Cesar's Tacos
3025 S Westmoreland Rd, Dallas, TX 75233 · 75233 · Restaurant
Passed all 14 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-01-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
eggs need to be separated
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
can opener needs to be replaced
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
racks in fridge need to be replaced
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label chemical spray bottle
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping cloths need to be in sanitizer bucket
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
containers in WIC need to be off the floor
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration
food need to be thawed in the fridge or running water
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
handle needs to be uright
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
need to update cfm certificate
*47 Health permit posted
2023-07-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw bacon and raw chorizo store above juice, store properly to prevent cross contamination
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide towels at hand sink located at restroom
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
replace damage utensils
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
no drinks in kitchen, no drinking or eating
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food containers 6' off floor
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
replace damaged gasket of wic
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean ceiling of WIC, clean wire shelves
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
2023-01-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
store raw food correctly to prevent cross contamination
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not onsite.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
containers of vegetables on floor of WIC, store 6" minimum of the floor.
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
replace damaged gaskets of cold hold equipment.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets of cold hold equipment, clean fans of WIC.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean intake vents.
*47 Health permit posted
post health permit.
2022-07-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
observed falling and missing cove base in dinning area, repair.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
OBSERVED GRIME/GREASE BUILD UP ON STORAGE SHELVES, GRIME BUILD UP ON ALL GASKETS OF EQUIPMENT, DUST BUILD UP ON FANS OF WALK N COOLER/FREEZER,
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
OBSERVED HOME USE PESTICIDE IN BUILDING, REMOVE FROM PREMISES. ONLY USED APPROVED APPLICATOR.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO RESTROOM OBSERVED OFF, NO AVAILABLE WATER RUNNING. MAKE HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE.
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
OBSERVED DAMAGE FAUCET AT HAND SINK, REPAIR.
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS OF PREP REACH IN COOLER, REPLACE.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
RENEW EXPIRED RFSM
2022-01-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
grime build up in ice machine. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
Raid spray bottles in kitchen, remove from premises.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
rfsm not onsite.
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
observed heavily chipped spatula, replace.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
handle of scoop touching flour, keep upright.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
dust on fans of WIC, dust on nonfood contact surfaces, clean.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
observed dust on intake vents, clean.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
observed missing wall base, repair.
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
observed expired food handler cards, renew.
2021-03-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust build up on intake vents, clean.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
observed water damaged ceiling tiles, replace.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
shelled eggs stored above RTE food, store eggs in a manner that prevents cross contamination.
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
walk in cooler temperature observed at 47.3F. repair as soon as possible. place PHF on ice to reduce temperature.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
build up of dust on fans of walk in cooler.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
clean large pots stored upright but uncovered, cover or store inverted to prevent contamination
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
salt shakers and squeeze bottles not labeled with contents, label.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw fajita at 48.3F, 46.4F. adjust temperature of walk in cooler.
2020-09-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
observed water damaged ceiling tiles in dinning area, replace.
*31 No soap at handsink
no available soap at hand sink, provide.
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
observed Raid pest poison in storage area, remove from building.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
chlorine sanitizer observed at 0PPM, change every two-four hours.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust on intake vent, clean.
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
seal of prep reach in cooler is damaged, repair.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
observed holes on walls and on outlets, repair to prevent harboring conditions for pest.
2020-02-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
spray bottle with cleaner not clearly labeled, label.
*19 Backflow prevention device - air gap
air gap not visible for ice machine waster water, provide proper air gap to prevent potential contamination of ice.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean fans of walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet cloth on food contact surface, when not in use place wet cloth back into sanitizer bucket.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
many water damaged ceiling tile locate throughout establishment, replace.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
heavy black substance on vents. clean.
2019-08-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean perimeter of floors. clean dust off of fans of walk in cooler.
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
home use pesticide found in dry storage area. Raid cans must be removed from building.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace water damaged ceiling tiles.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
label cheesecakes and sweets that are in individual packaging.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date mark cheesecake that has been placed in individual packages. Also continue to improve in date marking procedures.
2019-02-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace water damaged ceiling tile.
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
black residue in corner area of ice bin, water is not dripping from covered area. Clean corner.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
bag of raw bacon sitting on top of bag of cooked rice.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust accumulation on in/out take vents
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
chlorine sanitizer at 0PPM. change every 2-4 hours.
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
Owner Name on Health Permit does not match Owner Name on Tax Permit. Must submit application in order to change Owner Name on Health permit.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet cloth on food contact surface. place in sanitizer bucket when done.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
place thermometer in reach in prep cooler and reach in freezer.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
rfsm not onsite. second and final warning.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
need sign that states" most recent health report is available upon request."
2018-08-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
handle needs to be upright
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
onions next to cleaning equipment
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw bacon above RTE food. Raw bacon next to RTE food in WIC.
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
RTE/TCS food in walk in cooler missing date marking.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Water bottle next to clean equipment and adjacent to food products
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
Replace water damaged ceiling tiles.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Need a sign that states: "Most recent health report available upon request./El informe de salud más reciente está disponible a pedido."
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Sanitizer bucket at 0 PPM.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Red salsa at room temperature.
2018-02-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
eggs next to produce in WIC
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Chlorine sanitizer is to low and strong.
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
No home use pesticide in building, remove.
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
ALL FOODS ITEMS KEPT FOR 24 HOURS OR MORE MUST BE DATED WITH USE BY OR SELL BY DATE NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS FROM DAY OF PREP OR OPENED
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Missing food thermometer in RIC with pastry.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MUST STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHILE NOT IN USE INSIDE APPROVED SANITIZER AT THE PROPER CONCENTRATION EX. CLOTHS ON COUNTER NOT BEING USED
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean dust on fan inside WIC and ice build up in WIF. Wipe down shelves.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Clean dust off vents.
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
Fix falling wall base.
2017-10-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria - air curtain
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
2017-03-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
*14 When to wash hands between raw and RTE foods
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED 1/30/17 RE-REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
WINDEX STORED ABOVE DRINKS IN DRY STORAGE
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SALSA IN RIC
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
IN WIC
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW BEEF OVER VEGETABLES
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