El Hoyo
4822 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75246 · 75246 · Restaurant
Mostly clean — 12 of 18 passed, one prior failure
2026-03-30 Pass Retail Food 2025
No violations found.
2025-06-30 Pass w/ Conditions New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2023-04-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Soup and meat found at 49'f, keep at 41'f or lower
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Use equipment approved for commercial kitchen
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Fix screen door
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.
Clean/organize dry storage area
2022-10-04 Pass Routine 5
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark RTE food
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Fix screen at back door
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Store in use utensils in food with handles out
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean vent hood
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.
Clean floors/walls as needed
2022-02-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Do not store raw meet over RTE food
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
Fix hot water in restroom
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Pump grease trap every 90 days and keep record on site
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Fill in gaps at back door
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean front of fryer
2021-08-05 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 12
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO EATING OR DRINKING IN KITCHEN ALLOWED.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS FROM COOLER.
*39 Cutting surfaces.
CUTTING BOARD
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
NO HOME REFRIGERATOR ALLOWED. USE COMMERCIAL RATED REFRIGERATOR.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
BEEF 88'F
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SALSA 49'F, MILK 50'F . DO NOT USE HOME REFRIGERATOR
*47 Handwashing signage
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALK IN COOLER.
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
SEAL GAP AND OPENING FROM SCREEN DOOR.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2021-04-03 Fail Routine CRITICAL 18
FAILED: *01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
Must not cool foods at room temperature(Pozole). Food (TCS) products observed stored out room temperature.
FAILED: *03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Shredded chicken/Pork/Beef observed at 87-88 Degrees F. Hot food must be maintain product temperature, 135 Degrees F.
FAILED: *47 Raw animal foods cooked in a microwave oven shall be allowed to stand covered for 2 minutes afte
Food cooked inside the microwave, must stand for 2 minutes.
FAILED: *15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
Observed staff using bare hands to handle tortilla.
FAILED: *20 Grease Trap Tickets
Grease trap service ticket 1 year old.
FAILED: *22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
All staff must be trained in food safety--state approved!
FAILED: *28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
All cooked (TCS) foods must be datemarked.
FAILED: *31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not use handsink as a dump sink.
FAILED: *40 Reuse of single service articles
Observed food stored in single use containers.
FAILED: *10 Sanitization after Cleaning
Observed food staff just wash and rinsing dishes. Must wash/rinse/sanitize all dishes.
FAILED: *34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria - mesh size
Must fix screened door, off track. Do not store vegetables outside back door(Cilantro). COS
FAILED: *35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed employee drinking cups in food prep areas.
FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Store wet towels in a sanitizing solution.
FAILED: *39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
Do not store knives between equipment. Must store on a clean and sanitized surface.
FAILED: *42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Heavy grease build up at the side of the grill, clean at once. Clean stove top to.
FAILED: *43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
Detail clean vent a hood filters.
FAILED: *45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed peeling paint at vent a hood. Floor inside kitchen is not in good repair.
FAILED: *47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
Label mop sink.
2020-09-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
2020-02-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
PROVIDE LID
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
ENSURE COOLER IS PROPERLY ADJUSTED 46 DEGREE F AMBIENT TEMP
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
LABEL SPRAY BOTTLE
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
WIC
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
ITEMS PAST 7 DAYS
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
INSIDE ALL COOLERS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW SHELLED EGGS 46 DEGREE F
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
2019-08-15 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 13
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
observed equipment stored on floor
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
cross contamination by arrangement raw shell eggs stored above RTE food
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
used for storage of dishes
*20 Conveying Sewage
improper disposal of waste water
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover all food to prevent cross contamination
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
observed live roaches
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
S. tomatoes 57.7
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Guidance on bodily fluids (diarrhea and vomiting clean-up) policy
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared food items
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean food contact surfaces
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace gaskets
2019-04-17 Pass Routine 10
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify all staff
*35 Hair Restraints effective
provide hair restraints for all employees
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
unsanitary condition
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improperly stored on equipment
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared foods
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on duty during inspection
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all outer openings and gaps
*32 Damaged Equipment
remove/ replace all non working equipment
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors behind and under equipment
2018-10-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean RIC(s) and Microwaves
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
beans 116.2
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
expired food 9/19/2018
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
s. tomatoes 45.2
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean vents
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
cover / invert single service items
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks stored equipment through-out kitchen
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food stored on floor in WIC
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
cross contamination by arrangement r.eggs stored above and with RTE food
2018-04-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks in prep area
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Cross contamination by arrangement
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean RIC(s)
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food to prevent cross contamination
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace gaskets
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
hand sink used for other purposes
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
no date marking on prepared
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Certify all staff
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
2018-02-09 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 15
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food items to prevent cross contamination
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify all staff
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all holes & gaps
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Cross contamination by arrangement
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared foods
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
hand sink used for others purposes
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean floors & doors
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean all
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
maintain ceiling and doors
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Donning gloves without washing hands
*32 Damaged Equipment
remove masking tape from RIC(s)
*35 Hair Restraints effective
provide hair restraints
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide update records
2017-12-28 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 15
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared foods
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all holes sand gaps in ceilings
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
resurface floors
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
expired RFSM
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean floors
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
equipment stored on floor
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
expired date marking
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*47 Other Violations
label 3 comp sink
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Cross contamination by arrangement
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace gaskets
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
refried beans
2017-05-04 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
floors under and behind equipment, exterior of fryer, exterior of stoves, shelves
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Kitchen floors
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw bacon stored over cooked ham, raw shells eggs over zucchini
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Cutting board, gaskets on reach in Cooler, strainer
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
roaches in and around reach in cooler
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
cream cheese 12/6/16
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Chlorine test strips
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Chorizo 49. 9°F, Mayo 48.7°F - RIC thermometer reads 48°F, cooked ham 45.8°F, pozole 45.1°F
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Clothes left on table
2016-11-30 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Eggs stored over tortillas
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
2016-10-13 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 10
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Eggs 55.9 degrees F
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside ice machine.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*31 No soap at handsink
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Wooden cutting board needs to be approved food contact surface. Do not use paper towels under cutting boards.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*47 Handwashing signage
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