SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

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BEAT. 25/100

315 E JEFFERSON BLVD · OAK CLIFF, DALLAS

Last inspected January 8, 2024 · passed

Failed an inspection 8 years ago. 43 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
14 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
142
includes 43 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 8
2024
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
*18 Toxic items used according to law

Chlorine concentration too high>must be at 50-100 ppm observed at over 200 ppm

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

No current liquid waste manifest

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Have thermometer for reach-in cooler & prep cooler visible

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Replace gaskets in reach-in freezer to allow easy cleanability

MINOROther
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

Rinsing procedure incorrect>use/putting bleach in soapy water

MINORSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

Clean accumulation of grease in vent hood

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix leak in ceiling/roof by reach-in coolers

JUL 11
2023
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash

Wash hands at hand sink

CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Restricted use pesticides

Do not use/store pesticides in kitchen

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

Label any items not in its original container>nesquik

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Put the lids on all food containers in reach-in freezer

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

Label all bulk ingredient containers

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean any grease or debris from floor

MINORSanitation
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Do not store personal items on top of clean pots/pans

JAN 26
2023
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Water line broke>water shut off in process of fixing it

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager

RFSM expired> renew immediately

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

Properly date & dispose of food

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not store dishes in hand sink

MINOROther
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

Rinsing procedure>don't mix soap and bleach

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

Do not store drinks above food prep

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Ensure all containers have lids/ingredients are covered

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Re-adjust reach-in cooler door

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

Label bulk ingredient containers

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean walls

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Fix broken floor tiles

JUN 27
2022
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Label drink dispensers

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Gnats observed at front counter near drinks

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

All food staff must be trained in food safety

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

Dayquil found on top of drink cooler/sick staff

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry

Hang wet mops to dry

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Do not re-use sour cream container-use food grade containers. (use food grade)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

Additional lighting required in dry storage area-dark

MINOROther
*23 Water pressure specifications

Increase the water pressure at the hand sink

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

Chicken observed at 50 F

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on duty

OCT 18
2021
PASSED
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

using thank you bags as covered or as food containers must be us approved covers or containers as food containers using recycle containers as food containers must be use approved food containers as

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

food packages at floor level must be 6 inches out the floor level

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

raw containers and cooked food containers without any order or separation must be separate raw and cooked food containers inside cooler units to avoid cross contamination

MINOROther
*45 First Aid

missing first aid kit on site must be have first aid kit on site

CRITICALSanitation
*42 cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening

hermetic containers with soils, debris and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

food containers without covers or lids food containers must be have lids or covers to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

cooler dirty inside and outside with debris, soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit.

MINORSanitation
*33 Sanitizing solution intergrated in dish. machine

missing sanitizing solutions on site must be have setup at 3c sink 50 ppm chlorine concentration sanitizer bucket 100 ppm chlorine concentration

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM supervisory capacity up to 4 establishment

missing current RFSM certificate on site must be have RFSM registered with the city

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site

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MAR 31
2021
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources

utensils and equipment under water and electric expose lines unused equipment and utensils must be storage in a clean and dry area

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

missing current food handler cards on site must be have food handler cards on site

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage

food containers at floor level food containers must be 6 inches out the floor level

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

expired RFSM certificate must be have FSM registered with the city

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

work sink with broken hot water faucet must be replace or repair to proper condition

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

walls inside kitchen area with gaps in all areas must be replace or repair to avoid pest harboring

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment-space to allow access for cleaning

equipment on site must be have space to cleaning

CRITICALSanitation
*38 Time/temperature controlled for safety food, slacking. Food temperature at 5 degrees Celsius (41

warmers units at 130 F or below cooler units at 46 F back area verified cooler equipment maintain proper food temperature at 40 F or below to avoid cross contamination verified warmer units mai

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

missing some date marking on food containers inside cooler units must be have date marks on all food containers in all areas

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

cooler units dirty inside and outside must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination

SEP 29
2020
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizer bucket at kitchen area must be have sanitizer bucket at 100 ppm Chlorine concentration

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing employee health policies and procedures

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

missing RFSM certificate must be have FSM registered with the city

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Outfitter-Food Temperatures (Cold).

