MAR 16
2023
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
✕
DESPERADOS.
BEAT. 21/100
4818 GREENVILLE AVE · LOWER GREENVILLE, DALLAS
Last inspected March 16, 2023 · passed
32 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
10 passed
VIOLATIONS
98
includes 32 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Oct 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed shredded cheese stored at 50 Degrees F in RIC.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty ice machine.
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Must datemark prepared foods for no more than 7 days. (Name, prep date, use-by date)
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Close all gaps at outer openings and at ceiling and walls.
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
Label and store all sanitizer buckets correctly.
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Observed dirty fan covers in WIC.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed damaged RIC handles.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Observed dirty floors, walls, and ceiling in kitchen.
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
Store all personal items in appropriate place.
JUN 242021PASSED15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2021
PASSED
15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SOILED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON EQUIPMENT
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
S. BUCKETS IMPROPERLY STORE UNDER THE HAND SINK
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
RESEAL AROUND BACK DOORS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
NO DATE MARKING ON PREP FOODS
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
CROSS CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGEMENT RAW MEAT STORED WITH RTE FOOD
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR FLOORS (( WATER POOLING ON FLOORS)
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION FROM FLIES
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
LACK OF HAND WASHING
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SALAS 57.7, S. TOM 47.7, S. CREAM 57.1, & GUACAMOLE 55.5
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
LABEL ALL TOXICS S. BOTTLES
*32 Can openers-cleanability
CLEAN CAN OPENER
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
INFESTATION OF FLIES
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINKS STORED ON PREP COUNTER
JAN 172020PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 17
2020
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN RIC(S)
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOOD ITEMS
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
DISCONTINUE ICE BATH AS COLD HOLD
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
PICO DE GALLO 45.8, CUCUMBER 62.6, D. TOMATOES 46.8, GUACAMOLE 51.40f
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN FAN VENT COVERS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
JAN 32020PASSED17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 3
2020
PASSED
17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
pico de gallo 53.3F, VEGGIES 53.5, LETTUCE 51.4, DICE TOMATOES 51.4, S. CHEESE 54.7, GUACAMOLE 49.9f
*35 Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR KITCHEN STAFF
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENINGS ( BACK DOOR )
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
*39 Cutting surfaces.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
*19 One Inch Air Gap
PROVIDE ONE INCH AIR GAP
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL RIC(S)
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR WALLS & FLOORS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
HAND SINK USED TO PREP LETTUCE
*21 PIC ensures employees are properly sanitizing equi
LACK OF KNOWLEDGE ON SANITIZING PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
SHIELDS LIGHTS IN RIC
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
OBSERVED TOXICS STORED ABOVE FOOD AT THE BAR (WARNING)
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN WALLS REMOVE DUST FROM CEILINGS IN PREPARE AREA
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
JUN 202019PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 20
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
plate with avocados sitting on lettuce lime container sitting on cabbage
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees f or below
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN: Algae in the ice machine can opener blade
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean dust on walls ceiling and equipment. general cleaning
show all 10 inspections →
NOV 212018PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 21
2018
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace light bulbs or repair light
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean ice scoop holder Clean soda gun Clean algae/mildew from ice machine Clean meat slicer
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
chili co queso next to eggs
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label bulk goods
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
clean dust on the walls and ceilings clean shelves clean splash ans build up on walls and equipment
*34 Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are solid and tight-fitting
need weather stripping keep back door closed
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food must be 6" off of floor
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
sanitation buckets must be off the floor
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
fix leak on prep sink in the back
MAY 112018PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 11
2018
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
ice scoop handle touching ice, and in salt & pepper
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
weather stripping needs to be replaced on back door. there should not be light showing
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
chemical bottle holding open ice machine
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
sanitation cloths wipes must be solution when not in use
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef next to chicken
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean floor in walk in cooler, dust on ceilings, vents, and walls, and exterior of microwave
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean can opener blade Clean microwave
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Need a second covered trash can receptacle in the women’s restroom for woman waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
fix leak on dump sink and 3 comp sink
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
not on site
NOV 102017PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 10
2017
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
GUACAMOLE 51, SHREDDED CHEESE 4
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*32 Damaged Equipment
LEAKING MARGARITA MACHINE
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
DO NOT STORE WIPING CLOTHING UNDER CUTTING BOARDS
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
APR 282017PASSED8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 28
2017
PASSED
8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Damaged Equipment
repair cooler gaskets
*37 Beverage tubing and cold-plate beverage cooling
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
salsa 140 in cooler
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
guac 62 F cheese 58 F WIC flautas 47 F
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
cutting rte strawberries w/ bare hands
OCT 242016PASSED11 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 24
2016
PASSED
11 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
beans 82 F, made 10 am discarded Cool in shallow pans in ice bath
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
water on floor
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
in every cooler
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
keep bottles out of ice for drinks corrected
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
chicken flautas 54 F and 55.5 F all law boys holding around 50F reach in in back: beans 52 F
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
servers
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
next to clean dishes
*45 Floor contruction requirements
Data sourced from City of Dallas Code Compliance. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Dallas considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →