SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

EL DORADO CAFE.

BEAT. 39/100

8310 C F HAWN FRWY #100 · PLEASANT GROVE, DALLAS

Last inspected January 24, 2024 · passed

10 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
9 passed
VIOLATIONS
67
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jan 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 24
2024
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

observed food debris inside microwave, no sanitizer on dishwashing machine (0ppm)

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

observed no labeling on spray bottle

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

properly date mark rte and tcs food

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

remove mop head from the handwashing sink

MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

clean the can opener( food debris all around it)

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

observed gap on the back door, needs to seal it

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

observed drink on the table( inside kitchen)

MINORSanitation
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

no sanitizer on sanitizing buckets

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

food boxes inside wic and wif must be 6 inch above off the floor

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

utensils must be kept facing down on shelves

MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

needs to fix lights of venter hood

MAR 19
2023
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*06 Time as PHC: Cooked and served, within 4 hours, exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded 4 hours

Use time as a public health control(hash browns)-hash browns observed at room temperature.

MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

Repair lights underneath the vent system.

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

Repair worn cutting boards.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Do not use togo bags as food containers. Replace damaged food containers(dry food product).

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

All food handlers must be trained in food safety.

MINORSanitation
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions

Clean and organize all storage areas(dry storage).

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean walls around mop sink.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure

Water pressure low at hand sink in the women's restroom/ Increase pressure.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NOV 18
2022
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

shredded cheese oven in bulk not date marked

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction

less than 50ppm of Cl

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

hot water knob at hand sink is not turning off completely

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Ice machine observed with a crack in the lid

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wiping cloths in bucket with solution

SERIOUSOther
*06 Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages
SEP 6
2022
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

Measured 0 ppm conc. at dishwasher

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair leaking faucet at prep sink

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

31

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Provide paper towels to all handsinks

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Repair faucet knob for cold water

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Invert coffee filters

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observe eggs at 57.6 F, cold holding of food must 41 F or lower

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Observed food on floor in WIC, food must be 6 inches off the ground

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean floors and cooler vents

DEC 16
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

VISIBLE GAP AT THE BACK DOOR TO THE ESTABLISHMENT

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

OPEN COFFEE MUG RESTING ON A KITCHEN HAND SINK

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

RAW EGGS ABOVE COOKED FOODS ( WALK IN COOLER )

MINOROther
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

EXPIRED SALSA PACKAGES

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DUSTY FAN COVERS (WALK IN COOLER )

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

DUSTY INTAKE VENT

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

EXCESS MOISTURE ( REACH IN COOLER )

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JUN 28
2021
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE ( CORRECTED ON SITE )

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure

RESTORE COLD WATER TO THE FRONT HAND SINK

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

TWO KITCHEN WORKERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ( VENT HOOD )

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPLACE CEILING TILE THAT IS DISPLACED

DEC 9
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

OBSERVED COOK TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

KITCHEN WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

NO LIGHTING PROVIDED UNDER THE VENT HOOD

JUN 15
2020
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

CUT TOMATOES: 64.6 F

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

TWO UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

RESTORE COLD WATER TO THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

PROVIDE LIQUID WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE FOR THE RESTAURANT

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL KITCHEN STAFF

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

SEVERAL COOKED FOOD ITEMS BEYOND USE BY DATE

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

RESTORE LIGHTING TO THE VENT HOOD

MINORSanitation
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

CLEAN THE TOILET SEAT ( UNDERNEATH AND TOP )

JAN 14
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPAIR ( RESTORE LIGHING TO THE VENT HOOD )

MINORSanitation
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET BOWLS ( UNDERNEATH THE TOILET SEATS ) ( RESTROOMS )

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR ALL HAND SINKS MISSING THEM

MINOROther
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text

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