El Bolero
1201 Oak Lawn Ave #160, Dallas, TX 75207 · 75207 · Restaurant
Mostly clean — 14 of 15 passed, one prior failure
2023-12-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*32 Damaged Equipment
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair small leak at 3 com sink provide sink stopper for 3 com sink remove all unnecessary items from inside mop sink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe
provide a food service thermometer to check food temperatures
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
heavy build up seen underneath vent a hood
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
grease trap must be serviced every 90 days
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
store clean utensils
*47 Other Violations
provide current pest control report
*31 Individual, disposable towels
no paper towels
*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food
post a consumer advisory undercooked meat
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food must be stored 6 inches off the floor
2023-03-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*19 One Inch Air Gap
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
2022-10-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
mustroom 10/7
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Observed raw chicken store next to raw beef
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Keep towel in sanitizer bucket between use
*34 Pest Control
Observed flies in prep area
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
No towel allow to wrap any food (tortilla)
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
Observed bare hand contact with the taco
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
No towel allow under the cutting board
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
rice 120'f
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed bucket in the hand sink
2022-02-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken store next to juice and raw meat
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
sanitizer bucket : 0 ppm chlorine
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed containers in the hand sink
*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.
Issued 1 citation for no hot water, Must have hot water within 24hrs
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Provide date marking for all foods in the wic
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
with tortilla
2021-08-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
No towel allow under the cutting board, food container
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide quat test strip
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
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*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
observed expired qunino 8/18 marination 8/3 Ponlsnr 8-15
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken above meat
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
electric wire block the handsink
*32 Can openers-cleanability
provide cleaning for the can opener
2021-03-01 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
beef: 72'f, chicken 'f
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
Pozole expired 2/19, 2/26
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken and corn store together tomato store next to raw eggs
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
no bowl allow to use as a scoop
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
no towel allow under the cutting board
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
0 ppm chlorine
2020-09-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
lettuce 9/18, onion 9/26
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw eggs store next to produce
*18 Prevent contamination from pesticides
observed flies catcher above oil box and to go cups
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
potato
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed scoops in the hand sink
2020-02-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw seafood store next to cabbage
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
0 ppm quat
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
keep all food containers above floor 6 ins
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
no towel allow under the cutting board
2019-08-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
2019-02-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
*19 Backflow Prevention. The plumbing system shall preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas cont
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
2018-08-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Reach in coolers missing easily readable thermometer. Back masa/tortilla reach in cooler has thermometer mounted on exhaust of condenser. This does not accurately represent the overall temperature
*31 No soap at handsink
Hand wash sinks in bar area lacking soap.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Deflector of ice machine infected with pink biofilm. Commercial dicer shows left on food debris. Cooling racks show food debris remaining on surfaces. Can opener shows buildup of food debris on
*47 Health permit posted
Food Products Establishment Permit issued by the City of Dallas not on display at time of inspection. Corrected on site.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Sauce on production line at 118.4°F If reheated from a cooled state, please cook to 165°F before placing into hot hold. If production area is not active, please consider covering foods when not
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Trash can in women's restroom should have a cover.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Buildup of dust on return air of air conditioning system.
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe
Glassware stored on cloth towels at waiter's beverage station and at bar. Cloth material is prohibited from being in contact with potential lip contact surfaces. Rust apparent on cooling racks in
2018-02-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
Can opener blade with food particles. Must be washed and sanitized.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Small leak on 3CS faucet. Must be fixed.
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
No SOP for bodily spills clean up. Must provid SOP.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
HW blocked and used to store a bucket. HW must be used for Handwash only.
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
Squeeze bottles not labeled. Must be labeled.
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Lights on hood not working (2 light bulbs). Must be replaced.
2017-08-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
CUP IN HAND SINK
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
2017-02-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER SOUP IN WALK IN COOLER
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
DO NOT STORE ICE SCOOP IN HAND SINK
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
2017-02-14 Fail Routine CRITICAL 17
FAILED: *45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
FAILED: *29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Chlorine test strips not available
FAILED: *44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
trahcan for hand sink
FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site
FAILED: *35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
evidence of drining
FAILED: *19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Handsink in bar area
FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
FAILED: *39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
dishwasher in bar area. Broken side oanel
FAILED: *22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
FAILED: *10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Concentration too weak in dishwasher in bar area
FAILED: *28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Watermelon cut in WIC
FAILED: *47 Handwashing signage
FAILED: *03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
FAILED: *31 No soap at handsink
Handsink in bar area
FAILED: *46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
FAILED: *18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
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