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Bachman Tacos

3311 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220 · 75220 · Restaurant

Mostly clean — 13 of 16 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
16
13 passed
Last Inspected
2023-12-04
Pass Rate
81%
1 failure
Score
18/100
BEAT
9 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-12-04
Failed 1 inspection (2019)
65 sanitation violations found across 16 inspections
18 food storage & handling violations found across 10 inspections
Sanitation critical 65×
Food Storage & Handling critical 18×
Food Temperature critical 16×
Facility Condition critical
Other critical
Documentation & Training minor
Plumbing & Waste serious
Employee Hygiene minor
Pest Activity critical
2023-12-04 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cheese @ 47.4 F and trompo sauce @ 43.2 F

critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Do not store raw beef over jalapenos

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed soiled knifes stored on walls

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair leak on spray hose/faucet on 3-comp sink

minor Sanitation

*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

critical Sanitation

*27 Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment

Observed trompo (raw) in WIC @ 46 F after 6 hrs of cooling

minor Sanitation

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Do not store personal food on food prep table or next/above utensils

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean dirty WIC vents and venthood

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair floor tiles & wall by restroom

2023-04-17 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cheese @ 55.9 F

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed beef @ 100 F

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Do not store toxic chemicals next to food

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean dirty venthood

2022-08-30 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 15
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Keep all cold hold food at 41 F or lower at all times. Observed cheese at 54.3 F, ham 49.1 F, and sliced tomatoes 47.3 F

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean inside microwave (dirty)

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Do not store toxic chemicals next to utensils. Observed stainless steel cleaner next to single-use articles

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

minor Other

*31 No soap at handsink

minor Sanitation

*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Do not store absorbent material inside RIC. Observed wet kitchen towel inside cooler

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Observed roach on table in prep area

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Keep all food 6 inch off floor (rice)

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

Label bulk ingredients with common name (spices)

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean wall (back), floor

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Provide light shield in back area and repair lights in venthood

critical Sanitation

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REpair ceiling tile, baseboards, wall in front of restroom and small leak at handwash sink (faucet)

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

minor Sanitation

*47 Other Violations

Post 'employees must wash hands' sign in restroom

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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2022-02-01 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed rice stored at 53 Degrees F in WIC.

critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw pork and eggs stored over vegetables in WIC.

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty can opener.

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Observed toxic items stored over seasonings, [rubbing] alcohol.

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM expired.

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

Food handler certificates expired.

critical Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Observed food stored uncovered.

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed food stored in a broken conainer.

minor Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Observed dirty floor in WIC.

2021-07-12 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cheese 57.6 degrees F, rice 60 degrees F (WIC 60 degrees F). Observed cheese 54 degrees F and avocado 58 degrees F (RIC 58 degrees F))

serious Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed moldy cheese

critical Sanitation

*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction

Observed mixing chlorine and Q.A. sanitizers.

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed RIC door broken

minor Facility Condition

*44 Refuse/recyclables area maintained in good repair

Observed trash bin melted and cracked

critical Sanitation

*21 Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC

When asked, manager did not know to sanitize thermometer each use and did not know how to properly set up 3-comp sink

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide covered trash in restroom

2021-02-09 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cheese 47 degrees F in WIC (48 degrees F)

minor Sanitation

*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Observed cardboard used as shelf liner in WIC and towel used as non-slip mat under cutting board.

minor Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

Observed reusing single-use containers

serious Sanitation

*14 When to washWhen to wash hands after coughing/sneezing/eating/etc

Observed not washing hands after drinking

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide covered trash in restroom

2020-07-28 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cheese 55 degrees F, sliced tomato 57.5 degrees F. Unit 50 degrees F.

serious Sanitation

*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos

Observed not sanitizing after washing

critical Pest Activity

*18 Restricted use pesticides

Raid is not an approved pesticide in food service

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe

Provide probe thermometer

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair RIC door

minor Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

Do not re-use foil containers

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean walls/floors

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair tiles in front of 3-comp sink

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

2020-01-13 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cut onions 54.7 degrees F.

serious Sanitation

*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

Observed sanitizer in 3-comp >500 ppm quat, bucket >200 ppm Chlorine.

