FEB 28
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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EL FENIX.
YOUR CALL. 53/100
255 CASA LINDA PLAZA · CASA LINDA, DALLAS
Last inspected February 28, 2024 · passed
17 of 17 inspections passed. 35 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
17 passed
VIOLATIONS
120
includes 35 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
properly date mark items (chorizo 2-15 to 2-18 observed), put new date stickers when new product is used
*32 Smooth Contact Surfaces
cutting boards need to be replaced/ resurfaced- no longer smooth
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
store utensils in clean locations (no tongs on oven handles dirty counter tops..)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean inside RIC (cookline), clean out dipper wells (debris inside)
JAN 252024PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 25
2024
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
cutting boards not clean to sight and touch, can opener tip is dirty/ rusty (not clean to sight and touch), clean fountains with utensils inside (debris observed- not clean sight and touch)
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label all chemicals with common name
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
can not store raw meat above RTE foods (observed raw meat over ice cream), observed raw chicken stored next to hamburger buns
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
hand sink at bar leaking from pipes, missing pipe under sink (kitchen), drain pipe needs to be moved closer to drain (cook line)
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
lack of date markings on open items in RIC/ WIC
*31 Individual, disposable towels
hand sink at bar no paper towels
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
gap observed under back door (not tight-fitting)
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Ice build up inside RIF/ dirty inside
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
knife stored between sink and counter top
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label bulk food containers with common name
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
need light shields by dish machine area
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean outside of equipment (kitchen/ cook line),
JAN 232023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DUSTY CEILING AREA IN KITCEN
*47 Other Violations
NO POST TO LET CUSTOMER ASK FOR MUST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT
JUL 252022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 25
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
food store under surface with build up
*35 Hair Restraints effective
employee
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
repair broken floor and missing wall tiles
JAN 262022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 26
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
*31 Individual, disposable towels
NO TOWEL AT HAND SINK
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
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AUG 162021PASSED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2021
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACE
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Utensil STORE ON DIRTY SIRFACE
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
NO THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLD
MAR 182021PASSED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2021
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*27 Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment
*27 Bed and Breakfast Hot and Cold Holding, Equipment capacity
WIC NOT KEEPING FOR COOL-TEMP WORK IN >41 F.
*46 Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility
TOILET FLOOR DIRTY
SEP 12020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 1
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area
RFSM NEVER BEEN DISPLAYED
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
NO SANITIZER IN DISHWASHER
APR 262020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 26
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
*19 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems
LEAKS ON PIPE IN THREE COMPARTMENT
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACES
DEC 262019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 26
2019
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*31 Individual, disposable towels
NO HAND TOWEL AT HAND SINK
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACE
*35 Outer Clothing, Clean Condition
EMPLOYEES SHOULD MAINTAIN APRON
*14 Gloves single use
EDUCATE EMPLOYEE'S ON GLOVE CHANGING POLICY, THEY SHOULD ALWAY CHANGE GLOVE WHEN TASK CHANGES.
JUN 252019PASSED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 25
2019
PASSED
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Raw chicken at 43.2F. walk in cooler containing protein at 45.6F. RFSM has called tech, will arrive in a hour.
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
walk in cooler containing protein at 45.6F. RFSM has called tech, will arrive in a hour. Use ice to lower temperature while waiting for tech, if tech does not fix please call for further suggestions.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
RFSM could not produce chlorine test strips for ware wash. provide test strip to make sure ware washing is dispensing sanitizer solution.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
broken flour tiles in kitchen and missing wall base in storage room located next to ware washing machine.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
areas in kitchen have pooling of water. reduce water pooling.
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded
thermometer in walk in cooler reading 30F. actual temperature is 45.6F. Repair or replace thermometer.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean walls of dust.
