JAN 2
2024
PASSED
12 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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CUQUITA'S RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 27/100
8076 SPRING VALLEY RD · FAR NORTH DALLAS, DALLAS
Last inspected January 2, 2024 · passed
25 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
111
includes 25 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*19 One Inch Air Gap
Provide at least one inch air gap at drains in dish room.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Provide Food Manager Certificate.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Provide up-to-date Food Handler Certificates for all employees.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Provide Chlorine test strips.
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Do not use wood shelves in WIC.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Store personal drinks out of prep areas.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Keep ice scoop handle out of ice.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date and label all food held over one day.
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
Label all bulk containers - lemonades.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean shelf above prep area.
*44 Frequency. Refuse, recyclables/returnables removed
Breakdown boxes and dispose of trash promptly.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide a lid on trash vans in Women's restroom.
MAR 132023PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 13
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on Site
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
replace bottle opener cord with something that is cleanable no untreated wood or cardboard
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
no sanitizer in a dishwasher- needs to be 50ppm
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Violations marked with * onions 50* Pico 48* ice should be at the same level as the product
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, splash and build up through out kitchen, clean bulk containers
SEP 122022PASSED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 12
2022
PASSED
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace non working light bulb on vent a hood
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
dish washer 0 ppm
*32 Damaged Equipment
spray nozzle by dish washer is damaged
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, gaskets, coolers inside, freezers inside,tables
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide sanitizer test strips (qua and bleach)
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils and aprons in hand sinks
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged wall tiles, cover all gaps and holes, caulk around sinks
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*47 Handwashing signage
missing hand washing sign
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food sit on floor
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide covered receptacle in employee restroom
NOV 52021PASSED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 5
2021
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Chlorine concentration exceeds recommendations
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
Knives stored between equipment
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide working thermometer for WIC
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
AUG 292021PASSED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2021
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
Observed hot food being cooled at room temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cut lettuce observed at 76 degrees F
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
Observed employee using bare hands to dispense tortillas
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on site
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
All food handlers must have certificates
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Must date mark RTE foods properly
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Rubber gasket in RIC not in good repair
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Gap observed under front door
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Purse observed at wait station. Store properly.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Cutting boards at cook line not in good repair
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Wall observed not in good repair
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean walls around and under equipment
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace missing light underneath vent hood
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FEB 232021PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Observed raw chicken stored next to[and above] raw beef and pork.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Grease trap tickets not on site. Service every 90 days. Keep records for 3 years.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not on site. Call 214-670-8083 for information.
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Must datemark items held longer than 24 hrs for no more than 7 days.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Sanitizer test strips not on site.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean the floor under the shelves, near the lockers, in dry storage.
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
Store all personal items in appropriate place.
SEP 152020PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 15
2020
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken and meat store together
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for cooler
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
observed sanitizer bucket store next to food
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide date marking for all foods in the coolers
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
provide cover for all food container
FEB 262020PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2020
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash
observed an employee wash his hands in a two compartment sink that is used for food prep.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw foods stored adjacent to and above ready to eat vegetables
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
dusty fan covers inside the walk in cooler
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
register with the City of Dallas
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
measured at 100 ppm-must be at 50 ppm
SEP 182019PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 18
2019
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
CITATION ISSUED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTR
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
KEEP SANITIZER BUCKET OFF THE FLOOR
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NONE
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
NO WOODEN TORTILLA MAKER ALLOWED
AUG 72018PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 7
2018
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
TO HAND SINK NEXT TO ICE MACHINE
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
OBSERVED BEANS AT 83'F AFTER 3 HOURS OF COOLING. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO MOVE PRODUCTS TO SMALLER CONTAINER AND USE ICE BATH METHOD TO COOL
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
1) NO WOODEN TORTILLA MAKER ALLOWED. MUST BE NSF APPROVED TYPE 2) NO FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN OPENED CAN ALLOWED
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*47 Handwashing signage
TO HAND SINK NEXT TO ICE MACHINE
*31 No soap at handsink
TO HAND SINK NEXT TO ICE MACHINE
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
GROUND BEEF 53'F, BEEF 52'F,T BONE 46'F
FEB 132018PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 13
2018
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
NO WOODEN TORTILLA MAKER ALLOWED. MUST BE NSF APPROVED TYpe
*14 Gloves single use
MAKE SURE EMPLOYEE CHANGE GLOVES BETWEEN TASK FOR EXAMPLE: TOUCHED NONE FOOD ITEM OR EQUIPMENT
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PHONE ON FOOD PREP. TABLE
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED COUPLE EMPLOYEES ' DRINK ON FOOD PREP. TABLE
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
CHICKEN 122'F,BEEF 122'F
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CHICKEN 46'F, BEEFV45'F, BEAN 45'F, GROUND BEEF 49'F,
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SEP 142017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
SEP 14
2017
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
square floor grate
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
ceiling at the dish washer room
MAR 82017PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 8
2017
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
ceiling by the back door
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
walk in cooler
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
3 compartment sink leaking
*31 No soap at handsink
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