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed towels in hand sink. Use for hand wash only.

minor Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed towels as shelf liner and cardboard as mat.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Observed sauce on floor next to trash.

minor Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Observed knife in WIC.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty food containers, walls.

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

Repair urinal.

2019-06-03 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty deli slicer

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands when switching tasks and changing gloves

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Observed cleaners stored over clean dishes.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

Date mark and discard after 7 days.

minor Sanitation

*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket on floor

critical Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Keep food covered (cut onion, dry ingredients.)

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label sauce. Label food with common name.

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean ceiling around vent, clean shelves.

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace broken and missing light shields.

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair/replace broken/missing tiles in floor.

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed cracked bowl. Observed broken gaskets on RIC.

2019-05-23 Fail Routine
CRITICAL 19
serious Other

FAILED: *02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <

Eggs observed on prep table at 71 degrees F. Keep refrigerated at all times.

critical Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw beef stored over sauce. Keep RTE foods above beef.

serious Sanitation

FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty meat slicer and food containers.

serious Sanitation

FAILED: *14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Observed food handlers switching tasks and changing gloves without washing hands.

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Observed cleaners next to food and clean dishes.

minor Documentation & Training

FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site at time of inspection.

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath

Observe refried beans cooling at ambient temperature.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

Date mark food for 7 days (sauce, meat, cut vegetables)

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

provide thermometers for RIC AND for testing food. Do not rely on stem thermometer for food to stay in cooler.

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Hand wash sink for handwashing only. Do not use for rags.

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Do not use cardboard as mat. Only use easily cleanable, non-absorbent material.

minor Employee Hygiene

FAILED: *35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Observed personal drinks in prep area. Do not eat or drink in food prep area.

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Observed several wiping cloths on prep tables. Do not leave in cooler to absorb water. Keep sanitizer rags in sanitizer bucket.

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Cover food (beans cooling, cut onions in WIC) to protect from environmental contamination.

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Do not use bowl to scoop food. Use scoop with handle.

minor Other

FAILED: *40 Reuse of single service articles

Do not re-use single-use containers (Foil pans and butter container).

minor Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label food with common name.

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Deep cleaning needed. Observed dirty fan in WIC, dirty shelves, vent hood.

minor Facility Condition

FAILED: *45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair tiles in floor, repair/replace fan cover in WIC.

2019-04-21 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 13
critical Food Temperature

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair damaged floor tiles. Heavy condensation at the bottom of the RIC at cooking line. Replace missing fan cover over shelf.

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Observed open drinking cups in food prep area.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

Provide label to drink containers.

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean and sanitize tables in dining area. Clean grill area, vent hood and shelves. Repair damaged door frame next to 3 comp sink.

minor Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Do not store utensils between equipment.

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Chemical spray bottle next to clean dishes.

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

critical Facility Condition

*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Heavy dust build-up on walls and ceiling over prep area.

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Do not store food in to-go bags.

minor Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

TCS foods observed thawing at room temp.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

2018-10-16 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 2
critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw pork stored adjacent to cooked sliced ham inside the reach in cooler in the front serving area

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

raw pork splatter/grease(red) observed on the shelf adjacent to the prep table.

2018-04-24 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 3
minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Always set wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses

minor Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

ckean gaskets from reach in cooler

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

red salsa in container reads 50F store in smaller conatiners

2017-10-06 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

Always set wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

All employees handling food need to have food handler cards on site

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean all cooler gaskets

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

salsa cups in sink

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

coffee cup sitting next to salsa containers being prepared

serious Other

*12 A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (

establishment needs to have written procedures for employees to report foodborne symptoms or ask for dr note when returning to work

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

sanitizer too strong 200ppm

2017-05-06 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
serious Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

no shopping bags allow to use cover the food as container provide lid for all food containers

critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw meat and cooked store together

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for prep area, food containers

serious Sanitation

*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

set up sanitizer bucket

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

all meat

minor Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

towel in ric

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

observed food containers on the flloor

2016-11-07 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 5
minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

provide date marking for all food in ric

serious Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

provide cover/lid for all food container

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

separate raw meat and sanitizer solu

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

200 ppm chlorine

critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw meat and ham store together

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