JAN 2
2024
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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CESAR'S TACOS.
BEAT. 36/100
3025 S WESTMORELAND RD · KIESTWOOD, DALLAS
Last inspected January 2, 2024 · passed
30 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
117
includes 30 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
eggs need to be separated
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
can opener needs to be replaced
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
racks in fridge need to be replaced
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label chemical spray bottle
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping cloths need to be in sanitizer bucket
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
containers in WIC need to be off the floor
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration
food need to be thawed in the fridge or running water
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
handle needs to be uright
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
need to update cfm certificate
*47 Health permit posted
JUL 132023PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 13
2023
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw bacon and raw chorizo store above juice, store properly to prevent cross contamination
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide towels at hand sink located at restroom
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
replace damage utensils
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
no drinks in kitchen, no drinking or eating
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food containers 6' off floor
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
replace damaged gasket of wic
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean ceiling of WIC, clean wire shelves
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
JAN 92023PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 9
2023
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
store raw food correctly to prevent cross contamination
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not onsite.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
containers of vegetables on floor of WIC, store 6" minimum of the floor.
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
replace damaged gaskets of cold hold equipment.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets of cold hold equipment, clean fans of WIC.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean intake vents.
*47 Health permit posted
post health permit.
JUL 72022PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 7
2022
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
observed falling and missing cove base in dinning area, repair.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
OBSERVED GRIME/GREASE BUILD UP ON STORAGE SHELVES, GRIME BUILD UP ON ALL GASKETS OF EQUIPMENT, DUST BUILD UP ON FANS OF WALK N COOLER/FREEZER,
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
OBSERVED HOME USE PESTICIDE IN BUILDING, REMOVE FROM PREMISES. ONLY USED APPROVED APPLICATOR.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO RESTROOM OBSERVED OFF, NO AVAILABLE WATER RUNNING. MAKE HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE.
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
OBSERVED DAMAGE FAUCET AT HAND SINK, REPAIR.
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS OF PREP REACH IN COOLER, REPLACE.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
RENEW EXPIRED RFSM
JAN 72022PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 7
2022
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
grime build up in ice machine. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
Raid spray bottles in kitchen, remove from premises.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
rfsm not onsite.
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
observed heavily chipped spatula, replace.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
handle of scoop touching flour, keep upright.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
dust on fans of WIC, dust on nonfood contact surfaces, clean.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
observed dust on intake vents, clean.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
observed missing wall base, repair.
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
observed expired food handler cards, renew.
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MAR 292021PASSED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 29
2021
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust build up on intake vents, clean.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
observed water damaged ceiling tiles, replace.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
shelled eggs stored above RTE food, store eggs in a manner that prevents cross contamination.
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
walk in cooler temperature observed at 47.3F. repair as soon as possible. place PHF on ice to reduce temperature.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
build up of dust on fans of walk in cooler.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
clean large pots stored upright but uncovered, cover or store inverted to prevent contamination
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
salt shakers and squeeze bottles not labeled with contents, label.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw fajita at 48.3F, 46.4F. adjust temperature of walk in cooler.
SEP 152020PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 15
2020
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
observed water damaged ceiling tiles in dinning area, replace.
*31 No soap at handsink
no available soap at hand sink, provide.
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
observed Raid pest poison in storage area, remove from building.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
chlorine sanitizer observed at 0PPM, change every two-four hours.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust on intake vent, clean.
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
seal of prep reach in cooler is damaged, repair.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
observed holes on walls and on outlets, repair to prevent harboring conditions for pest.
FEB 192020PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 19
2020
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
spray bottle with cleaner not clearly labeled, label.
*19 Backflow prevention device - air gap
air gap not visible for ice machine waster water, provide proper air gap to prevent potential contamination of ice.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean fans of walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet cloth on food contact surface, when not in use place wet cloth back into sanitizer bucket.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
many water damaged ceiling tile locate throughout establishment, replace.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
heavy black substance on vents. clean.
AUG 132019PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 13
2019
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean perimeter of floors. clean dust off of fans of walk in cooler.
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
home use pesticide found in dry storage area. Raid cans must be removed from building.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace water damaged ceiling tiles.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
label cheesecakes and sweets that are in individual packaging.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date mark cheesecake that has been placed in individual packages. Also continue to improve in date marking procedures.
FEB 202019PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 20
2019
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace water damaged ceiling tile.
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
black residue in corner area of ice bin, water is not dripping from covered area. Clean corner.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
bag of raw bacon sitting on top of bag of cooked rice.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust accumulation on in/out take vents
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
chlorine sanitizer at 0PPM. change every 2-4 hours.
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
Owner Name on Health Permit does not match Owner Name on Tax Permit. Must submit application in order to change Owner Name on Health permit.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet cloth on food contact surface. place in sanitizer bucket when done.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
place thermometer in reach in prep cooler and reach in freezer.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
rfsm not onsite. second and final warning.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
need sign that states" most recent health report is available upon request."
AUG 132018PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 13
2018
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
handle needs to be upright
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
onions next to cleaning equipment
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw bacon above RTE food. Raw bacon next to RTE food in WIC.
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
RTE/TCS food in walk in cooler missing date marking.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Water bottle next to clean equipment and adjacent to food products
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
Replace water damaged ceiling tiles.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Need a sign that states: "Most recent health report available upon request./El informe de salud más reciente está disponible a pedido."
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Sanitizer bucket at 0 PPM.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Red salsa at room temperature.
FEB 262018PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2018
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
eggs next to produce in WIC
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Chlorine sanitizer is to low and strong.
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
No home use pesticide in building, remove.
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
ALL FOODS ITEMS KEPT FOR 24 HOURS OR MORE MUST BE DATED WITH USE BY OR SELL BY DATE NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS FROM DAY OF PREP OR OPENED
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Missing food thermometer in RIC with pastry.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MUST STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHILE NOT IN USE INSIDE APPROVED SANITIZER AT THE PROPER CONCENTRATION EX. CLOTHS ON COUNTER NOT BEING USED
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean dust on fan inside WIC and ice build up in WIF. Wipe down shelves.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Clean dust off vents.
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
Fix falling wall base.
OCT 72017PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 7
2017
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria - air curtain
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
MAR 212017PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 21
2017
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
*14 When to wash hands between raw and RTE foods
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED 1/30/17 RE-REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
WINDEX STORED ABOVE DRINKS IN DRY STORAGE
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SALSA IN RIC
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
IN WIC
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW BEEF OVER VEGETABLES
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