AUG 25
2023
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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CAFE SALSEPA.
BEAT. 43/100
2610 ELM ST · DEEP ELLUM, DALLAS
Last inspected August 25, 2023 · passed
Failed an inspection 7 years ago. 26 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
12 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
97
includes 26 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
NO SANITIZER IN DISHWASHER
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
JAN 192023PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 19
2023
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*05 Reheat from 41øF to 165øF within 2 hours and/or Commercially processed RTE foods reheated from 4
carnitas 105 degrees F and queso 78 degrees F, observed cook reheating in warmers
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
service grease trap every 90 days
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
renew food manager registration with the city of Dallas and post
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
observed equipment stored inside hand sink. maintain accessible
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed fly strip hanging over 3 compartment sink
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed male kitchen employee eating on prep table next to product and clean equipment upon arrival
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label all food container with common name label i.e. seasoning shakes observed without
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace broken light under vent hood
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace fan cover inside the WIF, observed fallen on floor
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide covered trash cans for stalls in womens restroom
MAY 262022PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 26
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
vent hood
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside ice machine.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed employee eating on prep table.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
JUN 172021PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
JUN 17
2021
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
*11 Distressed merchandise, segregation and location
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
OCT 12020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 1
2020
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
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JAN 92020PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 9
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
LABEL ALL SPRAY BOTTLES
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
TOP OF DISHWASHER DIRTY
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
MAY 282019PASSED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 28
2019
PASSED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Food shall be protected from cross contamination by protecting food containers that are received
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
NOV 302018PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2018
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*45 Store maintenance equipment in orderly manner
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*31 No soap at handsink
JUL 12018FAILED16 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 1
2018
FAILED
16 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
shrimp 60.1, s. cheese 48.4
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared food
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Cross contamination by storage bottles stored in ice bins
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
unsanitary conditions- deep clean everthing
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
Toxics stored above food and with food
*19 One Inch Air Gap
provide one inch air gap
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide current grease trap records
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify all staff
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
label squeeze bottles
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
fruit flies
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
hand sink used as dump sink
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PIC: allowing eating and drinking in prep area
*21 PIC to ensure no unapproved indiv in food prep are
unauthorized person in kitchen/ prep area
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food to prevent cross contamination
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
handles stored in food
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors and walls
JUN 282018PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2018
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NOV 122017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 12
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
dented cans
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
vent hood
MAY 62017PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 6
2017
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
DEC 122016PASSED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 12
2016
PASSED
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
spray bottles not labeled
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
bacteria build up in soda gun nozzles.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw shelled eggs stored above raw ground beef in WIC, no separation with lime juice, Raw tongue above Prepped items in WIC, raw ground beef above mayo in WIC
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
brisket date marked for expiration 11-23-16
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
not on site
*05 Reheat from 41øF to 165øF within 2 hours and/or Commercially processed RTE foods reheated from 4
queso heated in hot hold, not rapidly reheated beforehand
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
rice held at 55.7F
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
not on site during operation
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
American cheese stored in WIC heavily molded, no label, expired milk 12-10-16, expired heavy cream 11-22-16
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
employee washed hands in 3-comp-sink without soap
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
no food thermometers in kitchen
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