SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

CESAR'S TACOS.

BEAT. 25/100

2919 W DAVIS ST · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS

Last inspected December 26, 2023 · passed

Failed 2 of 15 inspections. 57 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
13 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
163
includes 57 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 26
2023
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Can opener blade observed w/ heavy rust/food accumulation

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

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

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Flies observed in establishment

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

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

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

Keep ice scoop handle off ice/above ice

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean food debris in coolers

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Fix broken floor tiles

MINORDocumentation & 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
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep

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

CRITICALFood 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

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Do not line shelves with cardboard

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Roaches & flies observed throughout inspection

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

Cover all foods to avoid contamination

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Replace gaskets for reach-in cooler in kitchen area

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean vent hood filters

MINORSanitation
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Post food manager certificate

NOV 21
2022
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

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

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Walk-in cooler observed at 50 F

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

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

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Place wiping clothes in sanitizer solution between use

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

Replace cutting boards

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean floors of any food debris

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix hole in kitchen by 3-compartment sink

MAR 26
2022
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

All staff handling food/ice must restrain hair.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

Label drink/juice containers near front window.

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

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

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

Properly store dirty/wet wiping towels.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label brown sugar and flour containers.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

Remove heavy build up at side of grills.

CRITICALFood 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).

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

Observed use by date for refried beans(WIC).

CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cool TCS foods using other effective means

Observed staff cooling refried beans at room[temperature].

JUN 3
2021
PASSED
20 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing employee health policies and procedures

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
MINORFacility Condition
*44 Indoor Trash Can Cover
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINOROther
*45 First Aid
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation systems:no public health hazard
CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
CRITICALSanitation
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions

premises dirty outside property must be clean to avoid contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Grease Trap Location

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

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
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NOV 30
2020
PASSED
9 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing employee health policies and procedures

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

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

CRITICALOther
*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

MINORFood 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

CRITICALPest 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

MINOROther
*45 First Aid

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

MINORFacility Condition
*31 No soap at handsink

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

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

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

CRITICALSanitation
*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
FAILED
20 violations13 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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

CRITICALFood 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

CRITICALOther
*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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

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

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORFood 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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

CRITICALFood 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

MINOROther
*45 First Aid

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

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

missing employee health policies and procedures

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

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

MINORFacility 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

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

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

CRITICALOther
*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

CRITICALSanitation
*45 Premises free of litter

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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORChemical 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
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
CRITICALFood Temperature
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

BROKEN GASKETS

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
MAR 13
2020
FAILED
18 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

equipment and utensils dirty must be clean and sanitize after cleaning

CRITICALSanitation
*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

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORFood 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

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

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

MINOROther
*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

MINOROther
*45 First Aid

first aid kit missing must be have first aid kit

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

missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

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

MINORSanitation
*45 Outdoor effectively prevent pooling

clean all outdoors from debris

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

missing writing employee health policies

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

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

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

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

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

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

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

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

MINORFood 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

CRITICALOther
*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
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Tested at 10 ppm

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Equipment stored inside sink.

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Replace residential freezer and microwave with commercial units.

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

Employee personal food observed on cutting board.

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean fan cover in WIC.

MINOROther
*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI
MAR 1
2019
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

egg and ham 80'f

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

provide containers and lids for all foods in wic

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

taco

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

expired RFSM

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

provide date marking for all foods in coolers

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed tray and foods in the hand sink

SEP 25
2018
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Observed open window

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

No towel allow to wrap the food

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

utensil in the hand Sink

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

observed flies in the prep area

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

meats , all foods in WIC

CRITICALSanitation
*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

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

observed mold in ice machine

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

No towel allow undercutting board

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MAR 19
2018
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*45 Attachments to walls and ceilings shall be easily cleanable

Wiring and conduit mounted on walls not easily cleanable.

MINORDocumentation & 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

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Paper towel dispenser empty in employee bathroom.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Food debris on deflector inside ice machine

MINOROther
*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

MINOREmployee 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.

CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

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

MINORSanitation
*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
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

SEVERAL FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

UTENSILS IN FRONT HAND SINK

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

DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

AT ALL HAND SINKS

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

ITEMS IN COOLER

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

FIX FAUCET LEAK AT FRONT HAND SINK

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

FIX CEILING WHERE TAPE IS FALLING IN BACK STORAGE

FEB 22
2017
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

FIX PEELING CEILING PAINT

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

ALL TCS IN COOLER INCLUDING SALSA WITH 7 DAY

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN WALLS TO BE FREE OF DIRT AND GREASE ACCULATION

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALSanitation
*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

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

NEED A THERMOMETER INSIDE RIC

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

EGGS 80, 110 (DEGREE F)

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

AT ALL HAND SINK

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

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

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