FEB 15
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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EL FENIX.
BEAT. 35/100
6811 W NORTHWEST HWY · PRESTON HOLLOW, DALLAS
Last inspected February 15, 2024 · passed
37 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
16 passed
VIOLATIONS
132
includes 37 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean inside of the reach in coolers and reach in freezers and clean the bottom and gaskets
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
clean soda nozzles
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaky pipe under dishwasher
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
cannot use wiping cloths under cutting board
AUG 72023PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 7
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean interior of RIC/RIF, clean bins & shelves in dry storage area
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
sanitizer too low/ wasn't going through the machine, fixed on site
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
provide thermometers for RIC
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaky pipe in bar area under 3 compartment sink
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light out under vent hood
FEB 162023PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 16
2023
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
can't have food on the floor, needs to be 6 inches off the ground
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
proper date mark
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floor
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
use hand washing sink for hand washing only
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Dishwasher chlorine too low
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leak under 3 compartment sink in the bar area
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
provide updated RFSM (Registered Food Service Manager) with the City of Dallas
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide testing strips
AUG 102022PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 10
2022
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Roach observed
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Can opener blade, inside reach in cooler
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Vent hood
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
JAN 242022PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 24
2022
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Hole in Ceiling
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Interior of microwave
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Pipe leak under dish machine
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Restroom
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DEC 162021PASSED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 16
2021
PASSED
14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Ventilation hood systems
Replace missing filter
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide cooler thermometer
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Floor and wall
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Replace dead bulbs
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Waste drain pipe draining in hand sink
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leak at 3 comp sink
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Dish machine Chlorine sanitizer is low
JUN 102021PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 10
2021
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
Repair damaged floor-wall junctures
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Keep kitchen floor clean
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cheese 45F, Guacamole 44F
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Pipe leak under hand sink
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Spray bottle not labeled
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Interior of ice maker
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
DEC 82020PASSED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 8
2020
PASSED
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Observed life roaches
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*42 Ventilation hood systems
insufficient hood filters
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
faucet leak, pipe leak under hand sink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Register food manager certificate with the city of dallas
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not store items in hand sinks
MAY 282020PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 28
2020
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
repair damaged tiles
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
Cooler gaskets
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*31 No soap at handsink
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Maintain cheese at 41F or below
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DEC 162019PASSED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 16
2019
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Discard container with cracks
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
interior of reach in coolers
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Knife stored in hand sink
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Do not store raw ground meat over mac and cheese
JUN 122019PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 12
2019
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 No soap at handsink
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
wall, ceiling, floor
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*32 Equipment has cracks and corners
Multiple equipment
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
DEC 172018PASSED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 17
2018
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Do not store raw meat over cooked meat in cooler
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
inside reach in cooler
JUN 112018PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 11
2018
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
meat slicerdirty
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
wiping cloth stored in hand sink
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
DEC 132017PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2017
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
spray bottle in restroom
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leak at hand sink
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
observe dish machine sanitizer at 5ppm. Maintain cl sanitizer solution at 50ppm
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
provide self closing unit at rear door
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
hand sink used for draining waste
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources
hose in ice bin
JAN 42017PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 4
2017
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 50 PPM. TESTED AT 0 PPM FROM DISH WASHING MACHINE AND BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CONTACTED CHIP WITH BARE HANDS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN FANS COVERS OF WALK IN COOLER
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
LIVE ROACH OBSERVED
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BETWEEN USE
*39 Cutting surfaces.
CUTTING BOARDS
DEC 282016PASSED16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 28
2016
PASSED
16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN THE GAP BETWEEN SINKS
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
CITATION ISSUED! OBSERVED ROACHED IN UNUSED COOLER AND WALLS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ,AIR VENT AND FLOOR OF DUST AND TRASH
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD AND DRINK ON FOOD PREP. TABLE
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MICROWAVE , CUTTING BOARD, ICE MACHINE
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR CLOGGED HAND WASH SINK FLOOR DRAIN, REPAIR HAND SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
*14 When to wash hands
EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASK
*47 Handwashing signage
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO ALL COOLERS
*32 Damaged Equipment
REMOVE DAMAGED LAGER SIZE STAINLESS STEEL SPECTACULAR
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SOUR CREAM 50'F. DICED TOMATOES 50'F
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WASH HANDS IN HANS SINK ONLY
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