JUN 21
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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COME TACO.
BEAT. 48/100
2513 N FITZHUGH AVE · UPTOWN, DALLAS
Last inspected June 21, 2023 · passed
29 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
108
includes 29 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Pump grease trap every 90 days and keep record
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Re-new RFSM with city of dallas
*33 Warewashing machines auto. dispense detergents
Keep dish machine at 50 ppm Cl
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
No bug zapper over clean equipment/food
DEC 62022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 6
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside ice machine
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not store items in hand sink
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Fix hole at bottom of back door
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Store plates inverted
APR 122022PASSED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 12
2022
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Do not store raw over RTE food
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Keep hand sink accessible at all times
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Remove boxes from side of cooler
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Fix cold water handel on hand sink (bar)
OCT 52021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 5
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Do not store meat over cactus
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Fix leak at dump sink and handle at hand sink (bar)
*33 Warewashing machines auto. dispense detergents
Keep dishwasher at 50 ppm Cl
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
No cell phones on prep table
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Do not store boxes of chicken on floor.
APR 102021PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 10
2021
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*23 No Water
NO HOT WATER
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*39 No equipment & utensil under leaking water lines
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
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JUN 32020PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 3
2020
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ICE MACHINE, PINK BIOFILM
*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area
OBSERVED SMALL GIRL CHILD IN THE KITCHEN AREA ON WALKER
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
LARGE STRAINER FOUND IN THE HAND SINK
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD PRODUCT FOUND IN WIC AND WIF
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
CANT BE USED UNDER THE CUTTING BOARD
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
BLOWN OUT BULB UNDER VENT HOOD
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
DATE MARK PRODUCTS USED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
REPLACE DOOR GASKETS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
OUTDATED, 02/10/2020, MUST DO EVERY 90 DAYS
DEC 122019PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 12
2019
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
EGGS STORED ON GROUND
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW FISH OVER MARGARITA MIX IN WIC
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
PICO 45 DEGREE F, GUAC 51 DEGREE F
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
MOLDED PRODUCE IN WALK IN COOLER
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
ENSURE PROPER DATE MARKING ON ALL ITEMS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
LABEL SPRAY BOTTLES
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
LABEL PREPACKAGE DRINKS (HORCHATA, ETC) WITH NAME, ADDRESS AND NUMBER
JUN 52019PASSED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2019
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food items to prevent cross contamination
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
expired 5/20/19
*35 Hair Restraints effective
provide hair restraints for all employees
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign at all hand sinks
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
Provide proper labeling of all products for sale (warning)
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prep foods
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Donning gloves without washing hands (final warning)
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
Toxics stored with food items ( observed Calendula Ointment stored with food)
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
cover or invert single serve items
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw chicken 46.5F, pico de gallo 48.7F, pico de gallo 41.1F, , g. beef 40.3
AUG 162018PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2018
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all gaps in ceiling and reseal around door
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food items to prevent cross contamination
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
provide more lighting under vent hood system
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
S. cheese 53.2F
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Cross contamination by arrangement r. chicken with brisket
*32 CIP-Cleanability
clean gaskets
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
provide trash cans at hand sink
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
s. bucket 6 inches off of floor
FEB 12018PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 1
2018
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean RIF(s)
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify all staff
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap records (warning)
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
salsa
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food to prevent cross contamination
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
handle stored in the ice
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean walls and drains
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Cross contamination by arrangement
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close gaps in ceiling
*40 Store single-service item in original package
single service items improperly stored
DEC 212017PASSED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 21
2017
PASSED
15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label bulk containers
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify all staff
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared foods
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on duty
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Cross contamination by arrangement
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
toxic devices stored above food items
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks stored on equipment in prep area
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean drains
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
improper thawing of meat
*19 One Inch Air Gap
provide one inch air gap
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
lack of refrigeration
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
single service stored on floor
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
reserving salsa
JUN 62017PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 6
2017
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
fruit flies in kitchen
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
milk
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw beef 48.1°F
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*47 Health permit posted
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
inside ice maker
DEC 282016PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 28
2016
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ
Raw beef and cooked beef thawing in prep sink together.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
Flan, cakes
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
"cabeza" date marked 12/20/16 - 12/27/16; items marked for 10 days.
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Do not line shelves with cardboard.
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests
fly trap in back prep area
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean fan in back prep area
*47 Handwashing signage
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