Dallas
BEAT

Don Taco

2450 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Dallas, TX 75211 · 75211 · Restaurant

Mostly clean — 11 of 13 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
13
11 passed
Last Inspected
2023-11-20
Pass Rate
85%
1 failure
Score
18/100
BEAT
11 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-11-20
Failed 1 inspection (2018)
69 sanitation violations found across 13 inspections
15 food storage & handling violations found across 8 inspections
Sanitation critical 69×
Food Storage & Handling critical 15×
Food Temperature critical 11×
Documentation & Training minor
Other critical
Pest Activity critical
Facility Condition minor
Employee Hygiene minor
Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety serious
2023-11-20 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
critical Sanitation

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

sliced tomato at 46.1f, guac at 44.9F, repair cold hold equipment and dispose of food after 4 hours.

critical Sanitation

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

rawfish stored above containers of lettuce; chorizo stores above salsa containers; and raw beef store above raw fish. arrange properly

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean inside of ice machine, clean nozzles of coke dispensers

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

date mark foods after 24 hours (container of garlic/oil)

minor Other

*31 No soap at handsink

provide soap at hand sink

critical Food Temperature

*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded

repair or add thermometer of prep RIC

critical Other

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

cover foods in wic and wif

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

repair pre ric

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves of WIC, clean ceiling of WIC

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

clean vents

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

repair faucet of hand sink, no water dispensing

2023-04-26 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

OBSERVED GRIME INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.

critical Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVES THAT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS, STORE UTENSILS ON CLEAN SURFACE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

OBSERVED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER PAST DATE MARKS, DISPOSE OF FOOD. FOOD IS ONLY SAFE FOR MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS.

critical Other

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

OBSERVED CONTAINER OF SHRIMP LEFT UNCOVERED IN WALK IN COOLER.

critical Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

OBSERVED GRIME ON GASKETS OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT, GRIME ON WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, CLEAN.

minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

REGISTER FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH CITY OF DALLAS AND THEN POST.

2022-11-23 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
critical Sanitation

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

OBSERVED GUAC AT 47.1f, SLICED TOMATO AT 47.3f, MOVE FOOD TO WORKING COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT.

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

critical Pest Activity

*18 Restricted use pesticides

OBSERVED HOT SHOT HOME PESTICIDE IN STORAGE ROOM, REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM NOT ONSITE.

critical Food Temperature

*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded

DISCARD THERMOMETER IN PREP RIC.

critical Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

OBSERVED POOLING OF WATER, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITION.

critical Sanitation

*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

OBSERVED FOOD STORED BELOW SOILED WIRE SHELVES, COVER FOOD AND CLEAN SHELVES

minor Sanitation

*39 Store clean utensils in a self-draining position

STORE UTENSILS IN SELF DRAINING POSITION.

minor Sanitation

*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed

SINGLE SERVICE PLATED STORED ON SOILED WIRE SHELVES, CLEAN SHELVES AND STORE PLATES ON CLEAN SPACE.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN FLOORS AND CLEAN WIRE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.

2022-04-26 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

register food service manager certificate with city of dallas and post.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

grime observed on fan of front reach in cooler, grime on wire storage shelves, grime build up on surfaces of equipment, observed grime build up underneath stainless steel storage shelves.

critical Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

observed large pots stored upright and uncovered, store inverted or covered to reduce contamination

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

heavy grime build up inside of ice machine. melt ice and clean and sanitize inside of ice machine.

critical Sanitation

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

observed pooling of water and food debris in kitchen, clean.

critical Sanitation

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

observed food in walk in cooler left uncovered and underneath soiled wire storage shelves, cover to prevent contamination.

serious Other

*18 Medicines stored in leakproof container

observed personal medicine stored above working food contact area.

minor Sanitation

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

observed grease build up on vent hood, clean.

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

observed aluminum foil being used as liner on stainless steel shelves located above working food contact surfaces. use material that is not easily damaged.

critical Pest Activity

*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

no pest control records onsite.

2021-10-19 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

register food service manager certificate with City of Dallas

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine sanitizer observed at 0 PPM change every 2-4 hours.

minor Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

grime build up on floors of walk in cooler and freezer.

minor Sanitation

*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

observed small traces of grime inside of ice machine, clean and sanitize. did not observed water dripping from grime.

critical Pest Activity

*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

observed dead flies on trap, observed trap stored above food contact table, remove from area.

critical Sanitation

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

observed eggs stored above produce in walk in cooler and raw breaded chicken stored above RTE food in walk in cooler. arrange properly to prevent cross contamination

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

observed damaged floor tile in walk in cooler, repair.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

container with red spice not labeled, once food has been removed from original container labeled new container with name of food.

critical Sanitation

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

guac at 49.7F, sliced tomato 48.9F, sliced ham at 44.4F. Prep ric not maintaining cold hold temperatures, repair and place food in working equipment.

2021-04-16 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

sausage observed at 47.9F and sliced ham at 46.1F. place in working mechanical refrigerator to quickly bring down temperature of food in RIC.

critical Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

reach in cooler not able to maintain cold hold temperatures, adjust or repair.

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

observed water dripping from grime on ceiling of ice machine, clean and sanitize. turn off ice machine and let ice melt and drain.

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

observed chipped squeeze bottle, replace.

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

observed wet cloth on food contact surface, place in sanitizer bucket when not in use.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

observed large pots with food on floor of walk in cooler, store 6" off floor.

critical Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

provide thermometer in walk in freezer.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

grime build up on equipment doors and handles, clean. dust build up on walk in cooler fan, clean.

critical Sanitation

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

observed raw bacon stored above cooked shrimp, tortillas and sauce. arrange properly to prevent cross contamination.

minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

register and post RFSM.

