EL HUARACHE RESTAURANT.

City of Dallas

3237 W NORTHWEST HWY #102 · BACHMAN LAKE, DALLAS

Last inspected 2024.

16 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Feb 2024.

Last inspected Feb 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

149

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 22

2024

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Sanitation

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

Properly store raw meats in RIC and not next too vegetables

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed soiled equipment stored on shelves that are food-contact surfaces, dirty can opener blades and observed employee contaminate utensil then put it back on shelf for storage

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

Observed bare hand contact with limes used for juice

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not rinse utensils in hand wash sink

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

Repair torn gaskets RIC

2 pts Sanitation

*33 Warewashing machines auto. dispense detergents

Observed dish machine not auto-dispense sanitizer solution

1 pts Sanitation

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

Use scoops with handles, not plates/cups

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean dirty storage shelves, RIC gaskets, remove plastic covering off venthood exterior and ceiling A/C vents

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

AUG 15

2023

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Sanitation

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

Do not prepare raw meat over dry-ingredient bins

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed moldy ice machine (inside panel) and dirty can opener blade (food accumulation)

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair damaged backflow device on mop sink

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

bean bag

1 pts Sanitation

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

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

soiled A/C vent tube

FEB 14

2023

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Do not store raw chicken and raw steak together

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean dirty can opener

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair back flow prevention device on mop sink and leak on 3-comp faucet/spray hose

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Observed gnats by dish pit area

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean exterior of all equipment and dirty venthood

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair walls/baseboards throughout kitchen

AUG 30

2022

PASS 12 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean dirty can opener and mold inside ice machine

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Incorrect label on chemical bottle. Soap bottle labeled as sanitizer in restroom

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Date mark food kept longer than 24 hrs with date prepared

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

Repair metal panel inside ice machine

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

Observed personal drink on prep table

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Keep food 6 inch off floor. Observed bucket of chips sitting on floor

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair gasket in RIC

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Provide light shield in storage area

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair counter tile (bar), leak at 3-compartment sink (bar) and leak in women's restroom

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

1 pts Other

*47 Other Violations

Post 'choking poster' and 'inspection report available upon request' sign up for public view

FEB 17

2022

PASS 7 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty can opener [blade] and cna opener holder.

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

Observed no soap at handsink near dish machine.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Observed dead cockroach.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Observed onions stored on the floor.

1 pts Sanitation

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

Observed equipment stored on the floor.

1 pts Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Store all personal items in appropriate place.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Need handwash sign at handwash sink in dish area.

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SEP 21

2021

PASS 7 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

can opener observed with product accumulation / buildup

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal hand sink to wall properly

2 pts Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

Observed oyster container being re used to store straws

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Gaskets observed with product debris /accumulation

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

repair leak at 3 compartment sink

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Maintain hand sink in dish area accessible. Observed with plastic bags covering faucet

1 pts Sanitation

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

Observed employee beverage on dry storage shelf. maintain in designated area away from food and clean equipment

FEB 10

2021

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Observed not washing hands after cleaning, before putting on gloves

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

Observed sanitizer bucket 200 ppm Cl

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

Observed hand soap does not dispense

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Observed old damaged plastic in tortilla press

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Observed wiping cloths left on prep tables

1 pts Sanitation

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

Observed using bowl as scoop. Scoop handle in food product.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty floor drains

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

Observed dirty vent hood

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed broken shelving, hole in wall

1 pts Facility Condition

*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors

Observed no self-closing mechanisms on restroom doors

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash signs at all hand sinks, including in mens restroom

JUL 20

2020

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty can opener blade

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Observed switching tasks without changing gloves and washing hands.

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

Observed bucket 200 ppm Cl

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed foil used as shelf liner

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty handles of RIC's

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Repair light in RIC

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

seal sink to wall. Repair shelf coming off wall.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash signs

JUN 8

2020

PASS 12 violations

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed chicken 111 degrees F

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed lettuce under raw meat

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Dish machine 0 ppm sanitizer.

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands

Observed rinsing gloves and continuing work. Must wash hands and change gloves.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label all chemicals.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed using foil as shelf liner

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

Observed several fruit flies

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Observed food on floor

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean RIC handles, floor/wall behind equipment, shelves, outside of containers.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal sink to wall. Observed shelf detached from wall.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash sign at hand sink

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

DEC 18

2019

PASS 12 violations

3 pts Other

*08 Cooked TCS foods received at 135øF or less

Observed beans at 106 degrees F, sauce at 107 degrees F

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

Observed sanitizer in bucket >200 ppm

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty inside RIC's and RIF, dirty can opener blade, dirty plates on shelves on shelves and stored under hot hold table.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

observed inconsistent date marking

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed foil, cardboard, and towels used as liner. Plastic peeling from vent hood cover.

