CESAR'S TACOS.

City of Dallas

2575 WALNUT HILL LN · PRESTON HOLLOW, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

13 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Jul 2023.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
VIOLATIONS
162
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 12
2023
PASS 11 violations
1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
1 pts Other
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
2 pts Other
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
NOV 3
2022
PASS 11 violations
1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels
1 pts Other
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
2 pts Sanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
2 pts Other
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
1 pts Other
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
FEB 2
2022
PASS 12 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ICE MACHINE

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*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.

2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink

FINAL NOTICE!

1 pts Sanitation
*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

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 Employee Hygiene
*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.

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

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

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN SHELVES FROM WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN RESTROOMS

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*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.

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. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY

JAN 5
2022
PASS 15 violations
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

FLOUR??

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO EATING OR DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWERD.

3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink
3 pts Sanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS WITHOUT SOAP.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CUTTING BOARDS, GRILLS

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

REPAIR SLOW FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES AND ROACHES.

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

ALSO CLEAN SHELVES OF WALK IN COOLER.

1 pts Other
*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

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*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.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

ORGANIZE YOUR STORAGE AREA.

DEC 8
2021
PASS 15 violations
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.

3 pts Sanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS HANDS WITHOUT SOAP

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

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES CUPS IN FOOD PREP. AREA

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

OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES NEAR CASHIER AND KITCHEN DOOR TO DINNING ROOM.

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

RICE 116'F, EGG AND SAUSAGE 130'F. COS.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ICE MACHINE, REACH IN COOLERS, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP. TABLES.

2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

THAW PRODUCTS UNDER RUNNING WATER OR IN COOLER, OBSERVED PRODUCTS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERAURE.

1 pts Sanitation
*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 ".

2 pts Sanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS HANDS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WASH HANDS IN HAND SINK ONLY.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*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.

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

REPAIR SLOW FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND ICE MACHINE.

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Sanitation
*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 27
2021
PASS 10 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST A SIGN " A MOST CURRENT FOOD 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. DO NOT STORE MEDICINE ABOVE FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN RESTROOM. CLEAN FANS AND STORAGE SHELVES FROM WALK IN COOLER.

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.

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

MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 10 PPM.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

SCRAMBLED EGG 121'F, PORK 127'F

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

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.

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

MAINTAIN COLD FOOD AT 41'F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES, CHICKEN 48'F. COS.

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
JAN 11
2021
PASS 10 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NONE

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

REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*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.

1 pts Sanitation
*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

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

SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CAN OPENER

NOV 17
2020
PASS 15 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

EXPIRED

2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink

BACK HAND SINK

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

SCRAMBLED EGG 120'F, EGG WITH HAM 121'F, REFRIED BEANS 120'F,

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

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

COOLERS AND CUTTING BOARDS .

1 pts Sanitation
*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

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

SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR.

1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

ALSO SHELVES FROM WALK IN COOLER & KITCHEN.

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

DO NOT STORE CHEMICALS ABOVE FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT .

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

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

3 pts Sanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS WITH SOAP FOE 3 SECONDS ONLY.

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

OBSERVED PRODUCTS THAWING IN SINK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WITHOUT RUNNING WATER.

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

REPAIR LEAK AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MAY 12
2020
PASS 8 violations
1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR

1 pts Sanitation
*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

2 pts Documentation & Training
*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

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CUTTING BOARDS

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

ALSO CLEAN SHELVES FROM WALK IN COOLER

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

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1 pts Other
*45 First Aid
JUN 6
2019
PASS 12 violations
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands between raw and RTE foods
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
3 pts Food Temperature
*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

3 pts Sanitation
*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

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
2 pts Sanitation
*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.
MAY 22
2019
PASS 13 violations
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

All hand sinks blocked

1 pts Sanitation
*46 A ware washing sink not used for hand washing or dumping mop water
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
3 pts Sanitation
*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

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

Chicken thawed in standing hot water

2 pts Other
*21 Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC
3 pts Food Temperature
*01 Cooling -- ingredients from ambient within 4 hours to 41øF

Clamato open and stored on a shelf outside of refrigeration

3 pts Sanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
3 pts Chemical Safety
*18 Toxic items used according to law

Raid

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
3 pts Food Temperature
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding

Rehating in the warmer at 98.7 degrees - ready for serving

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
MAY 20
2019
FAIL 16 violations
1 pts Other
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
3 pts Sanitation
*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

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
2 pts Pest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

Blue Star 03-07-2019

3 pts Food Temperature
*01 Cooling -- ingredients from ambient within 4 hours to 41øF

Open container of Clamato stored on the counter

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

Pico de gallo held at 51.9 degrees

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
3 pts Chemical Safety
*18 Toxic items used according to law

Raid

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - air gap

Spray hose at the three compartment sink in need of an air gap

FEB 12
2019
FAIL 14 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
1 pts Other
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Sugar bag

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Missing beard nets

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

Cooked beans cooling in a bus tub int he refrigerator at 58.4 degrees

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

Previously canned jalepeno's held at 49.6degrees - top of the point of usage refrigerator

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Bleach stored above flour

2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Pastries from a non approved source

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

Cooked rice held at 126.8 degrees

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
3 pts Sanitation
*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

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

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