CESAR'S TACOS.

City of Dallas

2019 W NORTHWEST HWY · BACHMAN LAKE, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

17 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jun 2023.

Last inspected Jun 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
VIOLATIONS
190
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 7
2023
PASS 9 violations
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE, FEW ARE NOT DATED.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

EXPIRED.

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

KEEP ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FULLY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER DURING THAWING PROCESS.

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

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER.

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO EATING OR DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST A SIGN.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

SOME OF THEM EXPIRED.

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT STORE ANY ITEMS ON TOP OF HAND SINK.

NOV 8
2022
PASS 11 violations
3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
1 pts Other
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
1 pts Other
*47 Other Violations
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MAR 17
2022
PASS 9 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN SHELVES FROM WALK IN COOLERS. CLEAN RESTROOM OF STANDING WATER.

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Thermometer shall be easily readable

PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO WALK IN COOLER.

1 pts Chemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 50 PPM, EMPLOYEE STATED NO BLEACH IN THE LAST SINK.

3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

MAINTAIN HOT FOOD AT 135'F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES, SCRAMBLE EGG TESTED AT 110'F

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST A SIGN" A COPY OF MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST".

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
2 pts Other
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT STORE ANY ITEMS IN ANY HAND SINKS.

SEP 14
2021
PASS 11 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
3 pts Sanitation
*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

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

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

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

STORE ALL CHEMICAL BOTTLES AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.

2 pts Sanitation
*31 No soap at handsink

DISH WASHING AREA.

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

KEEP ICE SCOOP UPRIGHT IN ICE MACHINE.

3 pts Sanitation
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

CLEAN GREASE TRAP EVERY 90 DAYS, LAST RECORD WAS FROM APRIL.

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

VENT HOOD.

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPLACE MISSING DRAIN STOPS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

AUG 18
2021
PASS 15 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN DIRTY SHELVES FROM PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.

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

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER.

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES .

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN SODA NOZZLES FROM SODA MACHINE

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

WALK IN COOLER LIGHT BULB.

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED, OBSERVED OPENED WATER BOTTLES.

2 pts Sanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

SET UP SINK IN THE ORDER OF WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE, RINSE STEP IS MISSING.

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPAIR WALK IN COOLER DOOR , THE DOOR MUST BE SEALED AT ALL TIME WHEN IT IS CLOSED. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINKS.

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

WALK IN COOLER, GROUND PORK 47'F, PULL PORK 44'F, PORK SKIN 46'F

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Food 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.

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

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

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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FEB 2
2021
PASS 13 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND VENT HOOD.

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

DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE.

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

WIC - RICE 46'F, BEEF 46'F, PORK SKIN 45'F, CHICKEN 45'F.

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED , OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ' BOTTLES ON FOOD PREP. TABLES.

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FROM VENT HOOD.

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

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER.

2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink

HAND SINK BY ICE MACHINE.

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPAIR WALK IN COOLER DOOR , THE DOOR MUST BR SEALED AT ALL TIME WHEN IT IS CLOSED.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

SODA NOZZLES

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES.

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

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

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
AUG 21
2020
PASS 9 violations
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO DRINKING AND EATING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.

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

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

1 pts Other
*47 Other Violations

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 employees and customers. (

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN .

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

ABOVE FOOD PREP. TABLE.

2 pts Sanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

ALWAY RINSE BEFORE SANITIZE.

1 pts Other
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Other
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER.

MAR 3
2020
PASS 12 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN FLOOR OF STANDING WATER

2 pts Other
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

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

2 pts Documentation & 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. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS

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

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER.

1 pts Other
*35 Jewelry Prohibition

FEMALE EMPLOYEE

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ICE MACHINE INTERIOR AND SODA NOZZLES

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPAIR DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN ORDER FOR IT TO CLOSE COMPLETELY. REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN WALKL IN COOLERS

3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

EGG & HAM 98'F, PORK SKIN 122'F, FROM WARMER

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

CHICKEN WITH VEG SOUP 46'F, GROUND BEEF 47'F, SHREEDED CHICKEN 46.9'F, BEEF W V2G SOUP 47'F FROM WALK IN COOLER.

