El Norteno
306 E Saner Ave, Dallas, TX 75216 · 75216 · Restaurant
Passed all 9 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-06-28 Pass New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2023-12-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*27 Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment
fan has debris cooling rice/ vegetables ( no fan allowed)
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not on site
*31 No soap at handsink
need soap refill at hand sink
*18 Toxic items labeling for original container
spray bottle needs a label name
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wash cloths need to be in the bucket between uses
*47 Other Violations
choke poster needs ti be displayed
2023-05-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*47 Handwashing signage
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
*32 Damaged Equipment
2022-09-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed packed.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed employee drink, without washing hands.
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
FOod staff must wash hands after every contamination.
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
All cooked food must be date marked-24 hours.
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Replace rubber gasket double door cooler.
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
Bleach sanitizer observed over 200 ppm.
*39 Cutting surfaces.
Replace worn cutting board/observed not in good repair.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
All food handlers must be trained in food safety.
2020-03-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
GROUND BEEF 97.4
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
300-400 PPM
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
NOT ON SITE
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER BEEF COOLING / SITTING OUT OF RIC.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
USE HANDLE TO SCOOP.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL TCS 7 DAYS.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
RIF MISSING THERMO.
2019-09-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
LACK OF HANDWASHING
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources
THAWING RAW MEAT IN 3 COMP SINK WITH DIRTY DISHES & SANITIZER IN SINK
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK STORED ON PREP TABLE
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
SALSA STORED IN LARGE POT
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
BEANS AND BARBACOA 123*F IN HHU
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
INVERT SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOR ALL
2018-08-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
handsink used to store a container
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
squeeze bottles not labeled
*21 PIC ensures consumers know to use clean tableware
must provide sop for bodily spills clean up
2018-01-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CHICKEN 65*F, PORK 55*F, SALSA 50*F
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
THAWING IN MOP SINK, FOOD & EQUIPMENT STORED ON TRASH CAN
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
PROVIDE
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
DISCONTINUE RESERVING OF OF SALSA: MUST PROVIDE SINGLE PORTIONS ONLY
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
LACK OF HANDWASHING
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
REMOVE FOIL LINING FROM EQUIPMENT
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH CUSTOMER FOODS
2017-07-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Chlorine test strips
*31 No soap at handsink
in toilet room
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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