EL GORDO.

City of Dallas

4841 BERNAL DR · WEST DALLAS, DALLAS

Last inspected 2022.

11 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jun 2022.

Last inspected Jun 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
93
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 29
2022
PASS 1 violation
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Register food manager certificates with the City of Dallas and post.

AUG 12
2021
PASS 7 violations
2 pts Pest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
2 pts Documentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

expired RFSM certificate must be have current FSM registered with the city

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

food surfaces in all areas dirty with soils, dust and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination cooler units dirty with food debris and soils accumulations must be clean to a

3 pts Other
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing employee health policies and procedures

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors behind equipment dirty with spoils, food debris and litter must be clean to avoid cross contamination

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

food containers with expired date marking inside cooler units must be discard to avoid cross contamination use as public health control

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

cooking equipment with encrusted grease must be clean to avoid cross contamination

FEB 5
2021
PASS 7 violations
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing date marking on food containers must be have date marks on food containers in all areas

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

cooler units dirty inside with food debris and spills must be clean to avoid cross contamination

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

missing food thermometers inside cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers

2 pts Sanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing setup 3c sink and sanitizer bucket sanitizing solutions PIC must be ensure have setup 3c sink and sanitizer bucket sanitizing solutions

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

front door broken frame and window leaving a gap at frame entry must be replace or repair to eliminate pest harboring

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

missing current pest control ticket on site must be have current pest control ticket on site

MAY 22
2020
PASS 12 violations
2 pts Food Temperature
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

cooler units broken must be repair or replace to maintain food temperatures 40 F or below

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

missing food thermometers inside cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

all sink areas with faucets broken or leaks drainage must be replace or repair to proper condition

2 pts Sanitation
*33 Manual ware washing, sink compartment requirement

must be label and maintain 3 c sink with water wash rinse and sanitize labeling

1 pts Sanitation
*44 Location of refuse/recycling storage areas

unused equipment in back area unused equipment must be clean in maintain in a dry and clean condition

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

vent hood with grease drippings must be clean to avoid cross contamination

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors dirty in back area must be clean to avoid contamination

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

holes on walls inside preparation areas must be repair to avoid pest harboring

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

utensils with encrusted grease material and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination

2 pts Other
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

hot water 108 F at hand sink must be maintain 110 F or above to avoid cross contamination

2 pts Sanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

hand sink must be use for hand washing only and must be use the designed area

1 pts Other
*45 First Aid

missing first aid kit must be have first aid kit

NOV 25
2019
PASS 1 violation
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

cooking equipment with grease and soils accumulations PIC must be ensure clean cooking equipment before service

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OCT 16
2019
PASS 16 violations
1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

fly activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest

2 pts Other
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

not hot water available 90 F must be have hot water available during operational hours

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

missing thermometers inside cooler units must be have working and visible thermometers

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

unused equipment on all areas - kitchen and back prep area- must be store unused equipment in a clean and dry area to avoid contamination

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

vent hood dirty must be clean to avoid cross contamination

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

kitchen areas must be maintain in good repair not expose materials and must be repair in proper condition ceiling service table areas with expose material must be replace or repair to avoid cr

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

sinks in all areas detached from walls kitchen and 3 c sinks all sinks must be fixed and attached to walls to avoid movement must be proper install to walls and maintain proper condition

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing proper date marking on food containers in all areas must be have date marks in food containers on all areas

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

all areas dirty floors, walls and ceiling dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination

2 pts Sanitation
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

food surfaces and cooking equipment and utensils dirty must be clean and sanitize during operational hours or when contamination occurs cooking utensils with encrusted grease must be replace o

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

missing labels on food containers in all areas - kitchen - cooler units - must be label food containers in all areas

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

PIC must be discard food container with expired dates or day to avoid cross contamination

3 pts Other
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

2 pts Sanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizing solutions in all areas must be have sanitizing solutions 3c sink 50 ppm chlorine concentration sanitizer bucket 100 ppm chlorine concentration

FEB 7
2019
PASS 10 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

no towel allow under the cutting board

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

observed raw eggs store next to ketchup, sauces and juice

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

all food containers must have cover or lid

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the coolers

1 pts Facility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

fix the broken tiles on the wall and torn ceiling

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

all utensils (pans,pots) must above floor 6 ins

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

provide date marking for all foods in coolers

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Other Violations

provide cleaning for the dumpster area observed trash on the ground

AUG 6
2018
PASS 10 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw eggs store together with fruits and vegetables

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Seal open gaps for the doors

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Facility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

broken tiles on the floor

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

all foods in the coolers

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the coolers prep area

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

provide lid/ cover for all food containers

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

No paper towel under utensil

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Expired RFSM since 2007

DEC 12
2017
PASS 10 violations
1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Door to kitchen not tight fitting. Gaps with frame observed on top of door.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Shelving and other surfaces throughout location show signs of rust and buildup of other soils/debris.

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all times food is prepared and served. This blue certificate may be obtained from our Goforth Office: Code Co

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

Items in reach in cooler not covered. Please cover foods that have been cooled.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Sanitization

Chlorine sanitizer tested at less than 10ppm Chlorine. Please test sanitizer to ensure that it is greater than 50 ppm Chlorine. Please establish procedures so that the creation of sanitizer has a co

1 pts Facility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

Exposed wire nuts and conduit above three compartment sink.

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F

Frozen pork thawed out on counter at room temperature.

3 pts Employee Hygiene
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Food / tamale filling cooked outside on outdoor cooktop. This is an unsafe location to cook foods. Please cook foods indoors away from potential contamination.

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Most recent record of grease trap service was 6/1/17. Records of grease trap service should be kept on site. Grease trap should be serviced at least once every three months or more often if necessar

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Light bulb not functioning under vent hood. Main preparation area of kitchen has an unshielded compact florescent bulb over work area.

MAY 4
2017
PASS 9 violations
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

REPAIR LEAK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
2 pts Other
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

Hand sink

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REGISTER FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

CEILINGS AND WALLS

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
NOV 9
2016
PASS 10 violations
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy

PROVIDE MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
1 pts Other
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

FLIES OBSERVED

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

EVIDENCE OF DRINKING AT PREP AREA

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

SOAP STORED ON CUTTING BOARD

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW MEAT STORED OVER COOKED FOOD IN FREEZER

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