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

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

SEP 28
2019
PASS 10 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
1 pts Chemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 One Inch Air Gap

Ice maker drain

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Foil lined surfaces

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods Raw meat products stored over ready to eat foods

2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink
SEP 14
2019
FAIL 15 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Fluid milk held at 46.4 degrees in the double door refrigerator Cooked chicken held at 70.2 degrees

2 pts Other
*21 Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
3 pts Food Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

Cooked meat cooling on the counter at 67.1 degrees Soup at 56.3 degrees Mexican bbq held at 45.4 degrees for more than 24 hours Menudo cooling at 56.3 degrees

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil
1 pts Other
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Foil lined surfaces

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Lack of a sanitizing solution

3 pts Chemical Safety
*18 Toxic items used according to law

Raid

3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Cooked peppers and onions held at 95.8 degrees

2 pts Pest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Tamales held in the refrigerator for more tan 7 days

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SEP 11
2019
FAIL 16 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Foil and or contact lined surfaces

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
1 pts Sanitation
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use

Single service dispensed non inverted

2 pts Sanitation
*33 Sink used to wash cloths/produce or thaw food
3 pts Food Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

Cooked pork cooling for five day to 45.6 degrees Green salsa at 47.4 degrees

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Lack of a sanitizing solution

2 pts Pest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

Flies

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 PIC ensures food properly and rapidly cooled
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw meat stored over ready to eat vegetables

2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink

Two hand sink

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Raw chrizio held at 72.6 degrees Pico de gayo at 44.9 degrees

3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Refried beans held at 110 degrees in the warmer

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Soap water and defrosting fish in the same sink

SEP 9
2019
FAIL 17 violations
1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw foods stored over ready to eat foods (Beef over tomatoes)

2 pts Pest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

Fruit flies

2 pts Sanitation
*33 Sink used to wash cloths/produce or thaw food

Raw meat and raw vegetables in the same set of sinks

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

WD 40 and Raid stored over food

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Raw meat held on the counter at 77.5 degrees

3 pts Food Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

Enchaldias cooling on the counter at 91.0

3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Tounge held at 110.8 degrees

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
2 pts Sanitation
*21 PIC ensures effective handwashing being done
1 pts Other
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Dish sink

FEB 9
2019
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw meat stored over cooked beans

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Raw chicken held at 74.9 degrees

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Foil and or contact paper used for non food contact surfaces

2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink

No soap at the bar hand sink

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Bowl and or plate used as a scoop

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*37 Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice

Ice bin non self draining

AUG 5
2018
PASS 9 violations
1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*44 Disposal towels provided with waste receptacle as specified in 228.152(g)(2)

Disposable paper tpwels are needed in the bar

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Foil lined surfaces Contact paper on the stainless steel shlves

3 pts Food Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

Cooked ground beef in a full bus tub at 50.9 degrees Cooked beef in a full bus tub at 51.5 degrees

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Pico de Gallo hled on the top of the Point of Usage Refrigerator at 45.0 degrees

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
3 pts Documentation & Training
*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination

Salsa bar is missing a sneeze gaurd

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
FEB 7
2018
PASS 10 violations
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Foods in the walk in refrigerator

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Salsa -customer display at 50.5 degrees Pico de gallo in the top of the point of usage refrigerator at 50.5 degrees

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Foil lined surfaces and contact paper lined surfaces

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Self closing device is missing

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods Raw beef stored over ready to eat pico de gallo

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Ice machine hand sink

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Refried beans held at 122.2 degrees Vookrf pork held at 127.4 degrees

AUG 14
2017
PASS 7 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dusty fan covers inside the walk in cooler

1 pts Facility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

repair openings in the ceiling tiles

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

box of cilantro and melons stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

thermometer needed in all reach in coolers

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly

2 pts Sanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

reach in cooler adjacent to the cash register was not set at the required temperature setting

3 pts Other
*19 One Inch Air Gap

needed at the 3-compartment sink in the back of the food prep area

MAR 2
2017
PASS 9 violations
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

do not store cloth towels(absorbent material) underneath the cutting boards.

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw beef stored on the same bottom shelf with raw chicken and sausages.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean dusty fan covers in the walk in cooler.

1 pts Other
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

cover all salsa containers in the walk in cooler; open containers under the dusty fan covers in the walk in cooler

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

flies observed in the food prep area

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

food stored above cleaning products in the food prep area;

2 pts Employee Hygiene
*31 No soap at handsink

make sure all soap dispensers are filled with soap

3 pts Other
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

gallon of milk with a date of 2/21/17 stored in the reach in cooler.

1 pts Facility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

repair ceiling tiles/openings/ in the food prep area.

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