CESAR'S TACOS.
2919 W DAVIS ST · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS
Failed 2 of 15 inspections. 57 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 262023PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Can opener blade observed w/ heavy rust/food accumulation
Do not line shelves/cart (cart w/ eggs in walk-in cooler) with cardboard
Flies observed in establishment
Rust on blade contaminating all foods that can opener used to open
Keep ice scoop handle off ice/above ice
Clean food debris in coolers
Fix broken floor tiles
Get all new employees (that have already worked more than 30 days) food handlers
MAY 32023PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed cooks wash hands with gloves still on & didn't change afterwards
Foods at beginning of inspection had already been off heat for 1 hr & 30 min. still at 110-115 F
Do not line shelves with cardboard
Roaches & flies observed throughout inspection
Cover all foods to avoid contamination
Replace gaskets for reach-in cooler in kitchen area
Clean vent hood filters
Get rid of any equipment (grill) that isn't working or being used
Post food manager certificate
NOV 212022PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Rice and Beans not cooled within 2 hours to get to appropriate temperature (70 F)
Walk-in cooler observed at 50 F
Get food handler certificates for new employees>must get within 30 days of hiring
Place wiping clothes in sanitizer solution between use
Replace cutting boards
Clean floors of any food debris
Fix hole in kitchen by 3-compartment sink
MAR 262022PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
All staff handling food/ice must restrain hair.
Label drink/juice containers near front window.
No paper towels at th hand sink, kitchen. Replace missing towel dispenser at back hand sink.
Properly store dirty/wet wiping towels.
Label brown sugar and flour containers.
Detail clean dirty filters, vent a hood, at once.
Remove heavy build up at side of grills.
Observed hot food out of temperature. Must maintain hot foods at 135 Degrees F or higher(fajita meat 89 Degrees F).
Observed use by date for refried beans(WIC).
Observed staff cooling refried beans at room[temperature].
JUN 32021PASSED20 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
missing employee health policies and procedures
premises dirty outside property must be clean to avoid contamination
recover oil container dirty and open lid must be replace or repair to proper condition including floors
grease trap with vent broken must be replace or repair to proper condition
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NOV 302020PASSED9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
missing employee health policies and procedures
missing food thermometers inside cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers
food containers inside WI cooler units with out lids or covers must be have cover or lids to avoid cross contamination
missing some date marking on food containers inside WI cooler must be have date marks on all food containers in all areas
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
missing first aid kit on site must be have first aid kit on site
soap dispensers not working in all hand sinks must be replace or repair to proper condition
walls and ceiling dirty with soils and grease deposits must be clean or replace to avoid cross contamination
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 192020FAILED20 violations13 CRITICALDETAILS
roaches activity observed during inspection must be contact pest management to eliminate pest
missing food labels in all food containers must be label all food containers to avoid cross contamination
3c sink have zero concentration of chlorine sanitizing solution must be at: 50 ppm chlorine concentration to avoid cross contamination
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
cooking equipment dirty with encrusted grease and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
vent hood dirty with soils and grease drippings must be clean to avoid cross contamination
using recycle containers and thank you bags as food containers must be have approved containers as food containers to avoid chemical contamination
missing date marking on food containers in different areas must be have date marks on food containers in all areas
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
raw food bags in top of vegetables and cooked food must be separate containers from raw and cooked containers
expired date at first aid kit must be have current first aid kit
missing employee health policies and procedures
hand sink with utensils and clean equipment must be only for hand washing
missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site
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
missing soap at hand sink back area must be have soap in all hand sinks
food containers inside WI cooler units with lid or covers must be have lids or covers in all food containers in all areas
external premises dirty with litter, debris and stagnant water must be clean to avoid contamination and pest harboring
cooler units in all areas dirty with food debris, spills, blood and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
missing sanitizing strips to check chemical concentration must be have sanitizing strips to verified chemical concentration
APR 62020PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
BROKEN GASKETS
MAR 132020FAILED18 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
equipment and utensils dirty must be clean and sanitize after cleaning
raw food containers mixed with cooked containers must be separate food containers in order
vent hood dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
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
missing labels in food containers in all areas must be have labels in all food containers
a/c vents dirty with grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
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
first aid kit missing must be have first aid kit
missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit
missing current food handlers cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site
clean all outdoors from debris
missing writing employee health policies
cooking equipment with encrusted grease and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination
PIC must be discard food containers with out date or day information
floors, ceiling and walls dirty with spills, grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
gaps at entry back door -broken weather strip- must be repair to proper condition
missing date marking in food containers must be have date mark in all food containers
food without lids or covered inside WI cooler unit must be cover or have lids to avoid cross contamination
SEP 52019PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Tested at 10 ppm
Equipment stored inside sink.
Replace residential freezer and microwave with commercial units.
Employee personal food observed on cutting board.
Clean fan cover in WIC.
MAR 12019PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
egg and ham 80'f
provide containers and lids for all foods in wic
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expired RFSM
provide date marking for all foods in coolers
observed tray and foods in the hand sink
SEP 252018PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed open window
No towel allow to wrap the food
utensil in the hand Sink
observed flies in the prep area
meats , all foods in WIC
raw meat and chicken Store together Raw meat and cheese Store together
observed mold in ice machine
No towel allow undercutting board
MAR 192018PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Wiring and conduit mounted on walls not easily cleanable.
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
Paper towel dispenser empty in employee bathroom.
Food debris on deflector inside ice machine
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
Cilantro, tomatillos, and peppers stored on floor of walk in cooler.
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
Light bulb not functioning under vent hood. Florescent lights not shielded above reach in freezer.
Cardboard used as shelving liners. Non food contact surfaces should be smooth, easily cleanable, and non absorbent.
AUG 152017PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEVERAL FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA
UTENSILS IN FRONT HAND SINK
DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS
AT ALL HAND SINKS
ITEMS IN COOLER
FIX FAUCET LEAK AT FRONT HAND SINK
FIX CEILING WHERE TAPE IS FALLING IN BACK STORAGE
FEB 222017PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FIX PEELING CEILING PAINT
ALL TCS IN COOLER INCLUDING SALSA WITH 7 DAY
CLEAN WALLS TO BE FREE OF DIRT AND GREASE ACCULATION
SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS
OBSERVE LIVE ROACHES AROUND ELECTRICAL BOX IN BACK WARE WASH AREA
NEED A THERMOMETER INSIDE RIC
EGGS 80, 110 (DEGREE F)
AT ALL HAND SINK
REPLACE SCREEN WHERE MISSING IN BACK AREA NEED SCREEN AT SERVICE WINDOW
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