1 pts Other

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

Observed uncovered foods in kitchen.

1 pts Sanitation

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

Observed cups used as scoops. Scoops must have handles

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty walls, floor, shelves, equipment surfaces, container exteriors, and vent hood.

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Observed light in RIC not working, ceiling vent very dusty.

1 pts Other

*45 Drying Mops-air dry

invert mop to allow air dry.

1 pts Facility Condition

*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors

Observed self-closing mechanisms in both bathroom doors are dissassembled. Repair or replace.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash signs at all hand sinks, including bathrooms.

MAY 30

2019

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed meat in RIC temperature >45 degrees F. Raw beef 46.6 degrees F, Raw diced beef 46.2 degrees F, hot dog 48 degrees F.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Moldy jalapenos observed.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Inadequate sanitizer in dishwasher. Observed at <10 ppm.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Do not use shopping bag as food contact surface.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

Observed live cockroach on dish machine.

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Observed several wiping cloths on tables and cutting boards. Keep in sanitizer bucket.

1 pts Food Temperature

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

Keep food covered (dry and hot hold)

1 pts Sanitation

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

Do not use bowl as scoop. Do not leave bowl or scoop inside cooked rice.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

label all foods with common name.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean walls, shelves, and bottom of coolers. Clean gaskets.

3 pts Sanitation

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

Raw meat over RTE

APR 30

2019

PASS 14 violations

3 pts Sanitation

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

Observed raw beef stored over RTE inside the double door cooler at cook line.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos

Clean and sanitize work stations after each use.

3 pts Sanitation

*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

No hot/cold water provided--must be able to wash hands.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

CFM expired 4/16/18--Provide current one!

2 pts Food Temperature

*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods

Observed cooked chicken cooled at room temperature. Must store cooked food into shallow containers to cool properly

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Cooked RTE food must be date marked if stored in RIC for more than 24 hrs.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment has cracks and corners

Remove damaged food equipment/utensils in food storage ar

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

All food employees must restrain hair when handling open food

1 pts Other

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

Protect food by covering containers when not used. Store coffee in filters in plastic/closed containers

1 pts Food Temperature

*38 Except as specified in paragraph (4) of this subsection, time/temperature controlled for safety

Observed raw beef thawing out at room temperature. Must thaw inside RIC.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Exterior of cooking equipment must be cleaned. Clean wall above 3-comp sink. Clean floor drain underneath sink.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Cutting boards at cook line are not in good repair.

1 pts Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

Do not re-use single use containers--Louisiana "Terry's Oysters"

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Paint on floor in kitchen area chipped--not in good repair

OCT 22

2018

PASS 7 violations

2 pts Pest Activity

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

fruit flies observed throughout the kitchen

2 pts Other

*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

8 count package of Bar-s beef franks with a use by date of 9/26/2018

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

trash can filled with chips on the kitchen floor

1 pts Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

styrofoam cups used for the tamarindo drinks

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

3 pts Sanitation

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

raw shrimp stored on the top shelf above an open container of fully cooked hot dog weiners in the reach in cooler closest to the stove.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

APR 13

2018

PASS 10 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

hood with build up

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

food stored on floor

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

1 pts Facility Condition

*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

holes on the wall

1 pts Sanitation

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

ice scoop stored properly

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

2 pts Other

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

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

ice dumped in HW

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

can opener blade with food particles

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

slow drain on toilets

SEP 15

2017

PASS 7 violations

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria

set up sanitizer bucket

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

provide date marking for all food on RIC

3 pts Sanitation

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

observed raw chichen and beef Store together

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the cooler

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

MAR 8

2017

PASS 8 violations

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

repair holes in the ceiling of storage room area.

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

observed an employee drinking water while in the food prep area

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

leaking pipe under the 3-compartment sink; please fix the issue by next inspection(six months).

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

bag of black beans stored on the floor of the storage room

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

soap needed at the hand sink in the back next to the 3-compartment sink

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

date mark opened sliced ham with a date of preparation and a use by date

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 PIC ensures food handlers properly trained

All employees that work directly with food preparation need to obtain a valid food handler card by next inspection(six months) to avoid a citation.

3 pts Sanitation

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

raw chicken stored directly on top of raw beef steaks inside the reach in cooler

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