SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

CASA CAVAZOS.

BEAT. 28/100

5409 N JIM MILLER RD · PIEDMONT, DALLAS

Last inspected January 18, 2024 · passed

43 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
17 passed
VIOLATIONS
169
includes 43 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 18
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

clogged drain under dish washer

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

cracked ceiling needs to be replaced

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dirty fans in wic, dirty oven doors, need to be cleaned

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

need hand washing sign above hand sink

JUL 25
2023
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottles

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

invert plates

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets, pipes under sinks, air curtains on wic door, clean freezers inside, shelves in dry storage room, clean coolers inside

MINORSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

premises shall be in good repair: repair damaged ceiling tiles, floor tiles, wall tiles around dish washer, cove base

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

personal drink bottles store need be store in designated area

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap around back door

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

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

observed cloth under cutting board

JAN 25
2023
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

provide thermometer in reach in cooler-salsa cooler

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine

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

provide food handler cards

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair wall. ceiling, base boards, cover all holes

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

clearly date mark TCS food -salsa for 7 days

CRITICALSanitation
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

fruit flies around dish washer

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, clean pipe under sinks, clean microwaves, clean freezer-ice build up

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

rusty shelves

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

provide label for chemical spray bottles

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

rfsm certificate expired on 2020 rfsm manager not on site

JUL 8
2022
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

TCS food product kept longer than 24 hrs must be date marked

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean dirty can opener, inside microwave (top), and dirty ice holder

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

TCS food must be kept at 41 F or lower at all times. Observed salsa at 48.8 F, tostadas filled with cheese 4.5 F, carne molida 48.4 F

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean walls, shelves, equipment in kitchen. Clean shelves and fans in WIC

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Observed dead insects and evidence of pest

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

Label chemical bottle with common name

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Repair damaged mechanic equipment. Observed broken handle and broken door on two RIC.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair ceiling tiles, baseboards, and floor tiles in kitchen and storage

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Provide RFSM on site at all times

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Post 'hand wash' sign for employees in restroom

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

Observed single-use articles on floor. Keep 6 inch off ground

DEC 21
2021
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at back exit door

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed tea container and other utensils in hand sink

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

observed cloth under cutting board

MINORSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

premises shall be maintained in good repair-floor tiles and floor drain around dish washer, wall tiles behind dish washer

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

provide label for chemical spray bottles

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

employee in the kitchen must washed hands before putting gloves on

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

provide sign about inspection report

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting boards

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

rfsm certificate expired also person with rfsm certificate shall be on site

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets, shelves, coolers inside

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JUN 15
2021
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

replace broken floor tiles, repair damaged ceiling tiles, cover gap

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

repair or replace shelves in walk in cooler

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets around cooler doors

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

provide rfsm certificate with in 45 days

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

fruit flies

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

no cloth under cutting boards

SERIOUSSanitation
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

repair leaking faucet next to dish washer

MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

clean soda nozzles

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

provide label for chemical spray bottles

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

DEC 21
2020
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean coolers inside, clean shelves, clean cabinets inside, clean tables

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

replace rusty shelves in walk in cooler, foil, card board boxes

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

food handler cards obtain within 60 days

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

leaking pipe under 3 com sink

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held

sliced papaya-employee destroyed

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager not on site, rfsm certificate expired 4/2020-last warning

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed fruit flies

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

cover all gaps, ceiling tiles, walls edges

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

chicken 118.6, taco meat 120 degrees f

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide in restroom

JUN 18
2020
PASSED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation,mechanical

a/c/ in kitchen

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets, fans in walk in cooler, ice machine

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

store food 6 inches off floor

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

replace rusty shelves in walk in cooler

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

leaking pipe under 3 com sink

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

hand washing sign in restroom

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

rfsm manager not on site certificate expired 4/3/2020

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

observed personal food stored above customer food

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

provide label for chemical spray bottles

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

all employees need to obtain food handler cards within 30 days-last warning

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

store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap around back door

DEC 4
2019
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine not detected

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

raid insecticide adjacent to soda syrup

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

1. leak detected 2. clogged floor drain

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

broken cooler handle, broken food container, rusty shelves

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

dead cockroach in kictchen

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

floor tiles and ceilings in need of repair

MAY 13
2019
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST SIGN " CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST"

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

CLOSE ALL OPENING FROM SCREEN DOOR FROM KITCHEN

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE TO THE FAUCET WHERE HOSE IS CONNECTED

MINORSanitation
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

1) REPAIR FLOOR OF DAMAGED TILES NEAR DISHWASHING MACHINE 2) CLOSE ALL OPENING FROM CEILING i.e. BACK OF VENT HOOD AREA

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

THAWING PRODUCTS UNDER RUNNING WATER NOT STANDING WATER

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ICE MACHINE INTERIOR

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
NOV 13
2018
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
CRITICALFacility Condition
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

the walls, inside the walk in cooler, appear to have mold on them.

