SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

EL MOLCAJETE.

BEAT. 45/100

8224 LAKE JUNE RD STE #A · PLEASANT GROVE, DALLAS

Last inspected December 11, 2023 · passed

15 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
9 passed
VIOLATIONS
72
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Apr 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 11
2023
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed utensils in hand sink

CRITICALFood Temperature
*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

MINORSanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

set up three compartment sink wash rinse sanitize air drying

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets, cooler inside, clean oven door

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

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

store utensils 6 inches off the floor

CRITICALSanitation
*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip

store maintenance equipment (broom, mop) away from equipment-to avoid contamination

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket

JUN 5
2023
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottle

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

no paper towels

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

observed raw chicken stored above hamburger patty

MINORSanitation
*33 Service sink or one curbed cleaning facility provided

use service sink for dump dirty water not as food storage area

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

remove plastic cover around cooler door replace rusty lid on reach in freezer

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean tables, shelves, grill, coolers, freezer, gaskets, organize shelves, clean blender, food storage containers-exterior

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

provide for drink-jamaica

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

observed wet cloth under tortilla machine

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

cover hair

DEC 6
2022
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting board

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

chemicals stored above food on shelves

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo

separate cut and uncut fruits and vegetables

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only -, first day is prep day

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, freezer, shelves, food dispensers on tables need to be cleaned

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed utensils in hand sink

APR 29
2022
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Employee must wash hands before donning new task

CRITICALSanitation
*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

CRITICALOther
*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

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

Do not reuse single use article (plastic cup)

MINORSanitation
*42 Ventilation hood systems

Clean vent hood

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Floor cleaner was found stored above drinks and food product. Do not store chemicals above food products

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide in restroom

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 One Inch Air Gap

Drainage pipe needs to be 1 inch above floor drain

MINORSanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

setup 3 compartment sink as 'wash, rinse, sanitize, air dry'

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair base board behind 3 compartment sink

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet wiping cloth in sanitizing bucket

OCT 18
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

hair shall be covered

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the dround

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair cove base

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

observed raw meat stored above rte food in ric

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

check pipe under cooler-if necessary replace or repair it

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, shelves, food containers exterior

show all 9 inspections →
APR 7
2021
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean freezer

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap

provide one inch air gap

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

remove cloth under cutting board

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

cover hair

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

cooler 58 degrees f

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

remove all unnecessary articles dining room replace broken physical barrier

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

use utensils with handle

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

cheese 61, sausage 57.6, rice 49.3 degrees f

OCT 7
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

keep utensils with handle up

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers inside, shelves, freezer

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket

MAR 16
2020
PASSED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide covered receptacle in restroom

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

tortillas wrapped in cloth

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

non working light bulbs

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

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

personal drink

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

store utensils 6 inches off the floor

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

all employees need to get food handler cards

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed plastic container in hand sink

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, coolers, inside, pipes under 3 com sink, microwave

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager not on site

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

do not use wooden cutting boards, also provide original drain stopper

APR 17
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Data sourced from City of Dallas Code Compliance. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Dallas considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

NEARBY IN PLEASANT GROVE