EL RIO GRANDE #1 / TAQUERIA.

City of Dallas

5308 MAPLE AVE · LOVE FIELD, DALLAS

Last inspected 2024.

14 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jan 2024.

Last inspected Jan 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
VIOLATIONS
81
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 14
2024
PASS 5 violations
2 pts Food Temperature
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods

Menado cooling at room temperature. use proper cooling method

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Observed wet wiping cloths on the counter

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Invert single-service lids at front counter

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Detail clean the vent hood filters

1 pts Other
*45 Drying Mops-air dry

Hang wet mops to dry

JUN 8
2023
PASS 4 violations
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed chile relino @ 123.1 F

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
1 pts Other
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

rovide cover for chips, beef, and chicken on cool down

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean dirty RIC/RIF gaskets

DEC 17
2022
PASS 6 violations
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed beef soup @ 117.7, cheese @ 43.5

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

Observed cooking equipment sitting on floor by storage shelves

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean dirty gaskets on all RICs

1 pts Sanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair small leak on hand wash only sink by 3-comp sink

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide covered receptacle for women's restroom

MAR 16
2022
PASS 4 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw meat stored over bagged plantains in RIC.

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

Observed water leak at handsink and near water hose.

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

Must datemark food items.

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

All coolers/freezers need easily viewable thermometers.

OCT 19
2021
PASS 7 violations
1 pts Other
*47 Other Violations

Do not over stock food inside of reach in cooler

1 pts Pest Activity
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

Cover pork skins inside of warmer- Protect from pests

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Observed employee drinks in a designated location

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Replace rubber gaskets on RIC/true

1 pts Facility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Service reach in cooler true -running high 50 degrees

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

Must date mark RTE food

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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APR 6
2021
PASS 6 violations
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed meatball 128 degrees F, chicken in soup 117 degrees F, and chili relleno 131 degrees F.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty single-use lids

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm Cl. Observed 3-comp sink >400 ppm Q.A.

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Observed using towel as non-slip mat under cutting board

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

Observed knife stored in gap between sink and wall

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide covered trash in womens restroom (for blood-containing sanitary product disposal)

OCT 27
2020
PASS 10 violations
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed pork ribs 126 degrees F, chicken soup 129 degrees F. Unit 120 degrees F.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed dented can

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty can opener blade

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Observed chemical spray bottle w/ no label

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide thermometer in RIC

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment has cracks and corners

Observed cracked food bin lids

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

Observed dead insects in boiler room.

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

Observed uncovered rice

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair wall

1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Observed dirty walls

MAR 24
2020
PASS 5 violations
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed pork 122 degrees F, chicken 130 degrees F, eggs 128 degrees F.

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Observed sanitizer bucket next to food product

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Observed sanitizer bucket on floor, towel left on prep table

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal hand sink to wall. Observed RFP detached from wall.

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Observed missing thermometer in RIC

JUL 16
2019
PASS 10 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed tomato 69.6 degrees F, lettuce 69 degrees F, sour cream 69.5 degrees F. RIC 54.1 degrees F. Another RIC was 47.8 degrees F.

3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed chicken at 120.6 degrees F, carnitas at 124.6 degrees F. Food on bottom is hot. Keep rotated to ensure food stays hot.

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Do not place cleaners above food product.

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide thermometers for all RIC's.

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Do not use towels as anti-slip surface under cuting board. must be non-absorbent material.

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Observed several live cockroaches, including small juveniles. Observed flies around discarded vegetables.

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

Cover food in bulk bins.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, floor

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair wall where corner is coming apart. Replace damaged ceiling tiles.

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide cover for trash in womens restroom.

JAN 16
2019
PASS 4 violations
2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels
2 pts Other
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
1 pts Sanitation
*45 Attachments to walls and ceilings shall be easily cleanable
JUL 6
2018
PASS 6 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Hose dispensing sanitizer too long. Must be cut to avoid back siphonage.

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Must provide & register CFM with City to get RFSM

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Expired FH. Must provide updated FH.

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.

Leak on faucet 3CS. Must be fixed

1 pts Facility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

Holes on wall. Must be sealed.

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Towels stored on prep table. Must be stored in bucket with sanitizer.

JAN 8
2018
PASS 5 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Always set wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses

1 pts Facility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

cover ceiling in taqueria by boiler room

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Obtain City of Dallas registered food service manager certificate, at least one employee needs to have it that is on site at all times

2 pts Sanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

need quat sanitizer test strips

AUG 2
2017
PASS 5 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*03 Vending Machine. Hot Hold (135øF or higher)

pork 119° F, tamales I24°F

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

cheese, ham,

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

raw chicken above raw meat

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

leaking inside cooler

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the cooler gasket

FEB 17
2017
PASS 4 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*03 Vending Machine. Hot Hold (135øF or higher)

grean bean: 122'f

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

provide cover/lid for all food containers

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

no towel allow under the cutting board

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