AUG 172018PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 17
2018
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
FLOORS
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed
PROVIDE AT HOSE ATTACHED UNDER HAND SINK
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EMPLOYEE DRINKS ON PREP TABLES
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SOUR CREAM 54.3°F, DICED TOMATOES 50.0°F - COS VOLUNTARY DISCARD PER MANAGER
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
LADLE FOR QUESO - COS
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
OWNER LISTED ON TAX ID (FIREBIRD GRAPEVINE INC.) DOES NOT MATCH OWNER LISTED ON CITY HEALTH PERMIT (EL FENIX CORP). PROVIDE COPIES OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO PROVE NO CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR APPLY
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS IN PREP SINK
JUL 32018PASSED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 3
2018
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
OWNER LISTED ON TAX ID (EL FENIX - CASA LINDA INC) AND (FIREBIRD GRAPEVINE, INC.) DOES NOT MATCH OWNER LISTED ON CITY HEALTH PERMIT (EL FENIX CORP). PROVIDE COPIES OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO PROV
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER BOXES OF RAW BEEF
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS BEFORE DONNING NEW GLOVES
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
FLOORS
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
EMPLOYEE HANDLED LEMON WITH BARE HANDS TO PLACE IN DRINK
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
FISH IN PREP SINK
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
CLOTHES UNDER CUTTING BOARD
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
DISHWASHER NOT SANITIZING
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTHES UNDER PREP TABLE AND EMPLOYEE APRON
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
TOMATO SAUCE 67.7°F COOLER READY 57°F
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
DRINKING CUP IN HAND SINK
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
PIPE OPENING IN FLOOR NOT DRAINING
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
LIGHT COVER ON VENT HOOD
MAY 302018PASSED12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 30
2018
PASSED
12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
MILK LACKED DATE MARK. BEST BY 5/27/18
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
OWNER LISTED ON TAX ID (EL FENIX - CASA LINDA INC / FIREBIRD GRAPEVINE, INC.) DOES NOT MATCH OWNER LISTED ON CITY HEALTH PERMIT (EL FENIX CORP.). PROVIDE COPIES OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO PROVE N
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW FISH 56.2°F, BEEF 46°F, DICED TOMATOES 45.2°F, SOUR CREAM 53.9°F
*47 Handwashing signage
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
HALF OF LID MISSING FOR RICE AND BEAN CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
SANITIZER BUCKETS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
FREEZER BOTTOM SHELF, AIR VENTS
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
SANITIZER BUCKET WITH TORTILLAS
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
EMPLOYEE HANDLING COOKED BEEF WITH BARE HANDS
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
BAG OF JACK IN THE BOX ON THE PREP LINE
NOV 152017PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2017
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Other Violations
OWNER LISTED ON TAX ID (FIREBIRD GRAPVINE INC) DOES NOT MATCH OWNER LISTED ON CITY HEALTH PERMIT (EL FENIX CORP). PROVIDE COPIES OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO PROVE NO CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR APPLY F
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
Floors
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
fans
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
shrimp 65.5°F, tilapia 58°F, tartar sauce 58.8°F, diced tomatoes 51.3°F, sour cream 50.1°F
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
employee restroom
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
ice scoop
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
dicers
*31 Individual, disposable towels
in employee restrooms
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
employee failed to wash hands and change after picking marker up marker off the floor
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
chicken 128.7°F
JUL 282017PASSED16 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2017
PASSED
16 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide covered trash can in ladies' restroom
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Certify Staff
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
hand sink used for other purposes
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing signs
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks stored on equipment and provide lockers
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Discontinue ice bed / ice bath -improper methods
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label bulk containers
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Close all outer openings
*40 Store single-service item in original package
Improperly storage single served
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
Flies
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean drains and floor
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
hand sink hot water at 110F within 20 seconds
*18 Toxic items used according to law
unapproved pest control used in establishment
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
s. cheese 51.5, c. tomatoes 79.2, s. cream 47.1F and Lettuce 58.2F
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean
FEB 12017PASSED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 1
2017
PASSED
14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RIC 48F, Sauces/ WIC 48.0F, Enchiladas 46.0F and Sauces RIC 48.0F
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
cross contamination by arrangement
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
bare hand contact on cut Avocados
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
toxics stored with food items/ unapproved pest control
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on during during preparation/ inspections
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
closed all outer opening in walls and ceilings
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks stored in prep area/ equipment
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cross contamination by covering
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
all non-original food containers
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors and walls
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*31 No soap at handsink
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