Dallas Taco's Pancho
2445 W Northwest Hwy #101, Dallas, TX 75220 · 75220 · Restaurant
Mostly clean — 9 of 12 passed, one prior failure
2023-10-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*31 No soap at handsink
BAR
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
TO ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
*47 Handwashing signage
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN DUSTY CEILING AIR VENTS AND TILES.
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DONNING GLOVES AFTER TOUCHING HER FACE.
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
NO HOME USE REFRIGERATOR ALLOWED.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE ALL FOOD WITH USE BY DATE CORRECTLY
2023-04-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
DO NOT STORE BEVERAGE BOTTLES SUBMERGED UNDER MELTED ICE WATER.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
BRISKET 122'F
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*19 One Inch Air Gap
KEEP DRAIN LINE OUTLET OF ICE MACHINE ONE INCH ABOVE THE FLOOR DRAIN.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN BAR ICE MACHINE
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*31 No soap at handsink
BAR HAND SINK
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' PURSE STORED BY FOOD PRODUCTS.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN DUSTY CEILING
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE UP TO 7 DAYS.
2022-10-31 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
*44 Waste Receptacles thoroughly cleaned
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
2022-04-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER.
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ICE MACHINES
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
HAM 47'F, PORK WITH VEG. SOUP 46'F, PORK 46'F, CHICKEN 46'F, BEEF STEAK 46'F FROM WALK IN COOLER.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO BACK DOOR.
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
REMOVE ALL STONE BOWLS AND USED CANS. THEY ARE NOT APPROVED FOOD CONTAINERS.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEMS IN BAR HAND SINK.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN HANDLES OF COOLERS' DOORS, DUSTY CEILING VENTS, STANDING WATER FROM KITCHEN FLOOR,
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
2021-10-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*10 Clean Surface Different Foods
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*34 Pest Control
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*47 Handwashing signage
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
2021-04-06 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 11
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN DUSTY AIR VENTS AND CEILING, VENT HOOD
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
FEW ITEMS ARE NOT DATED, PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL ITEMS ALL DATED WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
FINAL NOTICE! For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' ITEMS ON FOOD PREP. TABLE AND STORED ADJACENT TO FOOD / EQUIPMENT.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY. OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCTS NOT STORED IN TH
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
INSTALL A HAND SINK TO BAR AREA.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER.
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
DO NOT USE EMPTIED FOOD CANS AS FOOD CONTAINER.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST A SIGN " A copy of the most recent food establishment inspection report is available upon request."
2020-09-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER FOOD FROM WALK IN COOLER
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
EMPLOYEES' BELONGING.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent food establishment inspection report is available upon request
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE UP TO 7 DAYS.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
PORK 46'F, FAJITA 45'F BBQ 47'F,
2020-03-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING OR CHEWING GUM IN WAIT STATION AND KITCHEN
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*39 Equipment compartments, drainage
KEEP BEER COOLER SELF DRAINED AT ALL TIMES
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent food establishment inspection report is available upon request
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ICE MACHINES INTERIOR
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLES STORED BY FOOD AND EQUIPMENT
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
BACK PACK, PHONE, JACKETS
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
BEEF SOUP 47'F, HAM 47'F, BEEF 47'F, CORN 46'F
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NONE ON SITE. SEE LINK FROM EMAIL FOR DETAIL
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK
2019-09-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Missing a hot pan under the refrigerator
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
Cooked beans cooling for more than 6 hours at 55.0 degrees Munedo cooling for more than 6 hours at 47.5 degrees
2019-09-05 Fail Routine CRITICAL 14
FAILED: *45 Floors/walls/ceilings approved carpeting
Card board floor liners
FAILED: *01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
Pozole held at 46.04 degrees (7.8 degrees centigrade) while cooling for more than 6 hours
FAILED: *18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Sterno stored with utensils Soap stored with food in the store room
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Sliced ham stored on ice, not in ice at 55.2 degrees (12.9 centigrade) Chopped tomatoes held at 55.9 (13.3 degrees centigrade )
FAILED: *32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Used cans
FAILED: *38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
Tripe thawing in hot standing water
FAILED: *28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
FAILED: *31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Hand sink use for food thawing
FAILED: *10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Lack of a sanitizing solution
FAILED: *19 One Inch Air Gap
Ice maker missing an air gap Spray hose at the three compartment sink missing an air gap
FAILED: *05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding
Reheating barbacoa in the micwave to 132.08 degrees (55.6 degrees centigarde)
FAILED: *24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
FAILED: *29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe
FAILED: *42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Tub tub used to catch the condensate from the refrigerator Foil lined surfaces
2019-08-16 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 12
*45Horizontal utility lines/pipes can't sit on floor
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Shredded chicken held at 55.6 degrees
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*44 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Sewage
Hot pan on the refrigerator not working
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw chicken stored over bottled water
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Home style crock pot
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Tortillas stored on the floor
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Salsa held at 95.9 degrees in a home style crock pot
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
Asprin over foods Orange glo polish stored with food
2019-07-16 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 12
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*19 One Inch Air Gap
Missing air gaps on all ice makers
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Exterior door are not self closing
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
Pizole cooling without a quick cool method
*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
Tripe thawed in hot water
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
The wait area is in need of a hand sink
*18 Toxic items used according to law
Raid
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw bacon and cooked ham stored touching each other Raw shell eggs stored over raw meat Raw chicken stored over raw meat
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Foil lined shelves and tables
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