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

cloth towels stored underneath cutting boards

MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

openings/holes in ceiling tiles

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

label all spray bottles

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the shelves/racks inside the walk in cooler - rust accumulation

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

dust accumulation in the vents inside the dry storage area

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

beard guard needed

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

raw bacon stored on the top shelf inside the reach in cooler

OCT 16
2018
PASSED
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

FRED CAVAZOS NOT ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Food Establishment Permit

OWNER LISTED ON TAX ID (CASA CAVAZOS) DOES NOT MATCH OWNER LISTED ON CITY HEALTH PERMIT (FERNANDO R CAVAZOS). PROVIDE COPIES OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO PROVE NO CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR APPLY FOR N

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

DEAD CRICKETS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE FOOD MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CARD INCLUDING WAIT STAFF THAT HANDLES CHIPS AND SALSA

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

EMPLOYEE HANDLING TOMATOES WITH BARE HANDS TO PREPARE GUACAMOLE EMPLOYEE PUTTING CHIPS INTO BOWL WITH BARE HANDS

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

NO SIGNS POSTED AT HAND SINKS

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

RAW BEEF 60.5°F, SALSA 59.2°F, CHILI 60.4°F - COOLER THERMOMETER READING 58°F - COS DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE SALSA 48°F - COOLER THERMOMETER READING 38°F

SERIOUSOther
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food

BAGS OF ORANGES STORED IN ICE MAKER

CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

EMPLOYEE HANDLING TOMATOES FOR GUACAMOLE WITH BARE HANDS DONNED GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP LINE

MINORSanitation
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER DISHWASHER, MISSING WALL BORDER ALONG WALL BY ICE MAKER

APR 19
2018
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

CHICKEN 123.4°F

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

BOX OF RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW BEEF

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET WITH WATER HOSE

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CUTTING BOARDS, RUST INSIDE ICE MAKER

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

SHRIMP 4/11/18 SPINIACH 4/11/18

MINORSanitation
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

WALLS UNDER DISHWASHER - PEELING PANELS, WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES OVER ICE

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

PREP TABLE SHELF

OCT 31
2017
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

GREASE DRIPPINGS OVER CHIPS, MICROWAVE, SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE BY FRYERS

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
CRITICALFood Temperature
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding

RICE IN STEAM TABLE 126.7°F, GROUND BEEF 121.7°F

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

OWNER LISTED ON TAX ID (CASCA CORPORATION) DOES NOT MATCH OWNER LISTED ON CITY HEALTH PERMIT (FERNANDO R CAVAZOS). PROVIDE COPIES OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO PROVE NO CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR APPLY

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

CHIP BIN

MINORSanitation
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

IN DISH WASHING AREA

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
SERIOUSOther
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

SALSAS

SEP 18
2017
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

no date marking on prepared food items

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

cover all food

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Lack of adequate refrigeration

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap

provide 1 inch air gap at 3 comp sink

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

personal drinks stored with customer food

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

close all outer openings, reseal around screen door (weather stripping ) close all holes & gaps in walls , ceiling &doors

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean all (microwave and RIC)

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no RFSM on duty during inspection

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

certify all staff

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Toxics stored with food

MINORSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair and clean walls, doors, ceiling and remove peeling paint

FEB 7
2017
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

all food in the walk in cooler should have the common name of the food on the outside of the container.

SERIOUSSanitation
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

the drainage under the dish washer overflows drain and spill on to the floor over to another drain. Repair the drainage of the system

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Using drain plugs

missing the drain plug on the dumpster.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

scoops with the handle were laying down in the dry food product in the dry storage area.

MINORSanitation
*45 Cleaning floors, dustless methods

Continue to clean under the equipment in the dry storage, tables and sinks in the kitchen area.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

continue to clean the shelves and storage area of equipment and food items.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

the cutting board had buildup of black mold/ mildew on boards edges.

JAN 3
2017
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.

the functionality of the sink is not use properly ( missing drain plugs to fill the the three compartment sinks. The dish washer is not dispensing chemical into the well to wash the dishes.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean the exterior of the equipment , shelves used as storage for equipment.

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are solid and tight-fitting

the exterior door has a broken pressure spring ( self closing door required)

CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

chicken breast and steak meat at 129.9 degrees over the hot holding unit. Rice at 128 degres over the hot holding unit. ( place in the hot holding unit to maintain temperature)

MINORSanitation
*45 Cleaning floors, dustless methods

clean the floor under and behind equipment in the kitchen area.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

Date all the cheeses in the walk in cooler unit ( any other cooked or prepared TCS foods must have a date)

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Using drain plugs

Missing the drain plug on the dumpster unit.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Provide food handlers cards for all kitchen employees.

MINORFacility Condition
*47 Permit/license posted

Health permit must be posted on the wall for public viewing Certificate of occupancy must be on the wall for public viewing. verify of the articles of incorporation to prove ownership and change na

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Label the bottle with water if water is on the inside of the bottle.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

All handles must be up without touching the product in the bins. ( dry storage area)

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the interior of the ice machine ( rusty and dirty under side) clean the interior of the micro wave oven.

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