SEP 13
2023
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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EL PAISANO.
BEAT. 31/100
305 S CARROLL AVE 100 · DEEP ELLUM, DALLAS
Last inspected September 13, 2023 · passed
Failed an inspection 8 years ago. 27 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
15 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
141
includes 27 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
MAINTAIN CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 10PPM
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
DO NOT KEEP DRINKS ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
REPLACE ALL MISSING AND OUT OF ORDER LIGHT BULBS AND COVERS FROM VENT HOOD
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR LEAK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE ORDER OF WASH , RINSE AND SANITIZER INSTEAD OF YOUR CURRENT SETTING OF WASH AND SANITIZE.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPLACE RUSTED COVER OF REACH IN FREEZER. REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVES. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES FROM KITCHEN.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR WITH WEATHER STRIP.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST A SIGN.
AUG 172023PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 17
2023
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
BLEACH SANITIZER OBSERVED AT 0PPM> MAINTAIN B/W 50-100PPM
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT ALL HOURS OF OPERATION
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
ALL EMPLOYEES NOT MANAGER CERTIFIED SHALL OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
HAND SINK OBSERVED OBSTRUCTED W/ EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
REMOVE FOIL SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT FROM ALL SHELVES IN FRONT OF HOUSE & BACK OF HOUSE -(KITCHEN AREA) REMOVE/ PEEL TAPE FROM NEW EQUIPMENT REMOVE CARD BOARD SHELF/ DRAINAGE RACK LINERS
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
3 COMP SINK OBSERVED BEING USED IN THE WRONG ORDER. CORRECT TO WASH/RINSE/SANITIZE-ALLOW TO AIR DRY
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
INSTALL DOOR SWEEP ON BACK DOOR TO SEAL PROPERLY TO ELIMINATE ENTRANCE OF INSECTS & RODENTS
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD INSIDE WIC
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT UNDER VENT HOOD
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPLACE BROKEN & MISSING FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT
JAN 252023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 25
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
need RFSM
*35 Hair Restraints effective
all employees must wear hair cover
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping cloths must be in sanitizer buckets
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
missing light under vent hood and repair/replace tile in kitchen
JUL 282022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 28
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside ice machine
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Re-new RFSM
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Store food items 6" off floor
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace floor tiles as needed
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean bottom of RIC
JAN 102022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Fix leak at 3CS and prep sink
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide thermometers for all coolers
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Seal back door to where no light is visible when closed
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace light under vent hood and missing tiles in dining room
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JUL 292021PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 29
2021
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Replace rusty shelves in WIC
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace wet ceiling tiles and broken/missing floor tiles. Clean ceiling tiles.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Rice held at 120'f
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Bean and rice container needs to be labeled
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Use utensils with handle to scoop food.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
No grease trap record on site
*47 Other Violations
Choking poster, sign about inspection report
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Shell eggs over cooked beans in WIC
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean gaskets around cooler door and clean inside cooler
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
No food handler certificates for employees
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not on site
APR 112021PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 11
2021
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*30 Food Establishment Permit
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
SEP 212020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 21
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
FEB 52020PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 5
2020
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
MUST USE UTENSIL WITH HANDLE FOR SCOOP
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER RICE STORED IN WIC
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
PROVIDE IN RIC BY GRILL
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
NO RAID IN KITCHEN- STORED IN DRY STORAGE NEAR EQUIPMENT
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL SPICES IN DRY STORAGE
*40 Store single-service item in original package
COFFEE FILTERS AND TO GO CONTAINERS AT BAR BY DOOR MUST BE INVERTED OR COVERED
AUG 72019PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 7
2019
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
s. cucumbers 61.4 & s. tomatoes 59.4
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improperly stored on equipment
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover all food to prevent cross contamination and prevent all forms of cross contamination
*19 One Inch Air Gap
provide one inch air gap
*35 Jewelry Prohibition
no jewelry allowed ( observed employee wearing a watch)
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Donning gloves without washing hands
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
reserving of TCS Foods (salsa)
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on duty during inspection
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
observed employees washing hands at 3 comp sink
FEB 262019PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2019
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
*34 Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are solid and tight-fitting
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
AUG 62018PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 6
2018
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
s. tomatoes 53.0F, s. cucumber 59.4
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair floors
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Donning gloves without washing hands
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
cross contamination by storage (towels in food)
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink on prep table with customer's food
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on duty during inspection
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
chicken 121.3F
*39 Air-drying required after cleaning & sanitiziing
drying dishes with wiping clothes
JAN 192018PASSED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 19
2018
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean drains
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Toxics stored with food
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all gaps in ceiling
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
s. bucket stored with food
*47 Other Violations
label 3 comp sink
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food stored on floors
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
handle stored food
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
improper thawing of food
*45 Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable
remove all box lines
DEC 282017FAILED21 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 28
2017
FAILED
21 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
Improper thawing of food
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all holes sand gaps in ceilings
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
Tacos
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Employees eating in kitchen, prep area and WIC
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair ceiling and floors
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
*32 Damaged Equipment
repair/ remove all non-working equipment
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
c. onions and veggies at ambient air
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*19 One Inch Air Gap
provide one inch air gap at sinks
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
Toxics device stored over equipment
*47 Operate with a lapsed permit
Operating without a valid health permit
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
provide trash can at hand sink
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify all staff
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
c rice 120.5, chicken 106.6
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors and clean walls by 3 comp sink (remove black substance)
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
salsa
APR 272017PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 27
2017
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
Employee was washing, sanitizing, and then rinsing. COS
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken and beef stored in same container COS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Beef 50°F Beef 53.7 °F Beef 54° F
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Pork 111.7°F
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Ice scoop handle
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Cardboard under microware
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MAR 272017PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 27
2017
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw beef 49.3 degrees Fahrenheit
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
pork 115.4 degrees Fahrenheit
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken over onions, raw chicken and raw beef in the same bin in ziplocs
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
sanitizer buckets 10ppm - should be 100ppm for buckets; 50ppm for 3 comp sink
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking. onions 3/9/17, broth 1/19/17 - discard after 7 days.
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
Kitchen hand sink lacked hot water
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