RI cooler 48F must be maintain proper food temperature at 40 F or below

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINOROther
*45 First Aid

missing first aid kit must be have first aid kit

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit

FEB 13
2020
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

vent hood dirty with soils, burn deposits and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

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

missing date marking on food containers inside cooler units must be date mark food containers in all areas

MINOROther
*45 Premises free of litter

thrash cans full of litter must be empty during operational hours

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

shelving food areas dirty with food debris and soils accumulations must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALOther
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

PIC must be ensure food containers with out day or dates must be discard to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

cooking equipment with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site PIC or RFSM must be on site during operational hours

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site

AUG 26
2019
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

missing current pest control ticket must be have current pest control ticket

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizer buckets at kitchen area must be have sanitizer bucket 200 ppm Chlorine concentration during operational hours

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

PIC must be ensure discard food containers with expired dates or not date marking

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

vent hood dirty with grease accumulations and soils residues must be clean to avoid cross contamination

MINORSanitation
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site must be have RFSM on site during operational hours

CRITICALSanitation
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

PIC must be ensure not bare hand contact with ready TCS food use utensils or gloves to prevent cross contamination

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

FEB 27
2019
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing food handler cards must be have food handler cards on site

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

hand sink drainage not removing waste water must be replace or repair to proper condition

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

holes on walls inside kitchen area must be closed to avoid pest harboring

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

expired RFSM certification must be have FSM registered with the city

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

air ducts dirty with soils accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

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

missing labeling on all food containers all food containers must be have common names

MINORSanitation
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

ceiling dark colors and rough surfaces to be clean must be replace or repair to smooth easy to clean ceiling tiles walls with rough surfaces dirty with soils accumulations must be replace or repair

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

PIC must be discard food containers without day or date marking missing date marking on all food containers inside cooler units all food containers must have date marking

AUG 21
2018
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date

needs date marking

CRITICALSanitation
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

handsink used to store towel. HS used for handwashing only

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows

back door opened. must be closed

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

employees not wearing hair nets

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

towel stored on handsink. must be stored in sanitizer

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

lights must be cleaned and sanitized(shield cover)

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

hand sink used to store towel. must be used for handwashing only

MAR 9
2018
PASSED
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

vent hood dirty must be clean to avoid encrusted grease contamination

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

open gap on wall must be repair to avoid pest contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions

walls, ceiling dirty with soiled encrusted grease must be clean to avoid grease contamination

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

FEB 22
2018
FAILED
14 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

missing pest control ticket must be have current pest control ticket

MINORSanitation
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.

walls, ceilings and floors soiled encrusted with grease and debris

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

using non approved food containers must be use approved commercial food containers

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy

vent hood not working properly vent hood must be work to properly extract fumes and avoid grease condensation on walls and ceilings

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

hand sink drainage blocked drainage must be working properly according to code to avoid contamination

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

missing food containers with proper labeling inside cooler units must be have food labeling information

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

equipment with grease deposits and debris equipment must be clean of encrusted soils and debris

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing food handler cards

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

food containers with excessive expired dates must be discard to avoid hazard food contamination

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

missing date marking - food containers front sandwich unit - must be have date marking to avoid potential hazard food

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

SERIOUSSanitation
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

SEP 11
2017
PASSED
14 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath

SALSA RANCHERO IMMEDIATELY PLACED IN THE REFRIGERATOR WELL ABOVE 135.0 F

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

COOKED RICE: 118.0 F

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

REMOVE EXCESS MOISTURE FROM THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR ALL KITCHEN STAFF

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

DATE MARK ALL COOKED FOODS HELD FOR LATER USE

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THEM (ALSO SUPPLY A PROBE FOOD THERMOMETER)

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES SEEN IN THE KITCHEN

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

PERSONAL DRINKS ON A FOOD PREP SURFACE

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

COOKED FOODS RESTING ON THE FLOOR

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

CLEAN INTAKE VENT (DINING ROOM)

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

ADDRESS GAP (FRP) (KITCHEN)

MINORSanitation
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

CLEAN THE TOILET BOWL AND SEAT IN THE RESTROOM

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN FOR THE HAND SINK (KITCHEN)

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE

MAR 29
2017
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

DENTED CAN OF LECHE CONDENSED MILK (DISCARDED)

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

DATE MARK ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INTENDED FOR LATER USE

CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

DO NOT STORE FOOD CONTAINERS DIRECTLY ATOP FOOD

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN THE GASKETS OF THE REACH IN COOLERS

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

CLEAN THE DUSTY INTAKE VENT IN THE DINING ROOM

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

ADDRESS THE CEILING TILE THAT IS FALLING DOWN OVER THE CASH REGISTER.

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

SALSA AT 51.9 F

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