2020-10-13 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

heavy amounts of black substance observed on the ceiling of ice machine, dispose of ice; CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.

critical Sanitation

*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

provide trash cans for each hand wash station.

critical Food Temperature

*39 Loosely cover cooling foods

container of cooling rice left uncovered, cover.

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

missing hand wash sign at multiple hand sinks

minor Other

*31 No soap at handsink

no available soap in mens restroom hand sink, provide.

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

dust observed on fans of walk in cooler, soiled floor in walk in cooler, CLEAN.

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

spray bottle with pink toxic chemical not labled. label.

minor Employee Hygiene

*37 Dispensing equip. no contact w/ lip-contact surfac

lip of single service cups are in a position where employee will touch. rotate cups.

2020-04-08 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
serious Sanitation

*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria

employee washing and rinsing pots and pans, must sanitize after rinsing.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

walk in cooler fan has collected heavy amounts of dust, clean.

minor Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ice scoop touching ice. keep upright.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

employees drinking in kitchen.

critical Other

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

two containers of fajitia meat, two containers of fish left uncovered in walk in freezer.

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not onsite.

2019-10-15 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

puddle of water on corner floor area next to 3 comp sink. mop.

minor Sanitation

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

opened water bottles in kitchen and cups with personal drinks on working food contact surface.

critical Sanitation

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

raw chicken breast over raw marinated steak meat. arrange properly to avoid contamination.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

fans covered with dust inside of walk in cooler.

critical Food Temperature

*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded

walk in cooler thermometer reading 25F, actual temperature is 33.5F. Replace.

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light no functional in walk in freezer.

minor Other

*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

3 containers of beans and cheese use by date of 09-14-19 has expired, dispose of food.

serious Sanitation

*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se

employee rinsing knife in hand sink and not sanitizing.

minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Register RFSM at Consumer Health Office.

2019-04-30 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
critical Sanitation

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

raw chicken above pico de gallo. arrange properly before contamination occurs.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

produce on floor and salsa container on floor.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

label flour container and label squeeze bottles.

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

chlorine spray bottle is not labeled. label toxic spray bottle

critical Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

salsa blender blade next to toxic chemicals, place in safe and dry area that avoids potential contamination

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floors of electrical room, clean floors of dry storage room.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

date mark tres leche cakes.

minor Sanitation

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

opened water bottle above working food contact surface.

critical Food Temperature

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

steam bath not filled with water. fajita 110F at and egg and potato at 117F. Food was reheated to temperature.

minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Need sign that is visible to customers to state: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels and hand sinks. Provide soap at hand sink located next to ice machine.

2018-10-18 Pass Routine
3
serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Chlorine sanitizer at 0 PPM change evry 2-4 hours.

minor Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Handle touching flour and sugar.

minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Need sign that is visible to customers to state: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

2018-09-24 Fail Routine
CRITICAL 18
minor Employee Hygiene

FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not onsite. 2nd and final warning citation will be issued to PIC of violation reoccurs.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Peaches on floor. Boxes of food in walk in freezer

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Need sign stating: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. 2nd and final warning citation will be issued to PIC of violation reoccurs.

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean floors and underneath grills and fryer.

minor Facility Condition

FAILED: *34 Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are solid and tight-fitting

Back door opened to non tight fitting exterior door. Back door should remain closed.

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Clean pots and pans on floor.

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *33 Sink used to wash cloths/produce or thaw food

Residue in 3 comp sink. 2nd and final warning citation will be issued to PIC of violation reoccurs.

critical Sanitation

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

raw pork next to cooked barbaqou

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

pots in hand sink. 2nd and final warning citation will be issued to PIC of violation reoccurs.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label large white containers of spices and flour.

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

food in stand up reach in cooler at above cold hold temperatures. Food thrown away. Salsa at 44.6F, breaded meat at 45.3 F, Chorizo at 55.0F

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Stand up reach in cooler is not cooling to capacity.

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Bottle water on food contact surfaces.

serious Sanitation

FAILED: *10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos

Pots and pans are not being sanitized after rinsing. 2nd and final warning citation will be issued to PIC of violation reoccurs.

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Thermometer in stand up reach in cooler is not working. repair or replace.

minor Documentation & Training

FAILED: *22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Employee food handler cards not accessible.

serious Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

rubbing alcohol on top of ice machine.

minor Food Temperature

FAILED: *38 Thawing. under running water criteria

Pork butt in 3 comp sink but no running water.

2018-08-24 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 14
minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site. 1st Warning.

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Pots in hand wash station.

minor Sanitation

*33 Sink used to wash cloths/produce or thaw food

2 sections of 3 compartment sink being used to thaw food. leftover vegetables still seen in sink. Clean and sanitize before and after thawing.

minor Sanitation

*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

Pots and pans on floor.

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Pink slime like substance in ice bin. Remove ice, clean and sanitize area.

serious Chemical Safety

*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed

Household poison in kitchen. remove poison from kitchen. 1st warning.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Foods in walk in cooler are missing date marks. Continue working on date mark procedures.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Produce containers on floor in walk in cooler.

critical Sanitation

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

Eggs above produce in walk in cooler.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label food containers in storage room.

minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Need a sign stating: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. EL INFORME MÁS RECIENTE DE SALUD ESTÁ DISPONIBLE A PEDIDO.

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean floors and underneath/behind stove.

critical Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

No visible thermometer in walk in cooler.

critical Pest Activity

*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep

Fly trap over food prep area, move ASAP. Also no pest control records on site.

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