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Cesar's Tacos

2919 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75211 · 75211 · Restaurant

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
16
13 passed
Last Inspected
2025-01-28
Pass Rate
81%
2 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
7 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-01-28
Failed 2 inspections (2020, 2020)
57 sanitation violations found across 14 inspections
34 other violations found across 13 inspections
Sanitation critical 57×
Other critical 34×
Food Storage & Handling critical 20×
Facility Condition minor 18×
Documentation & Training minor
Food Temperature critical
Pest Activity critical
Employee Hygiene critical
Plumbing & Waste serious
Chemical Safety minor
2025-01-28 Pass New Retail Food 2022

No violations found.

2023-12-26 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Can opener blade observed w/ heavy rust/food accumulation

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

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

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Flies observed in establishment

critical Other

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

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

minor 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

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean food debris in coolers

minor Facility Condition

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Fix broken floor tiles

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

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

2023-05-03 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
serious Sanitation

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

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

critical 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

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Do not line shelves with cardboard

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Roaches & flies observed throughout inspection

critical Other

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

Cover all foods to avoid contamination

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Replace gaskets for reach-in cooler in kitchen area

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean vent hood filters

minor Sanitation

*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

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

minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Post food manager certificate

2022-11-21 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

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

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Walk-in cooler observed at 50 F

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

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

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Place wiping clothes in sanitizer solution between use

minor Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

Replace cutting boards

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean floors of any food debris

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix hole in kitchen by 3-compartment sink

2022-03-26 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

All staff handling food/ice must restrain hair.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

Label drink/juice containers near front window.

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

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

minor Sanitation

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

Properly store dirty/wet wiping towels.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Label brown sugar and flour containers.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

critical Sanitation

*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

Remove heavy build up at side of grills.

critical 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).

minor Other

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

Observed use by date for refried beans(WIC).

critical Food Temperature

*27 Cool TCS foods using other effective means

Observed staff cooling refried beans at room[temperature].

2021-06-03 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 20
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

minor Other

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

serious Other

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

missing employee health policies and procedures

minor Facility Condition

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

critical Sanitation

*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

minor Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

minor Facility Condition

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

minor Facility Condition

*44 Indoor Trash Can Cover

critical Other

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

minor Other

*45 First Aid

minor Facility Condition

*43 Ventilation systems:no public health hazard

critical Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

critical Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

critical Sanitation

*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions

premises dirty outside property must be clean to avoid contamination

critical 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

minor Plumbing & Waste

*44 Grease Trap Location

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

minor Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

minor Facility Condition

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

2020-11-30 Pass Follow-up
CRITICAL 9
serious Other

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

missing employee health policies and procedures

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

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

critical 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

minor 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

critical 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

minor Other

*45 First Aid

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

minor Facility Condition

*31 No soap at handsink

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

critical 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

critical 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

2020-11-19 Fail Routine
CRITICAL 20
critical Pest Activity

FAILED: *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

critical Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *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

critical Other

FAILED: *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

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *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

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

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

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

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

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *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

minor Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *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

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *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

critical Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *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

minor Other

FAILED: *45 First Aid

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

serious Other

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

missing employee health policies and procedures

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

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

minor Documentation & Training

FAILED: *47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

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

minor Facility Condition

FAILED: *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

minor Other

FAILED: *31 No soap at handsink

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

critical Other

FAILED: *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

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *45 Premises free of litter

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

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *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

minor Chemical Safety

FAILED: *29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

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

2020-04-06 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

critical Food Temperature

*39 Loosely cover cooling foods

critical Other

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

minor Facility Condition

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

BROKEN GASKETS

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

minor Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

2020-03-13 Fail Routine
CRITICAL 18
serious Sanitation

FAILED: *10 Sanitization after Cleaning

equipment and utensils dirty must be clean and sanitize after cleaning

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *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

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

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

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *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

minor Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *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

critical Sanitation

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

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

minor Other

FAILED: *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

minor Other

FAILED: *45 First Aid

first aid kit missing must be have first aid kit

minor Employee Hygiene

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

missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit

minor Documentation & Training

FAILED: *22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

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

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *45 Outdoor effectively prevent pooling

clean all outdoors from debris

serious Other

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

missing writing employee health policies

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

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

serious Other

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

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

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

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

minor Facility Condition

FAILED: *34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

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

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

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

critical Other

FAILED: *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

2019-09-05 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Tested at 10 ppm

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Equipment stored inside sink.

minor Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Replace residential freezer and microwave with commercial units.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

Employee personal food observed on cutting board.

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

critical Other

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

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean fan cover in WIC.

minor Other

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

2019-03-01 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

egg and ham 80'f

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

provide containers and lids for all foods in wic

critical Employee Hygiene

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

taco

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

expired RFSM

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

provide date marking for all foods in coolers

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed tray and foods in the hand sink

2018-09-25 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Observed open window

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

No towel allow to wrap the food

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

utensil in the hand Sink

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

observed flies in the prep area

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

meats , all foods in WIC

critical 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

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

observed mold in ice machine

minor Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

No towel allow undercutting board

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2018-03-19 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
minor Sanitation

*45 Attachments to walls and ceilings shall be easily cleanable

Wiring and conduit mounted on walls not easily cleanable.

minor 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

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

Paper towel dispenser empty in employee bathroom.

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Food debris on deflector inside ice machine

minor 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

minor 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.

critical 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

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

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

minor Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

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

2017-08-15 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

SEVERAL FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

UTENSILS IN FRONT HAND SINK

minor Employee Hygiene

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

DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

AT ALL HAND SINKS

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ITEMS IN COOLER

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

FIX FAUCET LEAK AT FRONT HAND SINK

minor Food Storage & Handling

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

FIX CEILING WHERE TAPE IS FALLING IN BACK STORAGE

2017-02-22 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

FIX PEELING CEILING PAINT

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL TCS IN COOLER INCLUDING SALSA WITH 7 DAY

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN WALLS TO BE FREE OF DIRT AND GREASE ACCULATION

minor Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

critical 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

critical Food Temperature

*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

NEED A THERMOMETER INSIDE RIC

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

EGGS 80, 110 (DEGREE F)

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

AT ALL HAND SINK

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

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

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