SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

CABRITOS LOS CAVAZOS RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 18/100

10240 N WALTON WALKER · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS

Last inspected February 14, 2024 · passed

43 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
16 passed
VIOLATIONS
161
includes 43 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jun 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 14
2024
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*14 Gloves single use

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCHED HIS PHONE AND CONTINUE TO WORK WITHOUT CHANGING HIS GLOVES.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

MACHINE IS NOT CONNECTED TO ANY SANITIZER.

MINOROther
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

DATE FOOD PRODUCTS WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS

CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only

PROVIDE APPLICATOR LICENSE IF YOU WANT TO DO YOUR OWN PEST CONTROL.

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

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PRPE. AREA ALLOWED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding

DO NOT REHEAT ANY FOOD IN WARMER. RAPIDLY HEAT FOOD TO 165'F THEN MAINTAIN IT AT 135'F .

MINOROther
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

OBSERVED ONE ROACH

JAN 26
2024
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
CRITICALChemical Safety
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
JUN 8
2023
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORPest Activity
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction

MAINTAIN SANITIZER (Q.A.) ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURE DIRECTION. TESTED AT 500 PPM.

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

NO DRINKING IN FOOD RPEP. AREA ALLOWED.

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

TEST STRIPS

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 0 PPM.

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

GOAT125'F

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
MINORSanitation
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT, JACKET.

DEC 1
2022
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

Raw meat above ready to eat food in WIC

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Sanitizer isn't connected to dishwasher

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Chemicals above the food products

MINORFood Temperature
*38 TCS food shall be thawed using any procedure if a portion of frozen ready-to-eat food is thawed

unapproved thawing method

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

replace damaged cutting boards

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Need RFSM

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

need food handlers certificate

CRITICALPest Activity
*47 Other Violations

need a no smoking sign, choking poster and pest control

MAY 18
2022
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

CUTTING BOARDS

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

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

DO NOT KEEP FOOD PRODUCTS IN OPENED CANS.

MINOROther
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

MAINTAIN DISHWASHING MACHINE SANITIZER AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 0 PPM,

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

WALK IN FREEZER.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS AND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE BROKEN COVERS OF CHIPS DISHPESNSER.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

DO NOT STORE ANY CHEMICAL BOTTLES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

REPAIR FAUCET FROM BAR HAND SINK.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
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APR 21
2022
PASSED
15 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

No drinking in food prep area

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

Food contact surfaces need to be cleaned

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Don't keep items in hand sink and ensure that cold water works and clean ice scoop

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

keep sanitizer/disinfectant below or in proper location not above 3-compartment sink

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking for hard to date packaging

No date marking on large containers

MINORSanitation
*45 Store maintenance equipment in orderly manner

Replace tortilla chip cover

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean racks in walk-in cooler

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

Keep cooked food above raw foods

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Cleaning rags need to be in sanitizer in between use

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Keep utensils off floor

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Must have Dallas registered food manager on site

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>

Must have food handler cards on site and available

MINOROther
*32 Package integrity

Do not store food products in open cans

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

cover garbage can in women's restroom

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

Post choking hazard poster in public area

NOV 4
2021
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

NEW MANAGER

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPLACE CRACKED COVER FROM CHIPS DISPENSER.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN TOP OF DISH WASHING MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep

DO NOT STORE FLIES TAPE IN THE AREA BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND CLEANED PLATES.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

DO NOT STORE CHEMICAL BOTTLES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR NEAR TO PLATES.

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

DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.

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

STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

CHECK YOUR DISH WASHING MACHINE, SANITIZER TESTED AT 0 PPM.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN FRONT OF BAR HAND SINK.

MAY 24
2021
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPLACE WORN GASKET FROM SMALL REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN OPENED KITCHEN.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

MAINTAIN DISH WASHING MACHINE SANITIZER AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 10 PPM.

