El Molino Tortilleria
8519 Denton Dr, Dallas, TX 75235 · 75235 · Restaurant
Passed all 11 inspections — critical violations noted
2021-07-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 2
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Observed insect spray--not allowed in food establishment
*47 Handwashing signage
Provide hand wash sign at hand sink.
2021-06-09 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 12
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw chorizo over RTE
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty inside RIC
*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance
Observed tacos 91 degrees F without prep or discard time written.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Register Manager Certificate with City and have at least 1 RFSM on site during all operating hours.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label salsas for sale
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Observed paper, cardboard, and table cloth used as shelf liners.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Observed insufficient date marking.
*34 Pest Control
Observed drain flies. No pest control records on site.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Observed hand sink full of items. Keep hand sink accessible and use for hand washing only.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed cups used as scoop in dry ingredients.
*40 Reuse of single service articles
Observed re-using single-use containers (lard tub) and storing food in styrofoam to-go containers
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed leaky valve under sinks. broken floor tiles, and sink detached from wall.
2020-11-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty food cutting surface, microwave, and RIC shelves.
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm Cl.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Service grease trap every 90 days
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Observed items in hand sink
*32 Equipment has cracks and corners
Observed shattered glass in RIC
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Keep wet wiping cloths in sanitizer solution.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Keep food containers/bags closed to prevent contamination
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair shelf in restroom, replace damaged ceiling tile, repair hot water to hand sink. Observed damaged doors.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty walls, doors, shelves
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
Provide self-cloding mechanism on restroom doors.
2020-04-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*18 Restricted use pesticides
Insect spray/powder not approved
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Service grease trap every 90 days
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide thermometers in RIC
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Observed paper, cardboard, and wood as shelf liners. materials must be durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label corstarch spray
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
Provide self-closing mechanism for restroom door
2019-11-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed tripe 45.5 degrees F, sliced onion 45.6 degrees F. RIC 50 degrees F.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on site
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Observed spray bottle with no label -- cleaning product.
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
No date marking observed
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide thermometers -- all coolers
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Observed cardboard, paper, and wood used as shelves.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Observed spray bottle of food product with no label
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty inside chest freezer
*43 Heating/ventilation: designed and installed
Observed vent grate has been cut
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed damaged ceiling and floor tiles
2019-05-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
no records on site
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
holes/openings in the ceiling tiles throughout the facility
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw eggs measured at 47.9 degrees F
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean the back area and behind the stove in the kitchen area
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
cleaning utensil stored in the designated hand wash sink
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
chorizo and potato tacos measured at 108 degrees F-discarded immediately by the PIC
2018-11-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Hand wash sink used to store tools
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Holes, cracks, crevices must be sealed
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Dented cans on the shelf
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store towels in sanitizer buckets
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
must clean back area near the stove
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
must provide pest control records
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leak observed at hand wash sink. must be fixed
2018-05-24 Pass Routine 3
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
2017-12-04 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*32 Damaged Equipment
repair/replace pepsi cooler / leaking in front
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
seal all holes in establishment
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover flour sacks when not in use
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
hand sink is turned off/ repair ASAP
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
crevice in back door/ seal bottom
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Establishment has to have a spill kit OR written instructions for vomit//diarrhea clean up so employees know how to properly clean
*12 A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (
establishment needs to have written procedures for employees to report foodborne symptoms or ask for dr note when returning to work
*31 Individual, disposable towels
no paper towels at handsink
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Always set wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses, no sanitizer bucket set up
2017-06-26 Pass Routine 5
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
prepackaged salsa
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
all drinks must above floor 6 ins
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
seal open gaps for the front door
2017-01-26 Pass Routine 4
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
set up sanitizer bucket
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
seal open gaps for front and back door
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