DEC 11
2019
PASSED
5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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EL FENIX.
BEAT. 40/100
120 E COLORADO BLVD · OAK CLIFF, DALLAS
Last inspected December 11, 2019 · passed
24 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
7 passed
VIOLATIONS
68
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Apr 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
walls with holes at back prep area must be closed all holes to avoid pest harboring
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floors behind equipment and floors in general dirty with soils, grease spills, litter, food debris must be clean to avoid cross contamination floors in general , ceilings and walls with spills, dr
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
a/c vents in different areas dirty with soils, dust and grease residues must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
all equipment in all areas dirty with food debris soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
missing current FRSM certificate must be have FSM registered with the city
JUN 172019PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2019
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
observed flies in the rice and beef containers
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
observed sanitizer bucket store next to food and utensils
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap cleaning every 3 months
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for all food containers, wic, prep area, all coolers and deep fried area
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
register rfsm with city of dallas
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide date marking for all food containers
*34 Pest Control
observed flies in prep area
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
provide cover for all food containers
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
provide cleaning for the the floor, wall at prep and deep fired, air filter vents
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
fix/seal all broken tiles on the floor and wall
DEC 262018PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 26
2018
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
meat expired at 11/26
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
provide lid/cover for all food containers remove all bottle containers that put directly on ices
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
bell pepper
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
broken plumping need to be fixed asap
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
cheese
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
no eating allow in prep area
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
no towel allow under the cutting board
*45 Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable
replace the broken tiles on the ceiling
JUN 132018PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2018
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Table supported by stainless steel containers. Compartment door to ice maker not in place. Corrected on site.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
One light bulb not functioning under main production line vent hood. Two lights bulbs not functioning under vent hoods in food preparation area.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Mop cloths observed on working counter. When not in employee's hand mop cloths should be stored in sanitizing solution.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw shell eggs stored over other ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.
*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance
If time is used as a control please provide written procedures.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Reach in coolers not maintaining proper temperature of product. Three different coolers not properly functioning. Walk in cooler not cold enough. Pico de gallo 60.4°F Diced tomato 61.4°F, 61.0°F
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Please provide a sign of placard notifying customers that latest health inspection report is available upon request. Corrected on site.
*44 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Sewage
Standing water in North East corner of kitchen.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Floors dirty. Utensil container has food debris on interior compartment (no utensils stored in this compartment). Mechanism around blade of can opener shows buildup of food debris.
*10 Equipment and Utensils Sanitization
Toilet bowl plunger observed in dish pit area. Toilet bowl plungers are designed and intended for one purpose. If drain lines become clogged, please use a plumber's snake to clear the line.
NOV 282017PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 28
2017
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Thermometers missing from multiple reach in coolers.
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Multiple shelving in kitchen rusting, pitted, and worn.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Reach in cooler not maintaining temperature. Thermometer showed >65°F Sour Cream 63.2°F Pico De Gallo 56.2°F In separate reach in cooler cut tomatoes 47.2°F Shredded Cabbage 53.6°F
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Sanitizer bucket tested at less than 100ppm Quaternary Ammonium Sanitizer out of dispenser tested less than 100ppm Q.A. Please use packets of sanitizer from bar area until dispenser works properly
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Foods in walk in cooler left uncovered after product had cooled.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Multiple pieces of equipment in disrepair. Table leg for grill supported by stainless steel container and floor tile for example.
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Ceiling tile missing in kitchen near entrance to walk in cooler area.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Light bulb shield missing from compact florescent bulb under vent hood in kitchen. Light bulb missing near door inside walk in cooler.
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OCT 92017PASSED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 9
2017
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Seals to walk in coolers and other coolers dirty.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Towels not provided at hand wash sink at service area near entrance to kitchen. Corrected on site. Individual disposable towels not provided at hand wash sink at Eastern area of kitchen.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Salsa 53.2°F 48.8°F (at both service areas not connected to kitchen) Pico de Gallo 51.3°F Cut cabbage 48.4°F
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Testing Strips were available. But showed an expiration date of 7/13/16.
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
Hand wash sink near service area at kitchen entrance reached 96.1°F. Bar area reached a maximum of 105.4°F
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
Hand tools (adjustable wrench, screwdriver, etc) in back production area of kitchen near delivery door.
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Sanitizer buckets tested at less that 100ppm Q.A.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Back delivery doors shows gaps around perimeter.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No staff was able to show a Registered Food Service Manager level of food safety training. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all times food is
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Ice scoop handle resting directly on food ice in Western service area.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw chicken and raw beef stored over raw ready to eat spinach in drawer reach in cooler in production area of kitchen.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Some light bulbs not functioning under vent hoods in kitchen.
*47 Health permit posted
Health Permit not posted at time of inspection. Corrected on site.
APR 132017PASSED13 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 13
2017
PASSED
13 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
GUACAMOLE: 56.7 F (REACH IN COOLER)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER UNITS
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS (COOK TOUCHING READY TO EAT CHEESE WITH BARE HANDS) CITATION ISSUED FOR THIS REPEAT VIOLATION
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
PLUMBING ISSUES CONSTANT DRIP FROM FAUCET SINK IN THE KITCHEN
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
SEVERAL COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED (WALK IN COOLER)
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REACH IN COOLERS (KITCHEN)
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
AN APRON RESTING INSIDE OF THE BACK HAND SINK
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER AND IN BETWEEN USE
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
ICE SCOOP BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN NEAR WAIT / DRINK STATION
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENT HOOD COVER THE LIGHT BULB WITH A SHIELD UNDER THE BACK VENT HOOD REPLACE BACK LIGHTING UNIT THAT HAS BURNED OUT (BACK OF THE FOOD PREP AREA)
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
RE PAINT WALLS WHERE PEELING PAINT IS EVIDENT
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