CESAR'S TACOS.

City of Dallas

2919 W DAVIS ST · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

15 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Dec 2023.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

163

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 26

2023

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Can opener blade observed w/ heavy rust/food accumulation

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Do not line shelves/cart (cart w/ eggs in walk-in cooler) with cardboard

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Flies observed in establishment

1 pts Other

*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

Rust on blade contaminating all foods that can opener used to open

1 pts Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Keep ice scoop handle off ice/above ice

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean food debris in coolers

1 pts Facility Condition

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Fix broken floor tiles

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

Get all new employees (that have already worked more than 30 days) food handlers

MAY 3

2023

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep

Observed cooks wash hands with gloves still on & didn't change afterwards

3 pts Food Temperature

*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

Foods at beginning of inspection had already been off heat for 1 hr & 30 min. still at 110-115 F

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Do not line shelves with cardboard

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Roaches & flies observed throughout inspection

1 pts Other

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

Cover all foods to avoid contamination

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Replace gaskets for reach-in cooler in kitchen area

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean vent hood filters

1 pts Sanitation

*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

Get rid of any equipment (grill) that isn't working or being used

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Post food manager certificate

NOV 21

2022

PASS 7 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

Rice and Beans not cooled within 2 hours to get to appropriate temperature (70 F)

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Walk-in cooler observed at 50 F

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

Get food handler certificates for new employees>must get within 30 days of hiring

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Place wiping clothes in sanitizer solution between use

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

Replace cutting boards

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean floors of any food debris

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix hole in kitchen by 3-compartment sink

MAR 26

2022

PASS 10 violations

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

All staff handling food/ice must restrain hair.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

Label drink/juice containers near front window.

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

No paper towels at th hand sink, kitchen. Replace missing towel dispenser at back hand sink.

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil

Properly store dirty/wet wiping towels.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label brown sugar and flour containers.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Detail clean dirty filters, vent a hood, at once.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

Remove heavy build up at side of grills.

3 pts Food Temperature

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed hot food out of temperature. Must maintain hot foods at 135 Degrees F or higher(fajita meat 89 Degrees F).

2 pts Other

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

Observed use by date for refried beans(WIC).

2 pts Food Temperature

*27 Cool TCS foods using other effective means

Observed staff cooling refried beans at room[temperature].

JUN 3

2021

PASS 20 violations

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 Other

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

3 pts Other

*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing employee health policies and procedures

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

1 pts Facility Condition

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

1 pts Facility Condition

*44 Indoor Trash Can Cover

1 pts Other

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

1 pts Other

*45 First Aid

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Ventilation systems:no public health hazard

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

1 pts Sanitation

*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions

premises dirty outside property must be clean to avoid contamination

1 pts Sanitation

*44 Receptacles prevent debris, insect, rodents, allow for cleaning

recover oil container dirty and open lid must be replace or repair to proper condition including floors

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*44 Grease Trap Location

grease trap with vent broken must be replace or repair to proper condition

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

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NOV 30

2020

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Other

*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing employee health policies and procedures

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

missing food thermometers inside cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers

1 pts Other

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

food containers inside WI cooler units with out lids or covers must be have cover or lids to avoid cross contamination

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing some date marking on food containers inside WI cooler must be have date marks on all food containers in all areas

1 pts Pest Activity

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

floors tiles inside kitchen area broken or loose must be replace or repair to proper condition external floors closed to entry area with holes and dirty stagnant water must be repair to avoid st

1 pts Other

*45 First Aid

missing first aid kit on site must be have first aid kit on site

2 pts Facility Condition

*31 No soap at handsink

soap dispensers not working in all hand sinks must be replace or repair to proper condition

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

walls and ceiling dirty with soils and grease deposits must be clean or replace to avoid cross contamination

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Ventilation systems:no public health hazard

vent hood dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination use as public hazard control fan cover vents inside WI cooler fans dirty with soils and dust accumul

NOV 19

2020

FAIL 20 violations

2 pts Pest Activity

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

roaches activity observed during inspection must be contact pest management to eliminate pest

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

missing food labels in all food containers must be label all food containers to avoid cross contamination

2 pts Other

*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

3c sink have zero concentration of chlorine sanitizing solution must be at: 50 ppm chlorine concentration to avoid cross contamination

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

shelving inside cooler units rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition thermometers not working properly must be replace or repair to proper condition

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

cooking equipment dirty with encrusted grease and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

vent hood dirty with soils and grease drippings must be clean to avoid cross contamination

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

using recycle containers and thank you bags as food containers must be have approved containers as food containers to avoid chemical contamination

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing date marking on food containers in different areas must be have date marks on food containers in all areas

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors behind equipment dirty with soils, food debris and grease accumulation must be clean all floor surfaces to avoid contamination ceiling at front cooking area dirty with drippings and soils

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

raw food bags in top of vegetables and cooked food must be separate containers from raw and cooked containers

1 pts Other

*45 First Aid

expired date at first aid kit must be have current first aid kit

3 pts Other

*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing employee health policies and procedures

