JUL 28
2021
PASSED
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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EL MOLINO TORTILLERIA.
BEAT. 44/100
8519 DENTON DR · LOVE FIELD, DALLAS
Last inspected July 28, 2021 · passed
20 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
11 passed
VIOLATIONS
76
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jan 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*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.
JUN 92021PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 9
2021
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*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.
NOV 112020PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 11
2020
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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.
APR 272020PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 27
2020
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
NOV 252019PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 25
2019
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
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MAY 72019PASSED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 7
2019
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
NOV 272018PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 27
2018
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
MAY 242018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 24
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
*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
DEC 42017PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 4
2017
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
JUN 262017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 26
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
*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
JAN 262017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 26
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*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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