JUL 28
2023
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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EL MIGUELENO CAFE.
BEAT. 18/100
10788 HARRY HINES BLVD B-11A · BACHMAN LAKE, DALLAS
Last inspected July 28, 2023 · passed
Failed 2 of 18 inspections. 52 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
16 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
174
includes 52 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEMS IN HAND SINK.
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
EMPLOYEE MUST USE SANITIZER WHEN WASHING DISHES.
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO EATING OR DRINKING ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*34 Pest Control
OBSERVED A ROACH.
*19 One Inch Air Gap
PROVIDE IT BETWEEN SINK AND FLOOR DRAIN.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
DO NOT PLACE RAW MEAT ABOVE COOKED FOOD.
JAN 262023PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 26
2023
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO ON SITE
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
DO NOT THAW PRODUCTS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.
DIRECT YOUR ICE MACHINE WATER OUTLET AWAY FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ICE MACHINE, CUTTING BOARDS.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
CLOSE OPENING FROM CEILING
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
STORE IT BELOW FOOD AND EQUIPMENT
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE ALL YOUR FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE.
JUL 212022PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 21
2022
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*14 Gloves single use
EMPLOYEE MUST CHANGE IT AFTER USING PHONE
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
DO NOT PLACE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPLACE MISSING COVER FROM ICE MACHINE, REPLACE WORN GASKET FROM COOLER
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*40 Reuse of single service articles
DO NOT REUSE SANDWICHES BAGS
*47 Handwashing signage
NOV 122021PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 12
2021
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
SPRAY BOTTLES
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CUTTING BOARD
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
RICE 117'F
*19 One Inch Air Gap
KEEP DRAIN PIPE OUTLET ONE INCH ABOVE FLOOR DRAIN.
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
DO NOT STORE FOOD IN SHOPPING BAG.
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
FOR YOUR RAW PRODUCTS ON MENU.
MAY 142021PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 14
2021
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST A SIGN" A MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST."
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED, OBSERVED TWO GLASSES OF EMPLOYEES' BEVERAGE ON FOOD PREP. TABLE.
*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.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEMS IN ANY HAND SINKS.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH DETERGENT ONLY, MUST USE SANITIZER AT ALL TIMES.
*14 When to wash hands
BETWEEN TASK.
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NOV 192020PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 19
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ICE MACHINE , CUTTING BOARD
*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE, WITH SHELF LIFE UP TO 7 DAYS.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED A ROACH FROM THE FLOOR.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIG "A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request ."
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
MAY 292020PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 29
2020
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
SPRAY BOTTL3S
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY -
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED EQUIPMENT WITH DETERGENT ONLY.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request ".
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND COOLER
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NONE
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
DEC 262019PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 26
2019
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
COCONUT
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request"
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
DO NOT KEEP ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
0 PPM
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
EMPLOYEE MUST WASH HANDS AND DONNING NEW GLOVES BETWEEN TASK. i.e. PICK UP ITEM FROM THE FLOOR
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MUST REGISTER EVERY EMPLOYEE, INCLUDING RFSM'S AND OWNER(S), FOR THE MANDATORY FOOD HANDLER CLASS DUE TO MEETING ONE OF THE CRITERIA. MUST FAX 214-670-8330 LIST OF EMPLOYEES ALONG WITH THE PHONE NUM
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
BEEF 49'F, REFRIED BEANS 49
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
OBSERVED CHEESE AND BURGER PATTIES STORED IN THE SAME TRAY
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING OR EATING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED
MAY 112019PASSED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 11
2019
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Yogurt at 49.8 degrees
*33 Manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temp.
Lack of soapy water to wash dishes with
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Foil lined surfaces Rusted shelves Refrigerator gaskets on need of repair/replacement
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw fish stored over ready to eat foods
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Lack of a sanitizing solution
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*18 Toxic items labeling for original container
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Bulk containers of food not labeled Bulk food bags rolled up for food storage
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
OCT 192018PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 19
2018
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding
Reheating meat at 74.8 degrees on top of the pan that was in the hot water bath
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Foil lined surfaces Wiping rag used under the cutting board
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*20 Backflow Device Direct Connection
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*33 Manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temp.