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

hand sink with utensils and clean equipment must be only for hand washing

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

ceiling at back preparation areas pealing off paint and material must be replace or repair to proper condition ceiling at front area close to vent hood with burned marks and black smoke marks mu

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

missing soap at hand sink back area must be have soap in all hand sinks

1 pts Other

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

food containers inside WI cooler units with lid or covers must be have lids or covers in all food containers in all areas

1 pts Sanitation

*45 Premises free of litter

external premises dirty with litter, debris and stagnant water must be clean to avoid contamination and pest harboring

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

cooler units in all areas dirty with food debris, spills, blood and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

2 pts Chemical Safety

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizing strips to check chemical concentration must be have sanitizing strips to verified chemical concentration

APR 6

2020

PASS 8 violations

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

1 pts Food Temperature

*39 Loosely cover cooling foods

1 pts Other

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

2 pts Facility Condition

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

BROKEN GASKETS

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

MAR 13

2020

FAIL 18 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

equipment and utensils dirty must be clean and sanitize after cleaning

3 pts Sanitation

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

raw food containers mixed with cooked containers must be separate food containers in order

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

vent hood dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

WI cooler unit door gasket broken door must be replace or repair to maintain proper food temperature equipment must be in good repair and proper adjustment

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

missing labels in food containers in all areas must be have labels in all food containers

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

a/c vents dirty with grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

2 pts Other

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizing solutions in all areas must be have sanitizing solutions in all areas missing test trips must be have test strips in all areas

1 pts Other

*45 First Aid

first aid kit missing must be have first aid kit

2 pts Employee Hygiene

*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing current food handlers cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site

1 pts Sanitation

*45 Outdoor effectively prevent pooling

clean all outdoors from debris

3 pts Other

*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

cooking equipment with encrusted grease and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination

3 pts Other

*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

PIC must be discard food containers with out date or day information

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors, ceiling and walls dirty with spills, grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

gaps at entry back door -broken weather strip- must be repair to proper condition

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing date marking in food containers must be have date mark in all food containers

1 pts Other

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

food without lids or covered inside WI cooler unit must be cover or have lids to avoid cross contamination

SEP 5

2019

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Tested at 10 ppm

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Equipment stored inside sink.

2 pts Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Replace residential freezer and microwave with commercial units.

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

Employee personal food observed on cutting board.

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

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean fan cover in WIC.

2 pts Other

*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI

MAR 1

2019

PASS 7 violations

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

egg and ham 80'f

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

provide containers and lids for all foods in wic

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

taco

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

expired RFSM

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

provide date marking for all foods in coolers

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed tray and foods in the hand sink

SEP 25

2018

PASS 11 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Observed open window

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

No towel allow to wrap the food

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

utensil in the hand Sink

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

observed flies in the prep area

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

meats , all foods in WIC

3 pts Sanitation

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

raw meat and chicken Store together Raw meat and cheese Store together

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

observed mold in ice machine

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

No towel allow undercutting board

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

MAR 19

2018

PASS 9 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*45 Attachments to walls and ceilings shall be easily cleanable

Wiring and conduit mounted on walls not easily cleanable.

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Permit/license posted

Location is operating under a change of ownership status. Please contact our office to see about getting permit for location that accurately reflects ownership. Code Compliance Office: 7901 Gofor

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

Paper towel dispenser empty in employee bathroom.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Food debris on deflector inside ice machine

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Mop cloths stored on counters throughout facility. When not in employee's hands, mop cloths should be stored in sanitizing solution. Moist cloths containing food particles may act as a good environm

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Cilantro, tomatillos, and peppers stored on floor of walk in cooler.

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 cooked uncovered rice in walk in cooler. Raw pork stored over ready to eat smoked sausage in walk in cooler

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Light bulb not functioning under vent hood. Florescent lights not shielded above reach in freezer.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Cardboard used as shelving liners. Non food contact surfaces should be smooth, easily cleanable, and non absorbent.

AUG 15

2017

PASS 7 violations

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

SEVERAL FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

UTENSILS IN FRONT HAND SINK

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

AT ALL HAND SINKS

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

ITEMS IN COOLER

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

FIX FAUCET LEAK AT FRONT HAND SINK

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

FIX CEILING WHERE TAPE IS FALLING IN BACK STORAGE

FEB 22

2017

PASS 11 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

FIX PEELING CEILING PAINT

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

ALL TCS IN COOLER INCLUDING SALSA WITH 7 DAY

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN WALLS TO BE FREE OF DIRT AND GREASE ACCULATION

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

2 pts Sanitation

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

OBSERVE LIVE ROACHES AROUND ELECTRICAL BOX IN BACK WARE WASH AREA

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

NEED A THERMOMETER INSIDE RIC

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

EGGS 80, 110 (DEGREE F)

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

AT ALL HAND SINK

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

REPLACE SCREEN WHERE MISSING IN BACK AREA NEED SCREEN AT SERVICE WINDOW

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