SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

BACHMAN TACOS.

BEAT. 20/100

3311 W NORTHWEST HWY · BACHMAN LAKE, DALLAS

Last inspected December 4, 2023 · passed

Failed an inspection 7 years ago. 41 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
15 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
134
includes 41 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 4
2023
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cheese @ 47.4 F and trompo sauce @ 43.2 F

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

Do not store raw beef over jalapenos

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed soiled knifes stored on walls

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

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

MINORSanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment

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

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

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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean dirty WIC vents and venthood

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair floor tiles & wall by restroom

APR 17
2023
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cheese @ 55.9 F

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed beef @ 100 F

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Do not store toxic chemicals next to food

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean dirty venthood

AUG 30
2022
PASSED
15 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean inside microwave (dirty)

CRITICALSanitation
*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

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

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

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Observed roach on table in prep area

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Keep all food 6 inch off floor (rice)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

Label bulk ingredients with common name (spices)

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean wall (back), floor

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Provide light shield in back area and repair lights in venthood

CRITICALSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
MINORSanitation
*47 Other Violations

Post 'employees must wash hands' sign in restroom

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

ConsumerhealthRFSMandTemp.Dallascityhall.com

FEB 1
2022
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed rice stored at 53 Degrees F in WIC.

CRITICALFood 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.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty can opener.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM expired.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

Food handler certificates expired.

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

Observed food stored uncovered.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed food stored in a broken conainer.

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Observed dirty floor in WIC.

JUL 12
2021
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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))

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed moldy cheese

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction

Observed mixing chlorine and Q.A. sanitizers.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed RIC door broken

MINORFacility Condition
*44 Refuse/recyclables area maintained in good repair

Observed trash bin melted and cracked

CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide covered trash in restroom

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FEB 9
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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

MINORSanitation
*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.

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

Observed reusing single-use containers

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

Observed not washing hands after drinking

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide covered trash in restroom

JUL 28
2020
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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

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

Observed not sanitizing after washing

CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Restricted use pesticides

Raid is not an approved pesticide in food service

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe

Provide probe thermometer

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair RIC door

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

Do not re-use foil containers

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean walls/floors

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair tiles in front of 3-comp sink

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
JAN 13
2020
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cut onions 54.7 degrees F.

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

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

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

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

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed towels as shelf liner and cardboard as mat.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Observed sauce on floor next to trash.

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

Observed knife in WIC.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty food containers, walls.

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

Repair urinal.

JUN 3
2019
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty deli slicer

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands when switching tasks and changing gloves

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Observed cleaners stored over clean dishes.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

Date mark and discard after 7 days.

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

Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket on floor

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

Keep food covered (cut onion, dry ingredients.)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label sauce. Label food with common name.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean ceiling around vent, clean shelves.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace broken and missing light shields.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair/replace broken/missing tiles in floor.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed cracked bowl. Observed broken gaskets on RIC.

MAY 23
2019
FAILED
19 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*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.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*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.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty meat slicer and food containers.

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

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

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Observed cleaners next to food and clean dishes.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site at time of inspection.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath

Observe refried beans cooling at ambient temperature.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

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

CRITICALFood Temperature
*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.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

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

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

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

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*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.

MINORSanitation
*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.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*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.

MINORSanitation
*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.

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label food with common name.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

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

APR 21
2019
PASSED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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.

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

Observed open drinking cups in food prep area.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

Provide label to drink containers.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
MINORSanitation
*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.

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

Do not store utensils between equipment.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Chemical spray bottle next to clean dishes.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CRITICALFacility 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.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Do not store food in to-go bags.

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

TCS foods observed thawing at room temp.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
OCT 16
2018
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*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

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

APR 24
2018
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Always set wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

ckean gaskets from reach in cooler

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

red salsa in container reads 50F store in smaller conatiners

OCT 6
2017
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

Always set wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

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

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean all cooler gaskets

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

salsa cups in sink

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

coffee cup sitting next to salsa containers being prepared

SERIOUSOther
*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

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

sanitizer too strong 200ppm

MAY 6
2017
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood 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

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

raw meat and cooked store together

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for prep area, food containers

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

set up sanitizer bucket

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

all meat

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

towel in ric

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

observed food containers on the flloor

NOV 7
2016
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

provide date marking for all food in ric

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

provide cover/lid for all food container

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

separate raw meat and sanitizer solu

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

200 ppm chlorine

CRITICALSanitation
*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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