FEB 14
2024
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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EL RINCON TAPATIO.
BEAT. 31/100
127 W JEFFERSON BLVD · BISHOP ARTS, DALLAS
Last inspected February 14, 2024 · passed
38 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
115
includes 38 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Date mark rice in RIC , observed no sticker of 1st day
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping cloths need to be in the bucket when not in use
*31 No soap at handsink
hand soap observed with no hand soap
*32 Damaged Equipment
Plates observed chipped/ damaged. not to be used
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
3 comp sink observed to have a small leak
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Utensils need to be properly stored , not between wall/ unit
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Ceiling fans observed have dust, shall clean debris
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed 2 cans with bent / damaged rim, shall remove
*47 Other Violations
display a choke poster
SEP 292023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR LEAK AT 2 COMP SINK
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT ALL HOURS OF OPERATION
*35 Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR DISH WASHER . OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE ON MEAT SLICER AND ON TOP OF PREP TABLE
*40 Store single-service item in original package
FEB 192023PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 19
2023
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 No soap at handsink
hand sink must be stocked with soap
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
provide commercial grade containers
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
do not cool foods at room temperatures
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace damaged ceiling tiles
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
all rte foods must be date marked
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
store personal food away from food storage areas
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label chemical spray bottles
SEP 172022PASSED10 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 17
2022
PASSED
10 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
*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.
*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.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLES WITH TOXIC CHEMICALS NOT LABELED. LABEL SPRAY BOTTLES.
*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.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED POOLING OF WATER, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND BOWING FRP WALLS, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SCREWS OF CHIP WARMER, CLEAN.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.
*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.
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BLACK RESIDUE BUILD UP, CLEAN.
OCT 42021PASSED16 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2021
PASSED
16 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK STORED IN PREP AREA
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SLICED TOMATOES 44*F, GUACAMOLE 45*F IN CHU
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOORS
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
LACK OF HANDWASHING
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
CARDBOARD BOX USED TO STORED FOOD ITEMS ; WIPING CLOTH STORED UNDER CUTTING BOARDS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
PASTOR 76*F UN HHU
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN ALL
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLES FOR SCOOPING
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
OBSERVED FLIES ENTERING THROUGH OPEN DOOR
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
REMOVE FLY HANGERS FROM OVER FOOD ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW MEATS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
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MAR 252021PASSED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 25
2021
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOODS
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI
PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
LACK OF HAND WASHING
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
WIPING CLOTH UNDER CUTTING BOARD
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAP
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
COVER FOODS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINKS STORED ON PREP TABLE
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW MEATS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
MAY 292020PASSED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 29
2020
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
THAWING IN STANDING WATER
*31 No soap at handsink
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
BOW USED FOR SCOOPING FOOD ITEMS
*32 Damaged Equipment
REMOVE ALL DAMAGED EQUIPMENT
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW SHRIMP 56*F STORED ON PREP TABLE, CHEESE 49*F ABOVE COLD HOLD
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW MEATS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
LACK OF HAND WASHING
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTHS HANGING FROM EMPLOYEES BODY AND STORED ON PREP TABLE
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH CUSTOMER ITEMS
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS
NOV 192019PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 19
2019
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 No soap at handsink
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
RICE STORED UNDER HHU 108*F
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE; REMOVE EXPOSED WOOD AND CARDBOARD FROM WALL
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
LACK OF HAND WASHING
*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
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR
*33 Warewashing machine, sink - cleaned every 24 hrs
CLEAN THOROUGHLY
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH HANGING FROM EMPLOYEES; WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE
MAY 142019PASSED10 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 14
2019
PASSED
10 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
missing current RFSM certification must be have FSM registered with the city
*44 Receptacles prevent debris, insect, rodents, allow for cleaning
waste water receptacles dirty with food debris and litter must be clean to avoid contamination
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
vent hood dirty with grease dripping and soils residues must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
holes on ceiling and water marks must be replace or repair to avoid contamination
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
cooking equipment encrusted with soils accumulations and grease residues must clean to avoid cross contamination
*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
*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
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
OCT 112018PASSED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 11
2018
PASSED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
*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
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
water leak at dish washing machine must be repair to proper condition
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions
back stock room floors with litter and dust accumulation must be clean to avoid contamination
APR 202018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 20
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking must be have date marking in all food containers
*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
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
some food containers missing labels back area and inside Wi cooler
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.
all floors dirty must be clean during operational hours
OCT 42017PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OCT 4
2017
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
DENTED CAN CHIPOTLE MUST BE REMOVED FROM SHELVES
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
NO DATES ON PREPARED FOOD ITEMS MUST BE DATE MARKED
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
LIGHT COMING THROUGH BACK DOOR MUST BE SEALED
*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
*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
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABELS MISSING ON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE LABELED
*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids
DUMPSTER WITH LIDS OPENED NOTE: DUMPSTER MUST REMAIN CLOSED WITH LIDS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
HOLES IN WALL AND GAP BETWEEN HOLE AND WALL NOTE: MUST BE SEALED
MAR 292017PASSED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 29
2017
PASSED
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES PRESENT
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS (TORTILLAS)
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
HAND SINK HAD A LARGE DISH RESTING INSIDE
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING AND INTAKE VENTS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR WALLS THAT ARE DAMAGED
*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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