El Dorado Cafe
8310 C F Hawn Frwy #100, Dallas, TX 75217 · 75217 · Restaurant
Passed all 9 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-01-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
observed food debris inside microwave, no sanitizer on dishwashing machine (0ppm)
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
observed no labeling on spray bottle
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
properly date mark rte and tcs food
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
remove mop head from the handwashing sink
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
clean the can opener( food debris all around it)
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
observed gap on the back door, needs to seal it
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed drink on the table( inside kitchen)
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
no sanitizer on sanitizing buckets
*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
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
utensils must be kept facing down on shelves
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
needs to fix lights of venter hood
2023-03-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*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.
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Repair lights underneath the vent system.
*39 Cutting surfaces.
Repair worn cutting boards.
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Do not use togo bags as food containers. Replace damaged food containers(dry food product).
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
All food handlers must be trained in food safety.
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions
Clean and organize all storage areas(dry storage).
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean walls around mop sink.
*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure
Water pressure low at hand sink in the women's restroom/ Increase pressure.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
2022-11-18 Pass Routine 6
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
shredded cheese oven in bulk not date marked
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
less than 50ppm of Cl
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
hot water knob at hand sink is not turning off completely
*32 Damaged Equipment
Ice machine observed with a crack in the lid
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wiping cloths in bucket with solution
*06 Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages
2022-09-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Measured 0 ppm conc. at dishwasher
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leaking faucet at prep sink
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
31
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Provide paper towels to all handsinks
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
Repair faucet knob for cold water
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Invert coffee filters
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observe eggs at 57.6 F, cold holding of food must 41 F or lower
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*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
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean floors and cooler vents
2021-12-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
VISIBLE GAP AT THE BACK DOOR TO THE ESTABLISHMENT
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OPEN COFFEE MUG RESTING ON A KITCHEN HAND SINK
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
RAW EGGS ABOVE COOKED FOODS ( WALK IN COOLER )
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
EXPIRED SALSA PACKAGES
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DUSTY FAN COVERS (WALK IN COOLER )
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
DUSTY INTAKE VENT
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
EXCESS MOISTURE ( REACH IN COOLER )
2021-06-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE ( CORRECTED ON SITE )
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure
RESTORE COLD WATER TO THE FRONT HAND SINK
*35 Hair Restraints effective
TWO KITCHEN WORKERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ( VENT HOOD )
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPLACE CEILING TILE THAT IS DISPLACED
2020-12-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
OBSERVED COOK TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
*35 Hair Restraints effective
KITCHEN WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
NO LIGHTING PROVIDED UNDER THE VENT HOOD
2020-06-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CUT TOMATOES: 64.6 F
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
TWO UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
RESTORE COLD WATER TO THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
PROVIDE LIQUID WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE FOR THE RESTAURANT
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL KITCHEN STAFF
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
SEVERAL COOKED FOOD ITEMS BEYOND USE BY DATE
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
RESTORE LIGHTING TO THE VENT HOOD
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN THE TOILET SEAT ( UNDERNEATH AND TOP )
2020-01-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPAIR ( RESTORE LIGHING TO THE VENT HOOD )
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET BOWLS ( UNDERNEATH THE TOILET SEATS ) ( RESTROOMS )
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR ALL HAND SINKS MISSING THEM
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
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