanitizer was detected at 25 ppm after the final rinse cycle of the dish machine in the kitchen. 50-100 ppm is required.
The facility must manually sanitize all utensils in the 3 basin sink until the dish machine is repaired, and permission for use is granted by BCDH. Submit an invoice for repair to the Department, jmbeagle@buckscounty.org.
 New Violation.
*14 *-Mold-like growth observed on upper interior surface of the ice machine.
-Mold-like debris on door gaskets and around door frames/jambs of some cooling units.
Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
 Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 03/27/2023
45 *The following areas are not cleanable and must be resurfaced or replaced:
-The counter at the server's station (damaged and taped)
-shelves inside the walk-in cooler (Rust-like debris)
-the bottom shelf of the prep table in the kitchen (right side)
-bottom interior of the 1 door reach-in freezer
-the gasket on the walk-in freezer door is damaged and must be replaced
 New Violation. To be Corrected By: 04/07/2023
   
General Remarks
-Replace the damaged light shields inside the walk-in cooler
-Remove packing material from sides of microwaves and doors oh hot holding unit
-Store boxes of single use utensils 6" off the floor
-Hang or invert the mop to dry when not in use
-Do not use towels under cutting boards for non-slip
-Remove unnecessary items from the area around the mop sink
-Finish/seal the floor and walls around the server's station
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Shawn Thompson - Sous Chef Date: 03/24/2023
Inspector (Signature) Jennifer Beagle (150) Date: 03/24/2023