El Fenix
6811 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75225 · 75225 · Restaurant
Passed all 17 inspections — critical violations noted
2025-01-27 Pass New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2024-02-15 Pass Routine 4
*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
2023-08-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*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
2023-02-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*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
2022-08-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*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
2022-01-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*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
2021-12-16 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 14
*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
2021-06-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*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
2020-12-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*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
2020-05-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*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
2019-12-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*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
2019-06-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*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
2018-12-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*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
2018-06-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*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
2017-12-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*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
2017-01-04 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 6
*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
2016-12-28 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 16
*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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