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El Rincon Tapatio

127 W Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75208 · 75208 · Restaurant

Passed all 14 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
14
13 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-30
Pass Rate
93%
0 failures
Score
27/100
BEAT
14 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-07-30
No failures across all 14 inspections on record
44 sanitation violations found across 13 inspections
21 other violations found across 9 inspections
Sanitation critical 44×
Other critical 21×
Food Storage & Handling critical 19×
Food Temperature critical
Employee Hygiene critical
Documentation & Training minor
Facility Condition critical
Pest Activity critical
Plumbing & Waste serious
2025-07-30 Pass New Retail Food 2022

No violations found.

2024-02-14 Pass Routine
9
minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

Date mark rice in RIC , observed no sticker of 1st day

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wiping cloths need to be in the bucket when not in use

minor Other

*31 No soap at handsink

hand soap observed with no hand soap

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

Plates observed chipped/ damaged. not to be used

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

3 comp sink observed to have a small leak

minor Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Utensils need to be properly stored , not between wall/ unit

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Ceiling fans observed have dust, shall clean debris

serious Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed 2 cans with bent / damaged rim, shall remove

minor Documentation & Training

*47 Other Violations

display a choke poster

2023-09-29 Pass Routine
4
serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

REPAIR LEAK AT 2 COMP SINK

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT ALL HOURS OF OPERATION

minor Sanitation

*35 Hair Restraints effective

PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR DISH WASHER . OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE ON MEAT SLICER AND ON TOP OF PREP TABLE

minor Other

*40 Store single-service item in original package

2023-02-19 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
minor Other

*31 No soap at handsink

hand sink must be stocked with soap

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

provide commercial grade containers

critical Food Temperature

*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods

do not cool foods at room temperatures

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

replace damaged ceiling tiles

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

all rte foods must be date marked

minor Employee Hygiene

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

store personal food away from food storage areas

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label chemical spray bottles

2022-09-17 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

OBSERVED: HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON COVERS OF PIPES LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLERS, GRIME BUILD UP ON FLOORS O

critical Other

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN WALK IN COOLERS NOT COVERED, COVER.

critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE STEAK AND PRODUCE, ARRANGE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLES WITH TOXIC CHEMICALS NOT LABELED. LABEL SPRAY BOTTLES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

OBSERVED LOOSE AND BOWING FRP WALLS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, OBSERVED CRACK AND UNLEVELED FLOOR IN KITCHEN, REPAIR. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM, REPAIR.

critical Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

OBSERVED POOLING OF WATER, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND BOWING FRP WALLS, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.

critical Sanitation

*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SCREWS OF CHIP WARMER, CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW TACO MEAT 52.3F, SLICED TOMATO 50.4F, PICO 53.2F. MOVE ALL FOOD IN PREP RIC TO UPRIGHT RIC THAT ARE FUNCTIONING.

minor Sanitation

*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BLACK RESIDUE BUILD UP, CLEAN.

2021-10-04 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 16
minor Employee Hygiene

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

PERSONAL DRINK STORED IN PREP AREA

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SLICED TOMATOES 44*F, GUACAMOLE 45*F IN CHU

minor Sanitation

*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color

REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE

minor Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOORS

critical Other

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

COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS

critical Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

LACK OF HANDWASHING

minor Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

CARDBOARD BOX USED TO STORED FOOD ITEMS ; WIPING CLOTH STORED UNDER CUTTING BOARDS

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

PASTOR 76*F UN HHU

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

CLEAN ALL

minor Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLES FOR SCOOPING

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS

critical Pest Activity

*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

OBSERVED FLIES ENTERING THROUGH OPEN DOOR

minor Pest Activity

*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep

REMOVE FLY HANGERS FROM OVER FOOD ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE

critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW MEATS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS

2021-03-25 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 12
critical Other

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

COVER ALL FOODS

minor Documentation & Training

*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

PROVIDE FOR ALL

minor Other

*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI

PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

critical Sanitation

*14 Wash hands after all other activities

LACK OF HAND WASHING

minor Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

WIPING CLOTH UNDER CUTTING BOARD

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

minor Other

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAP

critical Food Temperature

*39 Loosely cover cooling foods

COVER FOODS

minor Employee Hygiene

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

PERSONAL DRINKS STORED ON PREP TABLE

critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW MEATS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE

