Don Jorge's Cocina
1436 S Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75217 · 75217 · Restaurant
Passed all 14 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-11-27 Pass Routine 5
*35 Jewelry Prohibition
jewelry not allowed
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
broken gasket in ric
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets in coolers clean exterior ice machine
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
employees must wash hands before donning new gloves or changing task
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
rusty shelves in walk in freezer
2023-05-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
broken gaskets around cooler doors
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
expired
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine, clean can opener
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw hamburger patty above rte food in cooler
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, shelves, ovens
2022-11-08 Pass Routine 4
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
remove personal items (water bottles) from prep area
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
observed plates on floor
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide foodhandler cards
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, soda machine exterior, microwave, grills, drawers
2022-03-14 Pass Routine 5
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair leaking faucet on hand sink
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean dusty shelves, gaskets, shelves, soda machine
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
rusty shelves
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
cove base
2021-09-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
keep on site
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean dust around fan, shelves, ice machine, cooler
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
shopping bags
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken above seafood
2021-03-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
cove base
*42 Ventilation hood systems
vent a hood
*02 Machine vending--Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below) criteria
lettuce 60, chicken 59.3 degrees f
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
store utensils 6 inches off the floor
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
cooler 58 degrees f
2020-09-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace light shield
*42 Ventilation hood systems
clean vent a hood system
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
open personal drink
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label fos chemical spray bottle
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
hand sink
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food on floor
*39 Cutting surfaces.
cutting boards
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef stored above raw fish in reach in cooler
2020-02-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw eggs stored above vegetables and fruits in cooler
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
tongs stored next to trash can and tongs touched the trash can/bag
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding
reheat food up to 165 degrees f
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
do not use shopping bags as food storage bads
2019-09-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*09 Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY ICE MACHINE
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
2019-02-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 2
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
2018-08-02 Pass Routine 5
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
PINK SLIME/MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE OBSERVED ON INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
REPLACE NON COMMERCIAL GRADE EQUIPMENT WITH STAINLESS STEEL OR COMMERCIAL PLASTIC
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
SEASONING SHAKERS/ SQUIRT BOTTLES
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE CURRENT (EXP 3/18)
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage
STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY
2018-02-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
ICE SCOOP STORED ON FOUNTAIN DRINK STAND
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
SANITIZER BUCKET STORED ON PREP TABLE
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
2017-07-13 Pass Routine 7
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
label all containers in the reach in cooler with name of the product on the inside of the container.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
all scoops must have handles and handle must be in the upright position while in the foood.
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Provide hair restraints for employees in the kitchen.
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
provide expiration dates on all TCS and ready to eat foods.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Moist wiping clothes should be in sanitizer when not in use.
*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids
dumpster should be closed when not in use
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
all drinks stored on the prep tables. ( designate an area for
2017-01-13 Pass Routine 3
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
back door screen have gaps in the entry area
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.
need clean all areas more often
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