El Gordo
4841 Bernal Dr, Dallas, TX 75212 · 75212 · Restaurant
Passed all 11 inspections — critical violations noted
2022-06-29 Pass Routine 1
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Register food manager certificates with the City of Dallas and post.
2021-08-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
expired RFSM certificate must be have current FSM registered with the city
*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
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing employee health policies and procedures
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floors behind equipment dirty with spoils, food debris and litter must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*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
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
cooking equipment with encrusted grease must be clean to avoid cross contamination
2021-02-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*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
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
cooler units dirty inside with food debris and spills must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
missing food thermometers inside cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers
*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
*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
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
missing current pest control ticket on site must be have current pest control ticket on site
2020-05-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
cooler units broken must be repair or replace to maintain food temperatures 40 F or below
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
missing food thermometers inside cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers
*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
*33 Manual ware washing, sink compartment requirement
must be label and maintain 3 c sink with water wash rinse and sanitize labeling
*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
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
vent hood with grease drippings must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floors dirty in back area must be clean to avoid contamination
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
holes on walls inside preparation areas must be repair to avoid pest harboring
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe
utensils with encrusted grease material and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*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
*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
*45 First Aid
missing first aid kit must be have first aid kit
2019-11-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 1
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
cooking equipment with grease and soils accumulations PIC must be ensure clean cooking equipment before service
2019-10-16 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 16
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
fly activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest
*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
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
missing thermometers inside cooler units must be have working and visible thermometers
*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
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
vent hood dirty must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site
*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
*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
*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
*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
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit
*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
*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
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
PIC must be discard food container with expired dates or day to avoid cross contamination
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*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
2019-02-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
no towel allow under the cutting board
*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
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
all food containers must have cover or lid
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for the coolers
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
fix the broken tiles on the wall and torn ceiling
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
all utensils (pans,pots) must above floor 6 ins
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide date marking for all foods in coolers
*47 Other Violations
provide cleaning for the dumpster area observed trash on the ground
2018-08-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw eggs store together with fruits and vegetables
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Seal open gaps for the doors
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
broken tiles on the floor
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
all foods in the coolers
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for the coolers prep area
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
provide lid/ cover for all food containers
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
No paper towel under utensil
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Expired RFSM since 2007
2017-12-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Door to kitchen not tight fitting. Gaps with frame observed on top of door.
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Shelving and other surfaces throughout location show signs of rust and buildup of other soils/debris.
*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
*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.
*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
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Exposed wire nuts and conduit above three compartment sink.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F
Frozen pork thawed out on counter at room temperature.
*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.
*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
*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.
2017-05-04 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR LEAK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
Hand sink
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
REGISTER FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
CEILINGS AND WALLS
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
2016-11-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy
PROVIDE MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
FLIES OBSERVED
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EVIDENCE OF DRINKING AT PREP AREA
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
SOAP STORED ON CUTTING BOARD
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*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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