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD IN OPENED CANS, OBSERVED SEVERAL OPEN CANS FROM BAR COOLER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

FINAL NOTICE! YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF TH

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

WARNING! COCKTAIL 49'F, BEEF 47'F, CHICKEN 47'F 1/4 LBS. COS,

MINORPest Activity
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep

DO NOT STORE INSECT TAPES ABOVE FOOD AREAS.

MINOROther
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN DUSTY CEILING AND VENTS, CLEAN SHELVES OF WALK IN COOLER, REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. CLEAN BAR HAND SINK.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

DO NOT STORE CHEMICAL BOTTLES ABOVE SINK OR NEXT TO FOOD RPEP.TABLE.

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

DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.

DEC 2
2020
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment compartments, drainage

KEEP ICE CHEST FREE OF MELTED ICE WATER.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

1) REMOVE ICE BUILT UP AND PEELING PAINT. 2) PROVIDE HOT N COLD WATER TO HAND SINKS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction

Q.A. SANITIZER IS OVER 400 PPM

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY

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

DATE PRODUCTS WITH USE CORRECT USE BY DATE , ALSO AFTER MOVING FROM FREEZER TO COOLER

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

TOMATOES JUICE 49'F IN BAR COOLER

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

SODA NOZZLES

NOV 4
2020
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request".

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

Store food products on the shelves of cooler/freezer from top to bottom according to the following order: 1) ready to eat products 2) raw seafood products. 3) raw pork products. 4) raw beef pro

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

REPAIR ALL OUT OF ORDER FAUCETS FROM HAND SINKS.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

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MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx

MINORPest Activity
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep

DO NOT KEEP FLIES TAPES ABOVE FOOD AREAS.

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

DO NOT STORE KNIVES IN THE GAP BETWEEN COOLERS.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

MAINTAIN IT AT 50PPM, TESTED AT 0 PPM.

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

WARMER: GOAT 123'F, BEEF 127'F

MAY 20
2020
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

DO NOT STORE KNIVES IN GAP BETWEEN COOLERS

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

1) REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALK IN COOLER 2) CLOSE ALL OPENING FROM CEILING

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

SPRAY BOTTLES

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

DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

PRODUCTS BEING THAW AT SINK WITHOUT RUNNING WAT3R

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT KEEP ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

WALK IN COOLER / FREEZER

DEC 17
2019
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS AND JUICE FROM COOLERS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request" UP

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

STORE PERSONAL CLOTHING AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELF

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

STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY. OBSERVED RAW FOOD STORED ABOVE COOKED P

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ICE MACHINES INTERIOR.

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORPest Activity
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep

MOVE ALL INSECT TAPES AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PREP. AREA

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction

MAINTAIN BAR SINK AND BUCKET SANITIZER (Q.A.) AS MANUFACTURE INSTRUCTED. TESTED AT 500 PPM

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

NO EATING OR DRINKING ALLOWED IN AREA WHERE FOOD OR UTENSIL ARE LOCATED

MAY 30
2019
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Behind the tortilla grill

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy

Tortilla grills

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

Green salsa held on ice not in ice at 53.5 degrees

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Unlabeled spray bottle

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
NOV 29
2018
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Red salsa at 47.1 degrees

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Beard nets missing

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Main kitchen and wait area

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Open can used for tomato based products

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

Raw meat stored over cooked meat - walk in refrigerator

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NOV 9
2018
PASSED
12 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

Red sauce from the day before held at 44.6 degrees in the walk in refrigerator

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

Guacamole at 54,7 degrees - top of the POUR Pico de gallo at 46.6 degrees - top of the POUR

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Defrosting raw chicken and raw shrimp in the same set of sinks

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Bar hand sink used as a dump sink

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Cooked goat held at 87.6 degrees Grilled onions held at 84.0 degrees

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

Raw chicken defrosting without running water

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Missing beard nets

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Non labeled spray bottle (Glass Cleaner) stored over food products

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
JUN 7
2018
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Red hot sauce held at 57.7 degrees

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

Raw chrixio and raw shrimp held over ready to eat foods

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap

Icen bins

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Labels left on clean dishes

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

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