SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

CINCO TACO BAR.

BEAT. 45/100

7949 WALNUT HILL LN #130 · PRESTON HOLLOW, DALLAS

Last inspected November 22, 2022 · passed

Failed an inspection 6 years ago. 25 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
11 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
95
includes 25 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Apr 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 22
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

RENEW RFSM

MAR 10
2022
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM must be on current and on site

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair leak at 3- compartment sink

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

Raw eggs stored above RTE tomatoes

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

33

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

Store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between use

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

Label bulk food items near storage area

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Can not use unapproved towel to wrap tortillas

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Observed fruit flies near 3 compartment sink

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace light bulbs above the grill

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Rechork around prep sink

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

Observed employee drinking coffee at the serving line. Personal food and drink items must be in a designated area for employees and not near food prep area

APR 28
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

leaky faucet at 3 comp snk

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean can opener blade

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours

must thaw under running water

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash before changing gloves

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

label bulk containers

OCT 26
2020
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

LABEL SANITIZER SPRAY BOTTLES

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

FLIES IN KITCHEN

APR 17
2020
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
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NOV 14
2019
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Need RFSM.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Need to clean floors.

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Sign about inspection report.

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

Bare hand contact with tortillas and when cutting limes.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

Raw beef stored above raw shrimp. Raw shrimp above salsa.

NOV 4
2019
FAILED
21 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Observed employees drinking from open containers in food prep area.

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

Provide labels for food storage containers where missing.

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

Repair leaking faucet at 3-compartment sink.

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Observed raw ribeye stored above cooked chicken.

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

Personal vitamins stored next to clean utensils at bar area.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Provide RFSM certificate within 45 days.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed a plastic container in the hand sink.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Provide Food Handlers certificate within 15 days.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Use or keep utensils with handles up.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

Provide approved food contact surfaces, equipment, and utensils(shopping bag).

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

Wet cloth on tables.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean coolers inside gaskets and shelves.

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Missing sign about inspection report.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide covered receptacle for womens restroom.

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

Employees touch ready to eat foods with bare hands(cooked tortillas and cut limes).

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

Food not covered.

MINOROther
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text

Provide consumer advisory for raw or undercooked food(ceviche).

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Provide sanitizer test strips.

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Employees put gloves on without washing hands first.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Observed fruit flies.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Need to clean ice machine, can opener, and slicer.

MAY 1
2019
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Filling sanitizer solution from hand sink

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items used according to law

Bucket CL sanitizer solution observed at 200ppm

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

label bulk food containers

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

Employee drinking from opened container at prep table

OCT 23
2018
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

register certificate with the city of Dallas

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw shrimp and raw fish stored over tomatoes and cooked food

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
APR 17
2018
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw pork stored over other food items

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
OCT 19
2017
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

SALSA VERDE

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

DISCARD DENTED CANS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

IN WALK IN COOLER

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REGISTER MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

DO NOT STORE RAW MEAT OVER RAW SHRIMP IN WALK IN COOLER

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

PET CUPS

APR 29
2017
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

provide tx state approved food handler cards

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

label bulk foods

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

date mark foods

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

do not use hand sink for any other purpose other than hand washing

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide chlorine test strips

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Food Establishment Permit
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

trap floor sink on cookline

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

provide at least 1 cod on duty at all times

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