SEP 26
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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CASITA TEX MEX BAR & GRILL.
BEAT. 38/100
5807 BLACKWELL ST · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS
Last inspected September 26, 2023 · passed
35 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
11 passed
VIOLATIONS
101
includes 35 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jul 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Mold inside ice machine pink and black, need to clean.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Cannot store ice pitchers, ice in hand sink, or onions. For hand washing only.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all bulk containers and shakers taken out of original containers need labels.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Keep all handles up out of food.
MAR 142023PASSED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 14
2023
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Does not have, could not provide onsite.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM provided on site.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
No food handlers provided on site for any employee.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Cannot have handles touching food.
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed
Cannot have straws in the open, must be in single serve dispenser.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Cannot store food items on the floor.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Cannot leave wet wiping cloths out, must store in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Quat 3 compartment sink at the bar is too low at 0 ppm concentration.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all bulk containers.
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Clean floors.
*47 Handwashing signage
Need hand wash sign at all hand sinks.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Cannot store items in the hand sink.
FEB 162023PASSED15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 16
2023
PASSED
15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM provided for manager on duty when walked in.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Improper hot holding: beans 126, chili 125, rice 127, and refried beans 127.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Chlorine in dishwasher below <50 ppm.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
No grease trap ticket provided.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
No food handlers for every employee working.
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Need beard nets and observed employee drinking in kitchen.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Cannot have wet wiping cloths out, need to stay in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
*47 Handwashing signage
Need hand washing sign at hand sink.
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
No pest control log provided.
*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food
Need consumer advisory for raw or undercooked food.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover food, exposed to dust. Open food RTE on top shelf.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Keep all handles up out of food.
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed
Need single serve straws to be in dispenser or in individual containers, in the open, can accumulate dust or contamination.
*30 Food Establishment Permit
No valid permit displayed.
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
Improper cooling: rice 157, refried beans 149.5, shredded chicken 137 after 2 hours.
OCT 142020PASSED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 14
2020
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
walk in cooler- 47 degrees F
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label spray bottles
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
dusty and rustlike shelves/racks inside the walk in cooler
MAY 82020PASSED4 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 8
2020
PASSED
4 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
observed a roach on one of the dining tables
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
ice scoop embedded in the ice. Keep the handle upright and out of the ice to avoid contamination.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*34 Pest Control
front door opened
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DEC 32019PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 3
2019
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
unlabeled spray bottle filled with what appeared to be sanitizer but the employees could not confirm the contents so they immediately discarded it.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
dust accumulation observed on the fan covers inside the walk in cooler
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
most recent on site is from 8/16/19- should be serviced every 90 days
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
thoroughly clean and sanitize the soda nozzles-observed pupae inside a few of the nozzles; thoroughly clean the inside of the ice machine; thoroughly clean the shelves/racks inside the walk in cooler-
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw foods stored adjacent to ready to eat vegetables inside the reach in cooler
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
observed the bartender cutting limes without donning gloves. The limes were immediately discarded
JUN 52019PASSED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2019
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*19 One Inch Air Gap
provide one inch air gap at bar area
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
keep food 6 inches off the ground
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
employee food sit on shelves in ric together with customer food
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine, clean shelves in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, prep tables
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*40 Reuse of single service articles
do not reuse single use articles
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
wall panels, wall edges, floor cove base
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
pico de gallo 51, raw beef 50.3, raw chicken 51.6 degrees f
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
provide scoop for chips
*47 Handwashing signage
provide handwashing sign
DEC 132018PASSED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2018
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed fruit flies
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign at bar area
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around coolers doors (wic, rif, ric), clean coolers inside, clean shelves
*46 Service Sinks,availability
observed dishes in service sink
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken stored above raw beef and ground meat in walk in cooler
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet cloth must be stored in sanitizer bucket
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide sanitizer test strips (bleach)
*19 One Inch Air Gap
provide one inch air gap
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
chips stored on floor
*40 Reuse of single service articles
do not reuse single use articles
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed food was thawing in hand sink
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for no more than 7 days
JUN 132018PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2018
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
fix gap on doors
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for spray bottles
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
food handler cards
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean freezers, gaskets, dish washer, coolers inside, shelves in walk in cooler, gaskets
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*47 Handwashing signage
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*40 Reuse of single service articles
do not reuse single use articles
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
pico de gallo 55, cut tomato 55 degrees f
DEC 132017PASSED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2017
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at entrance door
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw beef 49.3, chicken 51 degrees f
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
provide thermometer in cooler
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed employee washed utensils in hand sink
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, shelves, gaskets
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
broken light shield
*47 Handwashing signage
provide
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*39 Cutting surfaces.
cutting boards
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
wall edges, remove plastic bag around pipe
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
keep food handler cards on site
JUL 82017PASSED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 8
2017
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
clean behind the equipment.
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
repair the walls ( broken wall surfaces)
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw eggs held at room temperature
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
dirty ice machine.
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