Dallas
BEAT

El Fenix

255 Casa Linda Plaza, Dallas, TX 75218 · 75218 · Restaurant

Passed all 17 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
17
12 passed
Last Inspected
2024-02-28
Pass Rate
71%
0 failures
Score
43/100
BEAT
17 consecutive passes, most recently 2024-02-28
No failures across all 17 inspections on record
50 sanitation violations found across 17 inspections
14 other violations found across 10 inspections
Sanitation critical 50×
Other critical 14×
Food Storage & Handling critical 12×
Facility Condition minor 11×
Food Temperature critical 11×
Documentation & Training minor
Plumbing & Waste serious
Employee Hygiene critical
Pest Activity critical
2024-02-28 Pass Routine
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

*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

minor Sanitation

*32 Smooth Contact Surfaces

cutting boards need to be replaced/ resurfaced- no longer smooth

minor Sanitation

*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..)

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean inside RIC (cookline), clean out dipper wells (debris inside)

2024-01-25 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 12
serious Sanitation

*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)

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label all chemicals with common name

critical Food Storage & Handling

*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

serious Plumbing & Waste

*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)

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

lack of date markings on open items in RIC/ WIC

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

hand sink at bar no paper towels

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

gap observed under back door (not tight-fitting)

critical Other

*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Ice build up inside RIF/ dirty inside

minor Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

knife stored between sink and counter top

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

label bulk food containers with common name

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

need light shields by dish machine area

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean outside of equipment (kitchen/ cook line),

2023-01-23 Pass Routine
3
minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DUSTY CEILING AREA IN KITCEN

minor Other

*47 Other Violations

NO POST TO LET CUSTOMER ASK FOR MUST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT

2022-07-25 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 3
critical Sanitation

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

food store under surface with build up

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

employee

minor Facility Condition

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

repair broken floor and missing wall tiles

2022-01-26 Pass Routine
3
minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

NO TOWEL AT HAND SINK

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

2021-08-16 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 3
minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACE

critical Sanitation

*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

Utensil STORE ON DIRTY SIRFACE

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

NO THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLD

2021-03-18 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 3
critical Sanitation

*27 Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment

critical Sanitation

*27 Bed and Breakfast Hot and Cold Holding, Equipment capacity

WIC NOT KEEPING FOR COOL-TEMP WORK IN >41 F.

minor Facility Condition

*46 Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility

TOILET FLOOR DIRTY

2020-09-01 Pass Routine
2
minor Documentation & Training

*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area

RFSM NEVER BEEN DISPLAYED

serious Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

NO SANITIZER IN DISHWASHER

2020-04-26 Pass Routine
2
serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems

LEAKS ON PIPE IN THREE COMPARTMENT

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACES

2019-12-26 Pass Routine
4
minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

NO HAND TOWEL AT HAND SINK

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WIPING TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACE

minor Sanitation

*35 Outer Clothing, Clean Condition

EMPLOYEES SHOULD MAINTAIN APRON

serious Employee Hygiene

*14 Gloves single use

EDUCATE EMPLOYEE'S ON GLOVE CHANGING POLICY, THEY SHOULD ALWAY CHANGE GLOVE WHEN TASK CHANGES.

2019-06-25 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

*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.

critical Sanitation

*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.

minor Sanitation

*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.

minor Sanitation

*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.

critical Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

areas in kitchen have pooling of water. reduce water pooling.

critical Food Temperature

*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded

thermometer in walk in cooler reading 30F. actual temperature is 45.6F. Repair or replace thermometer.

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean walls of dust.

2018-08-17 Pass Follow-up
CRITICAL 8
minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

FLOORS

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

PROVIDE AT HOSE ATTACHED UNDER HAND SINK

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

EMPLOYEE DRINKS ON PREP TABLES

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SOUR CREAM 54.3°F, DICED TOMATOES 50.0°F - COS VOLUNTARY DISCARD PER MANAGER

minor Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

LADLE FOR QUESO - COS

minor Documentation & Training

*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

minor Sanitation

*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS IN PREP SINK

2018-07-03 Pass w/ Conditions Follow-up
CRITICAL 13
minor Documentation & Training

*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

critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER BOXES OF RAW BEEF

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS BEFORE DONNING NEW GLOVES

minor Facility Condition

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

FLOORS

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

EMPLOYEE HANDLED LEMON WITH BARE HANDS TO PLACE IN DRINK

minor Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

FISH IN PREP SINK

minor Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

CLOTHES UNDER CUTTING BOARD

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

DISHWASHER NOT SANITIZING

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WIPING CLOTHES UNDER PREP TABLE AND EMPLOYEE APRON

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

TOMATO SAUCE 67.7°F COOLER READY 57°F

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DRINKING CUP IN HAND SINK

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

PIPE OPENING IN FLOOR NOT DRAINING

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

LIGHT COVER ON VENT HOOD

2018-05-30 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 12
serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date

MILK LACKED DATE MARK. BEST BY 5/27/18

minor Documentation & Training

*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

critical Food Temperature

*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

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

critical Food Storage & Handling

*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

HALF OF LID MISSING FOR RICE AND BEAN CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE

minor Facility Condition

*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors

serious Sanitation

*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

SANITIZER BUCKETS

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

FREEZER BOTTOM SHELF, AIR VENTS

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

SANITIZER BUCKET WITH TORTILLAS

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

EMPLOYEE HANDLING COOKED BEEF WITH BARE HANDS

minor Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

BAG OF JACK IN THE BOX ON THE PREP LINE

2017-11-15 Pass Follow-up
CRITICAL 11
minor Documentation & Training

*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

minor Facility Condition

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Floors

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

fans

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

critical Food Temperature

*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

minor Facility Condition

*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors

employee restroom

minor Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

ice scoop

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

dicers

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

in employee restrooms

serious Sanitation

*14 Wash hands after all other activities

employee failed to wash hands and change after picking marker up marker off the floor

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

chicken 128.7°F

2017-07-28 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 16
minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide covered trash can in ladies' restroom

minor Plumbing & Waste

*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Certify Staff

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

hand sink used for other purposes

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing signs

minor Sanitation

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

personal drinks stored on equipment and provide lockers

critical Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Discontinue ice bed / ice bath -improper methods

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

label bulk containers

minor Other

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Close all outer openings

minor Food Storage & Handling

*40 Store single-service item in original package

Improperly storage single served

critical Pest Activity

*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

Flies

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean drains and floor

critical Food Temperature

*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

hand sink hot water at 110F within 20 seconds

critical Pest Activity

*18 Toxic items used according to law

unapproved pest control used in establishment

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

s. cheese 51.5, c. tomatoes 79.2, s. cream 47.1F and Lettuce 58.2F

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

clean

2017-02-01 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 14
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RIC 48F, Sauces/ WIC 48.0F, Enchiladas 46.0F and Sauces RIC 48.0F

critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

cross contamination by arrangement

minor Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

bare hand contact on cut Avocados

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

toxics stored with food items/ unapproved pest control

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no RFSM on during during preparation/ inspections

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

closed all outer opening in walls and ceilings

minor Sanitation

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

personal drinks stored in prep area/ equipment

critical Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

cross contamination by covering

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

all non-original food containers

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floors and walls

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

minor Other

*31 No soap at handsink

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