JUL 12
2023
PASSED
11 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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CESAR'S TACOS.
BEAT. 18/100
2575 WALNUT HILL LN · PRESTON HOLLOW, DALLAS
Last inspected July 12, 2023 · passed
Failed 2 of 13 inspections. 30 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
11 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
162
includes 30 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Feb 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
NOV 32022PASSED11 violationsDETAILS
NOV 3
2022
PASSED
11 violationsDETAILS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
*47 Health permit posted
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
FEB 22022PASSED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 2
2022
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ICE MACHINE
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. OR STORAGE AREA ALLOWED, OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BEVERAGE CUPS STORED ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS.
*31 No soap at handsink
FINAL NOTICE!
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
FINAL NOTICE! **PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTION FROM BUILDING INSPECTOR REGARDING ALL STRUCTURE & EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT. CALL PLANS & PERMITTING OFFICE NUMBER: 214/948-4480 TO FINISH UP YOUR CHANGE
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
FINAL NOTICE! EMPLOYEES MUST USE TONGS OR GLOVES WHEN CONTACT READY TO EAT FOOD AT ALL TIMES.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST A SIGN " A MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST."
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN SHELVES FROM WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN RESTROOMS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
FINAL NOTICE! REPAIR SLOW FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER AND KEEP IT ONE INCH ABOVE THE SINK. PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
*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. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY
JAN 52022PASSED15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 5
2022
PASSED
15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
FLOUR??
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO EATING OR DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWERD.
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
*31 No soap at handsink
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS WITHOUT SOAP.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CUTTING BOARDS, GRILLS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR SLOW FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.
*34 Pest Control
OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES AND ROACHES.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
ALSO CLEAN SHELVES OF WALK IN COOLER.
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
1) RESTOCK YOUR FIRST AID KIT 2) Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich mane
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
ORGANIZE YOUR STORAGE AREA.
DEC 82021PASSED15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 8
2021
PASSED
15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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.
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS HANDS WITHOUT SOAP
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES CUPS IN FOOD PREP. AREA
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES NEAR CASHIER AND KITCHEN DOOR TO DINNING ROOM.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
RICE 116'F, EGG AND SAUSAGE 130'F. COS.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ICE MACHINE, REACH IN COOLERS, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP. TABLES.
*31 No soap at handsink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
THAW PRODUCTS UNDER RUNNING WATER OR IN COOLER, OBSERVED PRODUCTS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERAURE.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST A SIGN "A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request ".
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS HANDS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WASH HANDS IN HAND SINK ONLY.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR SLOW FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN STOVE, WALL BEHIND STEAM TABLE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. RESTROOMS. CLEAN FLOOR OF TRASH BY DRIVE THRU WINDOW.
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MAY 272021PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 27
2021
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST A SIGN " A MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST."
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
STORE ALL CHEMICAL BOTTLES AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT. DO NOT STORE MEDICINE ABOVE FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN RESTROOM. CLEAN FANS AND STORAGE SHELVES FROM WALK IN COOLER.
*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.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 10 PPM.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
SCRAMBLED EGG 121'F, PORK 127'F
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MAINTAIN COLD FOOD AT 41'F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES, CHICKEN 48'F. COS.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
JAN 112021PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
JAN 11
2021
PASSED
10 violationsDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NONE
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*31 No soap at handsink
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS. MAJORITY OF ITEMS ARE DATED.
*47 Operate with a lapsed permit
WARNING! Apply for new Health permit, due to change of ownership, from 320 E. Jefferson Blvd, Room 118 within 24 hours. CALL NUMBER BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS **PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTION FROM BUILDI
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CAN OPENER
NOV 172020PASSED15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 17
2020
PASSED
15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
EXPIRED
*31 No soap at handsink
BACK HAND SINK
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
SCRAMBLED EGG 120'F, EGG WITH HAM 121'F, REFRIED BEANS 120'F,
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
COOLERS AND CUTTING BOARDS .
*47 Operate with a lapsed permit
FINAL NOTICE! Apply for new Health permit, due to change of ownership, from 320 E. Jefferson Blvd, Room 118 within 24 hours. CALL NUMBER BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS **PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTION FROM
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
ALSO SHELVES FROM WALK IN COOLER & KITCHEN.
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
DO NOT STORE CHEMICALS ABOVE FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT .
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS WITH SOAP FOE 3 SECONDS ONLY.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
OBSERVED PRODUCTS THAWING IN SINK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WITHOUT RUNNING WATER.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR LEAK AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MAY 122020PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MAY 12
2020
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR
*47 Operate with a lapsed permit
FINAL NOTICE! Apply for new Health permit, due to change of ownership, from 320 E. Jefferson Blvd, Room 118 within 24 hours. CALL NUMBER BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS **PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTION FROM
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CUTTING BOARDS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
ALSO CLEAN SHELVES FROM WALK IN COOLER
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
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*45 First Aid
JUN 62019PASSED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 6
2019
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*14 When to wash hands between raw and RTE foods
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
82.0 degrees canned jalepeno kitchen 69.1 pico de gallp - kitchen 46.7 pico de gallo - customer line
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw chicken over lettuce Raw eggs stored over ready to eat bread
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.
MAY 222019PASSED13 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2019
PASSED
13 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
All hand sinks blocked
*46 A ware washing sink not used for hand washing or dumping mop water
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Defrosting chicken and washing dishes in the same set of sinks Raw shell eggs stored over cooked soup Raw chicken stored over ready to eat ham
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
Chicken thawed in standing hot water
*21 Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC
*01 Cooling -- ingredients from ambient within 4 hours to 41øF
Clamato open and stored on a shelf outside of refrigeration
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*18 Toxic items used according to law
Raid
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding
Rehating in the warmer at 98.7 degrees - ready for serving
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
MAY 202019FAILED16 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2019
FAILED
16 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw meats in the same sink with dirty dishes Raw commuted meats (Hamburger) stored over bacon Raw shell eggs stored over prepared lettuce Raw beef stored over cooked food products
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
Blue Star 03-07-2019
*01 Cooling -- ingredients from ambient within 4 hours to 41øF
Open container of Clamato stored on the counter
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Pico de gallo held at 51.9 degrees
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
*18 Toxic items used according to law
Raid
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*19 Backflow prevention device - air gap
Spray hose at the three compartment sink in need of an air gap
FEB 122019FAILED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 12
2019
FAILED
14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Sugar bag
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Missing beard nets
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
Cooked beans cooling in a bus tub int he refrigerator at 58.4 degrees
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Previously canned jalepeno's held at 49.6degrees - top of the point of usage refrigerator
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
Bleach stored above flour
*31 No soap at handsink
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Pastries from a non approved source
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Cooked rice held at 126.8 degrees
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw commuted meats stored over whole cuts of meat Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods (Cooked Ham) Raw meat stored over cooked meat Preparing raw meat and cooked meat together on the same
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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