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
OCT 72018PASSED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 7
2018
PASSED
14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*46 A ware washing sink not used for hand washing or dumping mop water
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Floor and wall repair as needed
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Preparing raw intestines and washing dishes in the same set of sinks
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Lack of a sanitizing rinse
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Hand sink used for food prepration
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*33 Manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temp.
Lack of soap to wash dishes (cutting boards to be specific)
*37 Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice
Ice bin is un drained
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
*40 Reuse of single service articles
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cooked beans held on the counter at 54.2 degrees without a refrigeration source Cooked pork and cheese product held at 52.6 degrees without a refrigeration source Cole slaw at 45.1 degrees - top of
APR 212018PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 21
2018
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice
Buckets used as ice bins
*33 Manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temp.
Wash solution missing from washing the cutting board
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Pico de gallo held at 42.5 degrees Yogurt and cut fruit held without adequate ice
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw fish stored over ready to eat fruits
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed
At the attached hose
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Foil lined surfaces
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Cutting fruit on a wiping rag
APR 142018FAILED16 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 14
2018
FAILED
16 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cooked Pork and cheese at 76.3 degrees Cooked beans at 76.4 degrees Cooked rice at 81.5 degrees
*38 TCS food shall be thawed using any procedure if a portion of frozen ready-to-eat food is thawed
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Packaging food products without a valid food manufacturing license
*21 PIC ensures effective handwashing being done
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
Bare hand contact by the RFSM
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Total lack of a sanitizing solution
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Cooked hamburger held at 86.3 degrees
*33 Manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temp.
Ware washing water not in the sink
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw oysters stored over ready to tortilla's
*19 Plumbing System Construction
Waste water leak under the sink
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
Caldo cooling on a pan of the counter at 91.5 degrees Cooked chirizio cooling in a 6 inch pan at 47.3 degrees
APR 82018FAILED15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 8
2018
FAILED
15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy
Missing a vent a hood
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed
Single service dispensed without the handles pointing upwards
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
Lack of a quick cool method for the 112.5 degree beans Cooked beans in a pan cooling on the floor without refrigeration
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed
Attached hose without a backflow device
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cooked meat held at 82.6 degrees on the counter without refrigeration
*18 Toxic items used according to law
Multiple cans of Raid A PEST CONTROL COMPANY IS REQUIRED TO AVOID LEGAL ACTION
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw fish stored over cooked shrimp Raw meat stored over ready to eat foods
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cole slaw held at 46.3 degrees in the refrigerator
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Cooked hamburgers held at 120.8 degrees without a heat source
OCT 182017PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2017
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw shell eggs stored over cooked foods
*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cut tomatoes held at 44.9 degrees
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
Squirt biottles of TCS foods reserved
OCT 52017PASSED12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 5
2017
PASSED
12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
Hot water used for defrosting
*26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking
Oysters are served
*18 Toxic items used according to law
Fire ant killer in the restaurant
*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Raw instestines at 70.2 degrees Pico de gallo at 46.0 degrees
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Washing dishes and preparing food in the same set of sinks
*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination
Ice bin missing a lid - exposed to consumers
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
Cooling pico de gallo at 61.6 degrees on the top of the point of usage refrigerator
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*44 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Sewage
Waste water from salad bar type dispenser dripping into a bucket
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Foil lined surfaces
AUG 32017PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2017
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef stored adjacent to cooked beef on the bottom shelf inside the reach in cooler
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
dusty fan covers inside the reach in cooler
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
needed underneath the three compartment sink
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
label all non original containers
*19 One Inch Air Gap
one inch air gap needed at the three compartment sink
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
all employees that work directly with food preparation must possess a valid food handler card
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
date mark all potentially hazardous foods; sliced ham kept stored without date markings
FEB 232017PASSED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2017
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label all non original containers
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Del Monte can of corn ( 106 0z) not in sound condition.
*47 Handwashing signage
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
raw fish stored on the floor next to a running fan.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
thermometer needed in the reach in cooler.
*32 Damaged Equipment
air gaskets need to be replaced in the reach in cooler
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
floor tiles need to be replaced
*19 One Inch Air Gap
needed at the 3-compartment sink
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