JAN 14
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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EL RIO GRANDE #1 / TAQUERIA.
YOUR CALL. 57/100
5308 MAPLE AVE · LOVE FIELD, DALLAS
Last inspected January 14, 2024 · passed
14 of 14 inspections passed. 22 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
81
includes 22 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
Menado cooling at room temperature. use proper cooling method
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Observed wet wiping cloths on the counter
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Invert single-service lids at front counter
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Detail clean the vent hood filters
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
Hang wet mops to dry
JUN 82023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 8
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed chile relino @ 123.1 F
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*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
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean dirty RIC/RIF gaskets
DEC 172022PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 17
2022
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed beef soup @ 117.7, cheese @ 43.5
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
Observed cooking equipment sitting on floor by storage shelves
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty gaskets on all RICs
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair small leak on hand wash only sink by 3-comp sink
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide covered receptacle for women's restroom
MAR 162022PASSED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 16
2022
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw meat stored over bagged plantains in RIC.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Observed water leak at handsink and near water hose.
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Must datemark food items.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
All coolers/freezers need easily viewable thermometers.
OCT 192021PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 19
2021
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Other Violations
Do not over stock food inside of reach in cooler
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Cover pork skins inside of warmer- Protect from pests
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed employee drinks in a designated location
*32 Damaged Equipment
Replace rubber gaskets on RIC/true
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
Service reach in cooler true -running high 50 degrees
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Must date mark RTE food
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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APR 62021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 6
2021
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*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.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty single-use lids
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm Cl. Observed 3-comp sink >400 ppm Q.A.
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Observed using towel as non-slip mat under cutting board
*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
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide covered trash in womens restroom (for blood-containing sanitary product disposal)
OCT 272020PASSED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 27
2020
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed pork ribs 126 degrees F, chicken soup 129 degrees F. Unit 120 degrees F.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed dented can
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty can opener blade
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Observed chemical spray bottle w/ no label
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide thermometer in RIC
*32 Equipment has cracks and corners
Observed cracked food bin lids
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
Observed dead insects in boiler room.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Observed uncovered rice
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair wall
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Observed dirty walls
MAR 242020PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 24
2020
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed pork 122 degrees F, chicken 130 degrees F, eggs 128 degrees F.
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Observed sanitizer bucket next to food product
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Observed sanitizer bucket on floor, towel left on prep table
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Seal hand sink to wall. Observed RFP detached from wall.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Observed missing thermometer in RIC
JUL 162019PASSED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 16
2019
PASSED
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*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.
*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.
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
Do not place cleaners above food product.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide thermometers for all RIC's.
*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.
*34 Pest Control
Observed several live cockroaches, including small juveniles. Observed flies around discarded vegetables.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover food in bulk bins.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, floor
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair wall where corner is coming apart. Replace damaged ceiling tiles.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide cover for trash in womens restroom.
JAN 162019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 16
2019
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*45 Attachments to walls and ceilings shall be easily cleanable
JUL 62018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 6
2018
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Hose dispensing sanitizer too long. Must be cut to avoid back siphonage.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Must provide & register CFM with City to get RFSM
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Expired FH. Must provide updated FH.
*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.
Leak on faucet 3CS. Must be fixed
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Holes on wall. Must be sealed.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Towels stored on prep table. Must be stored in bucket with sanitizer.
JAN 82018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 8
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Always set wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
cover ceiling in taqueria by boiler room
*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
*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
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
need quat sanitizer test strips
AUG 22017PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 2
2017
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Vending Machine. Hot Hold (135øF or higher)
pork 119° F, tamales I24°F
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
cheese, ham,
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken above raw meat
*32 Damaged Equipment
leaking inside cooler
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for the cooler gasket
FEB 172017PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 17
2017
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Vending Machine. Hot Hold (135øF or higher)
grean bean: 122'f
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
provide cover/lid for all food containers
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
no towel allow under the cutting board
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