Bulerias Tapas Bar
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2020
78
Score
Going back to 2013, Bulerias Tapas Bar has 12 inspections in the public record. On Aug 7, 2020, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Bulerias Tapas Bar dates to Aug 7, 2020.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Bulerias Tapas Bar's 78 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 7, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE BINS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HOT WATER HANDLE SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS LINER FOR WALLS ON THE COOKS LINE AT MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT ABOVE 2-DOOR TALL FREEZER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 11, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 53.6F TO 57.9F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED POTATOES AT 49.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: INCOMPLETE EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR THE WRITTEN VOMITING AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER: COOKED POTATOES AT 49.5F, CHICKEN CROQUETTES AT 52.5F, PREPARED ARTICHOKES AT 46.9F. ALL 10 LBS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $200.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT MAY BE UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER ARE NOT DISCLOSED ON THE MENU. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CONSUMERS OF SUCH ITEMS ON THE PRINTED MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10-11-18 #2229590 NOT CORRECTED #57- OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.#58- OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE BAR COOLER CONTAINING DAIRY PRODUCT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE FOOD PREP SURFACE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOOD AND BAR PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: LARGE HOLE IN THE STAIRWELL WALL FROM THE KITCHEN PREP TO THE OUTDOORS. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDER AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER BOOSTER LOCATED NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 11, 2018
Routine
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11(A) MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH FOODS PERTAINING TO THE ADVISORY DISCLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 (A): NO STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION IN THE KITCHEN. PROVIDE A STEM FOOD THERMOMETER TO BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES TO BE ABLE TO CHECK INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.11 OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN ,SANITIZE AND STORE ALL KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED BOXES OF WINE AND LIQUOR STORED ON FLOOR,PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES AND STORES 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST AND EASY CLEANING. -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN,EXCESS GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST MAKE SURE FLOORS WITH PROPER COVINGS, WALLS AND CEILING ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 28, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT TWO ICE MACHINES AND ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 19, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUD AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPERS NEEDED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOO PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA UNLABELED. MUST LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREADRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS IN BASEMENT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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86
Jun 11, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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95
Jun 4, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: BASEMENT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN PREP COOLER #1 DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DISHWASH PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO REATTACH SINK TO WALL ALSO MUST RECAULK SAME SINK TO WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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74
Aug 12, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE SODA GUN HOLSTER LINE NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH THE OPEN SITE DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND LINE TO REACH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Aug 20, 2013
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT BOTH BAR AREAS BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND ICE BINS AND DRAINBOARD. NO SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SMALL COOLER ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR IS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE / RESEAL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO LIDS PROVIDED FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AREAS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SURFACE OF RAW WOOD UNDER THE COUNTERS AND SHELVES NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS ABOVE BASEMENT BAR COUNTERS ARE NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELD OR REPLACE WITH SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER LEAKING AT BACK FLOW PREVENTER AT DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER PROVIDE AT EITHER WATER SUPPLY LINE TO BOTH ICE MACHINES, IN BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS NOT PROVIDED, EACH TOILET ROOM IS COMPLETELY ENCLOSED WITHOUT VENTILATION. VENTILATION HOWEVER IS PROVIDED AT WASH BOWL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS OR PROVIDE APPROVAL INFORMATION FROM BUILDING DEPARTMENT.
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Feb 27, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bulerias Tapas Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bulerias Tapas Bar on file is from Aug 7, 2020. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bulerias Tapas Bar?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bulerias Tapas Bar.
Has Bulerias Tapas Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bulerias Tapas Bar have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bulerias Tapas Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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