El Molcajete
8224 Lake June Rd Ste #a, Dallas, TX 75217 · 75217 · Restaurant
Passed all 9 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-12-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils in hand sink
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
observed small food container with food stored on another food (RTE) organize and remove things from shelves above hot holding table - to avoid contamination
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
set up three compartment sink wash rinse sanitize air drying
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, gaskets, cooler inside, clean oven door
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
store utensils 6 inches off the floor
*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip
store maintenance equipment (broom, mop) away from equipment-to avoid contamination
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
2023-06-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottle
*31 Individual, disposable towels
no paper towels
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken stored above hamburger patty
*33 Service sink or one curbed cleaning facility provided
use service sink for dump dirty water not as food storage area
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
remove plastic cover around cooler door replace rusty lid on reach in freezer
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean tables, shelves, grill, coolers, freezer, gaskets, organize shelves, clean blender, food storage containers-exterior
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
provide for drink-jamaica
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed wet cloth under tortilla machine
*35 Hair Restraints effective
cover hair
2022-12-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting board
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
chemicals stored above food on shelves
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo
separate cut and uncut fruits and vegetables
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only -, first day is prep day
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, freezer, shelves, food dispensers on tables need to be cleaned
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils in hand sink
2022-04-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Employee must wash hands before donning new task
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Do not store raw chicken above cooked ready to eat food
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo
Separate cut avocado from a top of cut jalapeno
*40 Reuse of single service articles
Do not reuse single use article (plastic cup)
*42 Ventilation hood systems
Clean vent hood
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
Floor cleaner was found stored above drinks and food product. Do not store chemicals above food products
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide in restroom
*19 One Inch Air Gap
Drainage pipe needs to be 1 inch above floor drain
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
setup 3 compartment sink as 'wash, rinse, sanitize, air dry'
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair base board behind 3 compartment sink
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet wiping cloth in sanitizing bucket
2021-10-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*35 Hair Restraints effective
hair shall be covered
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the dround
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair cove base
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw meat stored above rte food in ric
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
check pipe under cooler-if necessary replace or repair it
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, shelves, food containers exterior
2021-04-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean freezer
*19 One Inch Air Gap
provide one inch air gap
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
remove cloth under cutting board
*35 Hair Restraints effective
cover hair
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
cooler 58 degrees f
*47 Other Violations
remove all unnecessary articles dining room replace broken physical barrier
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
use utensils with handle
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cheese 61, sausage 57.6, rice 49.3 degrees f
2020-10-07 Pass Routine 4
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
keep utensils with handle up
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers inside, shelves, freezer
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
2020-03-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 13
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide covered receptacle in restroom
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
tortillas wrapped in cloth
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
non working light bulbs
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
store utensils 6 inches off the floor
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
all employees need to get food handler cards
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed plastic container in hand sink
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, coolers, inside, pipes under 3 com sink, microwave
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
manager not on site
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
do not use wooden cutting boards, also provide original drain stopper
2019-04-17 Pass Routine 3
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
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