El Sabor De Mi Tierra
8630 E Rl Thornton Frwy #101, Dallas, TX 75228 · 75228 · Restaurant
Passed all 15 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-01-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean ovens, coolers gaskets
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks stored next to clean utensils
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food sit on floor store food 6 inches off the floor
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw shelled eggs stored above rte food in walk in cooler
*40 Reuse of single service articles
do not reuse single use articles
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
thawing method under cold running water no ambient temperatures
2023-07-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*14 Cleaning procedure--steps w/ clean water
follow proper handwashing procedures
*32 Damaged Equipment
wic 60 degrees f
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label food storage containers
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
hang mops to dry
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
sanitizer bucket sit on floor
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
replace gaskets around cooler doors
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
food manager with certificate not on site
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
observed employee washed hands at 3 com sink-use hand sink to wash hands
2023-01-11 Pass Routine 6
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks-separate from the consumers food
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
mops shall be hang to dry
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair leaking faucet on mop sink
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean ceiling tiles, vents, floor
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor (meat in walk in cooler, and onion)
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
repair gaskets around cooler doors
2022-06-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*35 Hair Restraints effective
employee shall cover hair
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors (ric, wic, wif), clean shelves
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged floor/cove base tiles, caulk around prep sink and hand sink
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottle
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
observed employees put gloves on without washing hands wash hands before donning new gloves
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
store utensils 6 inches off the floor
*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area
kid
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
thawing process under cold running water not standing water
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed potatoes in hand sink and knife on hand sink
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
sanitization required after washing
2021-12-09 Pass Routine 4
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, shelves, coolers inside
*14 Gloves single use
change gloves when you changed a task
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
use a proper method to cool down tcs food
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the ground, observed sugar and creamer sit on floor
2021-06-01 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
rfsm certificate expired
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler door
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
no standing water
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottle
*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
missing ceiling tiles, replace wet ceiling tiles
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
sign about inspection report
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
wood tortilla press machine not allowed
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensil in hand sink
2020-12-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide in restroom
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
wash hands before donning new gloves
2020-06-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
store sanitizer bucket off floor
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition
bleach more than 200 ppm
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide covered receptacle
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
beans 113, eggs 118 degrees f
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw shelled eggs stoed above cooked beans in walk in cooler
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed fruit flies
2020-01-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Do not store raw eggs over ready to eat foods(Lettuce).
*18 Chemicals requirements in 40 CFR -Tolerance
Sanitizer [concentration] too high(200 ppm Cl).
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
All food handling employees need food handler certificates.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Do not store food on the floor(Tomatillos, Limes, Potatoes).
*38 Except as specified in paragraph (4) of this subsection, time/temperature controlled for safety
Observed food being defrosted at room temperature.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Dirty vent in WIC.
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
Observed personal items being stored over cups.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Need sign about the inspection report.
2019-07-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
HOT HOLD NOT IN TEMPERATURE
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER PRODUCE
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DIRTY COOLER RACKS
2018-12-20 Pass Routine 3
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
2018-06-07 Pass Routine 3
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
2017-11-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*47 Handwashing signage
2017-04-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*40 Reuse of single service articles
using containers that are used for one time use only.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide the grease trap record for the establishment.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
All food in the hot hold unit was not hot enough. ( Rice at 125, beef at 122, pork at 122, and barbecoa at 122 degrees f. ) All food should be at 135 and above for maintaining good temperatures.
*31 No soap at handsink
provide soap in the men restroom .
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
Date mark all TCS foods ( meats , cheeses , sauces etc.)
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
using containers with old product ( reuse containers) but different product on the inside of the container. ( wrong name or wrong product.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
ladies restroom needs a new cover lid trash can.
*35 Hair Restraints effective
provide the hair restraints
2016-10-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
The hot TCS cooked food ( pork ) on the stove was at 120 degrees.
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
chmeical bottles stored next to the single use lids ( hanging on the rack )
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
all equipment must be inverted (single use items as well as pots/ pans in storage. )
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
a sack of rice was siting on the ground in dry storage. the pineapples and eggs sitting on the ground in the walk in cooler. food in the walk in freezer sitting on the floor.
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
remove the napkin from the inside of the small refrigerator unit.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
trash can lid is broken ( replace the lid )
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
the TCS food in the walk in cooler didn't have the expiration dates ( beef, refried beans, chicken, pork )
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