Birrieria Aguinaga
10346 Ferguson Rd, Dallas, TX 75228 · 75228 · Restaurant
Mostly clean — 9 of 12 passed, one prior failure
2025-03-26 Pass New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2024-02-21 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 15
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Cannot leave wet wiping cloths out & must be stored in sanitizer bucket at all times between uses.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover all food.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean inside microwave.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Fix grout in tile, regrout.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all containers with common name bulk.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Cannot store raw eggs on top shelf above meat in WIC.
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Sanitizer bucket too low to sanitizer & 3 comp sink, both <150 ppm Quat.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label all chemical bottles.
*21 Being a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information thro
No manager certificate for anyone working, no manager onsite.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
No food handles for all employees working.
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
Expired date mark on chorizo in WIC.
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
No test strips.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Cannot drink while working.
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
Cannot leave drink above clean utensils.
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed
Cover single use items coffee filters.
2024-01-30 Fail Routine CRITICAL 21
FAILED: *21 Being a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information thro
Food manager must be present from open to close, no food manager onsite.
FAILED: *22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
No food handlers for everyone working, could not provide onsite.
FAILED: *31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Cannot store trash bags in hand sink, for hand washing only.
FAILED: *32 Damaged Equipment
Rust on can opener blade & inside ice machine.
FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Lots of wet wiping cloths out, must be kept stored in sanitizer bucket.
FAILED: *37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover food.
FAILED: *07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Molded orange peppers stored above RTE food.
FAILED: *39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources
Cannot store knife under cutting board.
FAILED: *40 Store single-service item in original package
Invert single use coffee filters or keep in packaging.
FAILED: *10 Sanitization after Cleaning
Did not sanitize dishes, dish washer put dishes in wrong order, and did not wash, rinse, then sanitize.
FAILED: *42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean floors, walls, and inside microwave.
FAILED: *45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Regrout tile, food, and water can get stuck inside cracks.
FAILED: *47 Handwashing signage
Need hand wash sign at all hand sinks.
FAILED: *41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label containers containing food items that are taken out of original container.
FAILED: *35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Cannot have drinks above prep table, cannot drink anything in the kitchen.
FAILED: *29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
Need test strips, not provided onsite.
FAILED: *18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
Cannot store medicine above prep table.
FAILED: *09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Cannot store raw eggs above beef.
FAILED: *03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Improper hot holding: grilled onions 118F.
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Improper cold holding: RIC 50, onion 51, ham 49, tomato 48, pico de gallo 48.
FAILED: *01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
Green salsa at 89F after 6 hrs, improper cooling.
2023-09-29 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 17
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
Observed large pot of beans cooling inside sink. Observed at 108.7 upon arrival. No cooling log or time stamps observed being used to document proper cooling from 135F-70F in 2 hours & from 70F-41F
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Sliced tomato 55F, pico de gallo 55F- maintain all cold TCS food items 41F or below.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Upper inside panel of ice machine observed w/rust accumulation. Can opener observed with rust and product debris accumulation.
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Observed chemical spray bottle hanging on hand sink and on prep table.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark all prepared product held longer than 24 hours not to exceed 7 day hold.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Provide chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer used in 3 compartment sink and sanitizer buckets.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Observed trash bags stored inside hand sink next to dish pit.
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Observed cardboard shelf liners in dry storage room. Replace w/ commercial grade approved material that can be cleaned and sanitized.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Moist cloths observed on prep tables. Maintain in sanitizer buckets in between use. Store sanitizer buckets off the floor.
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
Observed large block of frozen beef thawing in standing water inside prep sink. Utilize approved thawing methods.
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed
Maintain coffee filters in plastic bag or other protective container when not in use.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Fan covers inside WIC observed w/dust accumulation
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace broken light under vent hood.
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
Cover wall outlet next to 3 compartment sink. Hang mop when not in use.
*47 Handwashing signage
Provide a designated hand sink sign for hand sink in dish pit.
2023-02-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
EXPIRE RFSM; MANAGER WITH NO FOOD MANAGER CERTICATE
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
NO FOOD HANDLER
*45 Dressing areas:Lockers
RESS STORE IN KITCHEN AREA
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
MOP ITEMS STORE BESIDE ICE MACHINE
*47 Other Violations
NO LABEL ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
ACCESS TO HAND SINK BLOCK
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
WATER NOT FLOWING FROM HAND SINK FAUCET
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD IN CARTOON STOCK ON FLOOR AT BACK OF THE STORE
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
BROKEN DOOR AREA AT BACK OF KITCHEN
*14 Gloves single use
MPLOYEE WASHING GLOVES TO KEEP USING AFTER TASK HAS BEEN CHANGE
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
RUSTED CEILING SURFACE
2022-09-14 Pass Routine 8
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
EXPIRE RFSM
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
DRESS STORE ON FOOD
*47 Other Violations
SANITIZING BUCKET STORE ON FLOOR
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
LIGHT OUT INSIDE VENTHOOD
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD STORE ON FLOOR IN WIC
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DIRTY FAN COVER AND RUSTED SHELF IN WIC
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE
2022-02-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
no handler certificate
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
expired rfsm
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
person dress store on shelf with food
*47 Other Violations
mop bucket and rag store with food and rif
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
hand sink use for storage
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
towel store on cutting board and prep surface
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
no bucket sanitizer
2021-10-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food on floor in wic
*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination
food in wic not covered
*33 Warewashing machine, sink - cleaned before use
three compartment sink not set up during cleaning
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
manager on sit with no food manager certificate
2021-05-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed dented can
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw meat and raw shelled eggs over RTE
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Observed 3-comp sanitizer <10 ppm Cl
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed beef 46 degrees F in WIC (50 degrees F)
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm Cl
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Provide sanitizer test strips
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed personal drink on prep table
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed knife stored in cooler, knife stored in prep cooler inge gap, tong handles in food
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label dry powder ingredient
2020-11-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*47 Other Violations
ICE SCOOP SITTING ON ICE IN ICE MACHINE
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ON FLOOR IN WIC
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
NO SANITIZER FOR CLEANING SET UP
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
ACCESS TO HAND SINK BLOCK
2020-05-15 Pass Routine 5
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE
*47 Other Violations
DIRTY RIC FLOOR, LABEL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
NO TEST STRIP PROVIDED
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
NO SANITIZER SET UP DURING OPERATION
*30 Food Establishment Permit
2020-03-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
hand sink use for other purpose.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
towels store onprep surfaces
*07 Food obtained from sources that comply with applicable laws
expired milk in ric
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
prep sauces on floor in wic
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
no bucket sanitizer set up
*30 Food Establishment Permit
no health permit provided
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