2020-05-29 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
minor Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

THAWING IN STANDING WATER

minor Other

*31 No soap at handsink

PROVIDE FOR ALL

minor Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

BOW USED FOR SCOOPING FOOD ITEMS

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

REMOVE ALL DAMAGED EQUIPMENT

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW SHRIMP 56*F STORED ON PREP TABLE, CHEESE 49*F ABOVE COLD HOLD

critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW MEATS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS

critical Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

LACK OF HAND WASHING

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WIPING CLOTHS HANGING FROM EMPLOYEES BODY AND STORED ON PREP TABLE

minor Employee Hygiene

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

PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH CUSTOMER ITEMS

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS

2019-11-19 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
minor Other

*31 No soap at handsink

PROVIDE FOR ALL

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

RICE STORED UNDER HHU 108*F

minor Sanitation

*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color

REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE; REMOVE EXPOSED WOOD AND CARDBOARD FROM WALL

critical Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

LACK OF HAND WASHING

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW EGGS AT 57*F, PICO DE GALLO 45*F, CHEESE 52*F,JALAPENO & SALSA STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR

minor Sanitation

*33 Warewashing machine, sink - cleaned every 24 hrs

CLEAN THOROUGHLY

minor Other

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH HANGING FROM EMPLOYEES; WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE

2019-05-14 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
critical Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

a/c filter vents dirty with dust and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

minor Documentation & Training

* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

missing current RFSM certification must be have FSM registered with the city

critical Sanitation

*44 Receptacles prevent debris, insect, rodents, allow for cleaning

waste water receptacles dirty with food debris and litter must be clean to avoid contamination

critical Sanitation

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

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

critical Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

holes on ceiling and water marks must be replace or repair to avoid contamination

critical Sanitation

*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

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

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

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

critical Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

cooler units dirty inside with food debris and soils residues must be clean and sanitize to sight and touch

minor Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

2018-10-11 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

cement floors on prep kitchen area rough surfaces floors must be have smooth surfaces and easy to clean ceiling holes at water heater back area must be repair to avoid contamination

critical Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

date marking missing on food containers inside cooler units must be date marking to avoid cross contamination

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

water leak at dish washing machine must be repair to proper condition

critical Sanitation

*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions

back stock room floors with litter and dust accumulation must be clean to avoid contamination

2018-04-20 Pass Routine
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing date marking must be have date marking in all food containers

minor Sanitation

*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

concentration zero at sanitizer bucket concentration at 100 ppm chlorine at sanitizer bucket concentration at 50 ppm chlorine at 3c sink

minor Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

some food containers missing labels back area and inside Wi cooler

minor Sanitation

*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.

all floors dirty must be clean during operational hours

2017-10-04 Pass Routine
8
serious Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

DENTED CAN CHIPOTLE MUST BE REMOVED FROM SHELVES

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

NO DATES ON PREPARED FOOD ITEMS MUST BE DATE MARKED

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

LIGHT COMING THROUGH BACK DOOR MUST BE SEALED

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED STORED ON FLOOR MUST BE COVERED STORE SIX INCHES OFF THE GROUND

minor Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE STORED PROPERLY

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

LABELS MISSING ON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE LABELED

minor Plumbing & Waste

*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids

DUMPSTER WITH LIDS OPENED NOTE: DUMPSTER MUST REMAIN CLOSED WITH LIDS

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

HOLES IN WALL AND GAP BETWEEN HOLE AND WALL NOTE: MUST BE SEALED

2017-03-29 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
critical Pest Activity

*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES PRESENT

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS (TORTILLAS)

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

HAND SINK HAD A LARGE DISH RESTING INSIDE

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING AND INTAKE VENTS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA

minor Facility Condition

*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR WALLS THAT ARE DAMAGED

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN THE BUILDING (PUBLIC RESTROOMS AND THE HAND SINKS IN THE KITCHEN)

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