SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

CUZCO CUISINE.

BEAT. 30/100

9220 SKILLMAN ST #124 · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS

Last inspected September 3, 2020 · passed

Failed 3 of 13 inspections. 52 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
10 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
130
includes 52 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 3
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

85 degrees F at the handwash sink in the front

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
MAR 4
2020
PASSED
8 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

no records on site

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

raw foods stored above sauces in the reach in cooler

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

uncovered container of rice

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

not on site

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ice scoop needs to be inverted

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*14 Gloves single use
CRITICALSanitation
*31 No soap at handsink

replenish every soap dispenser or have soap available at every hand wash sink

CRITICALFood Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

measured at 73 degrees F

SEP 6
2019
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*37 Food preparation

rinsing cooked mussels in sink w/ dirty dishes

MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

lotion adj ice bin

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

onions cut last night 50 F cooked potato 48 F

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

hanging grease from vent hood

AUG 9
2019
PASSED
11 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*40 Store single-service item in original package

keep styrofoam containers inverted

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

label all seasonings

CRITICALFood Temperature
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods

hot potatoes left uncovered

CRITICALFood Temperature
*37 Food preparation

cook cooling pasta in sink with dirty dishes

CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only

combat roach gel in pantry

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

corrected

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

employee touched cooked mussels with bare hands

CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans

potatoes left in deep metal pot to cool center 117F after 30 minutes

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

cooked mussels adj raw beef on cutting board raw meat on prep table w/ cooked potatoes

SERIOUSOther
*10 Chlorine exposure time table

10 ppm must be 50 ppm

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

make table lettuce 50.3F carrots 48.3F cooked plantains 46.9F

FEB 15
2019
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label all

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

raw shrimp over cooked rte meat

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

bleach bottle was diluted O ppm fresh bottle used, corrected

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FEB 7
2019
FAILED
17 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

egg whites use by 1-16-19

SERIOUSOther
*10 Chlorine exposure time table

3 comp at 10 ppm need test strips on site to check

CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans

cool foods using approved method

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

to go bags are not for direct food contact use saran wrap or foil

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use

handwash in small storage blocked/removed

MINOROther
*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food

no disclosure on menu

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

date all foods

CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only

no raid or other household pesticides

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands between raw and RTE foods

cook went from cutting raw meat to handling rte without washing

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

cover food when not in use

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

thawed chicken 44 F

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ

preparing raw meat with rte food cooling below handling raw chicken on same surface as rte food

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration

thawing raw chicken at room temp

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

manager eating in bar area

CRITICALFood Temperature
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods

no cover at all underneath raw meat

JAN 8
2019
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil

server scraped dirty plates, rinsed hands in 3 comp without soap, then touched clean plates

MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

rte sauce under raw beef

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 No reuse of toxics container for food storage
MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORSanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

no chlorine test strips

CRITICALFood Temperature
*07 Parasite destruction, shall be frozen and stored at a temperature of -4øF or below for (7 days)

logs not maintained

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

label all

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

food over 7 days in coolers

JUN 7
2018
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

date mark all and date flan in cooler

MINOROther
*26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking

should be on the menu connected to food items

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw shrimp and fish over beets

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use

still needed in back room

CRITICALFood Temperature
*07 Parasite destruction, shall be frozen and stored at a temperature of -4øF or below for (7 days)

log is good but must show in/out dates

APR 4
2018
FAILED
20 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

not in stagnant water

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
MINORSanitation
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color

need nonporous tiles in dry storage rooms

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

not washing between glove changes

CRITICALFood Temperature
*07 Parasite destruction, shall be frozen and stored at a temperature of -4øF or below for (7 days)

no documentation for sea bass ceviche

MINOROther
*26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

at small bar fridge

MINOROther
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use

need another hw sink@freezer room

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

raw chicken over raw beef raw beef over fresh garlic

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

no household equip mini fridge Crockpot

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
SEP 14
2017
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

updated last invoice available is 3/13/17

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

need registered foodservice manager certificate on site at all times

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

Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction

sanitizer buckets not set during inspection

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

no handtowels at both handsinks

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

observed various wiping cloths sitting in counter

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

3 spoons sitting in handwashing station

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

store employees personal items in designated area

JAN 20
2017
FAILED
16 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW SHELL EGGS 53

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AND INSIDE OF COOLERS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

CAN OF RAID STORED ABOVE BANANAS

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

REPAIR HANDSINK

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

LABEL ALL FOOD IN COOLERS

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

DATE MARK FOODS IN COOLING UNITS

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS

MINOROther
*36 Dry wiping cloths shall be laundered........
CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

CANNOT STORE FOOD IN CANS

CRITICALSanitation
*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources

LINENS STORED UNDER CUTTING BOARD

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - allow convenient

TOWELS IN HANSINK

JAN 20
2017
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

SPONGE IN SINK

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

DEAD ROACH

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

WIPE DOWN GASKETS

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
OCT 25
2016
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- ingredients from ambient within 4 hours to 41øF
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINOROther
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
MINORSanitation
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.

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