SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

EL TACASO #3.

BEAT. 45/100

902 N WESTMORELAND RD FRONT · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS

Last inspected January 11, 2024 · passed

37 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
16 passed
VIOLATIONS
115
includes 37 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 11
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

Keep all medicines/ointment or creams in designated area not next to dishes

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

For all commercially made products that are opened & not used within 24 hrs place/write date they were opened

JUL 14
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

Mark the date in which commercially made products (ham, cheese) were opened

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

Cover food containers with food inside of them

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean stains/build-up on equipment

JAN 30
2023
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

When cooling food (rice) it must be cooled to 70 F within the first 2 hrs

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items used according to law

Chlorine concentration too high in sanitizer solution> should be between 50-100 ppm Cl

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

Get chlorine test strips

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Do not use absorbent materials to place utensils in between use

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Other Violations

Register food manager certificates with City of Dallas

AUG 16
2022
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Diced tomatoes found/observed at 50 F

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Sanitizer water in 3-compartment sink

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site

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

Date mark any ready-to-eat food that is kept for more than 24 hours

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

Don't use wiping cloths to absorb moisture

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label bins with dry ingredients

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Repaint floors so that they are smooth

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

Keep copies of food handler cards on site

JUN 26
2022
PASSED
11 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

Observed staff member just wash hands inside of the 3 compartment sink-non hand washing sink

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Observed flies throughout the establishment

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

Replace worn cutting board as often as needed

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

Label drink dispensers

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Properly store medication-not in food prep area

CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed diced potatoes out at room temperature at 93 F, must be maintained at 135 F or higher

CRITICALFood Temperature
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Check the temperature of topping cooler tomatoes

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed refried beans at 76 F, inside of reach-in-cooler/staff tried to take it out/store in the other building

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

No sanitizer observed in the sanitizing sink- must wash dishes and then sanitize them

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

No food handler cards, expired 11-2021

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Label food squeeze bottles

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MAR 26
2022
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Properly store personal drinks away from food prep areas.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cool TCS foods using other effective means

Observed cooked meat, pork out at room temperature--cool down correctly.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site during the inspection.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

All food staff must be trained in food safety.

MINORSanitation
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use

Single service forks stored face up(invert).

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Label all food squeeze bottles(sauces).

CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Refried beans observed at 104 Degrees F--stored on top of steam well--double stacked. Hot holding temperatures must be maintained at 135 Degrees F or higher.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Daylight seen underneath back door--NOT RODENT PROOF!!

CRITICALFood Temperature
*47 Other Violations

Order more food ontainers--cooling and storing food items. CO2 tank must chained to rack.

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

All cooked meats/cooked vegetables must be properly datemarked 7 days.

MINORChemical Safety
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Provide chemical test strips.

MINOROther
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

No hot water at hand sink--women's restroom.

JUN 3
2021
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

PIC missing RFSM certificate must be have FSM registered with the city

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors under equipment dirty with food debris and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing employee health policies and procedures

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing current grease trap ticket on site must be have current grease trap ticket on site

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

missing current pest control ticket on site must be have current pest control ticket on site

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizer buckets set up at kitchen areas must be have setup at: 100 ppm chlorine concentration at sanitizer buckets

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site RFSM must be on site during operational hours

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

cooler units dirty inside with food debris and spills must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination

NOV 9
2020
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

using recycle containers as food containers inside cooler units must be us approved containers as food containers

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

shelving inside cooler units rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALPest Activity
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

3c sink with a leak at opener hand level middle sink must be replace or repair to proper condition to avoid pest harboring

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing employee health policies and procedures

APR 23
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

raw eggs 67 F

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
NOV 8
2019
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*33 Warewashing machine, sink - cleaned before use

PIC must be ensure employees clean 3c sink after prep raw food

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

MINORSanitation
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

floors with cracks and rough surfaces at preparation and kitchen areas must be repair to have smooth and easy to clean non-food surfaces

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

food contact surfaces dirty with soils and food debris inside prep areas must be sanitize during operational hours to avoid cross contamination

MINORSanitation
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

missing labels on all food containers must be label food containers in all areas

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

missing date marking on food containers must be have date mark on food containers in all areas

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

missing cover or lids on food containers must be have cover or lids on all food containers

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing test strips must be have chlorine test strips to verified chemical concentration missing sanitizing solutions at kitchen and prep area must be set up 3 c sink at: 50 ppm chlorine concen

MAY 30
2019
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

potato 97'f

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

observed raw eggs store next to ham and cooked food

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

observed mold in the cooler

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

all food prep employees must have food handler card

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

provide date marking for all foods in coolers

MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

no cutting food on the carbon board

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

no towel allow under the cutting board

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

observed flies in the kitchen

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

provide cover for all food containers

NOV 14
2018
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw eggs store with sauces, ham, cheeses raw eggs store together with lettuce

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

no towel allow under the cutting board

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

10 ppm chlorine

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

all foods in cooler

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

washing towel at hand sink

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

eating in prep area

MAY 22
2018
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Employee observed eating with in the production area of kitchen.

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Rusty shelving in reach in cooler.

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

Multiple items in reach in cooler lacking date marking.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Light bulb not functioning under vent hood in production area of kitchen.

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Please post a sign or placard notifying customers that latest health inspection report is available upon request.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

Employee observed plating tacos with bare hands.

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Moist mop cloth on counter at time of inspection.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Stainless steel sanitizer bucket not clearly identified

NOV 20
2017
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

Employee observed moving foods in container with bare hands. Gloves not observed donned at time of inspection

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Foods stored in reach in coolers stored in non-orginal plastic containers without label of common name of foods.

MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Shelves show signs of rust. Such surfaces should be smooth.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Dust and lint on light fixtures in production area of kitchen.

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap

Employee observed rinsing off hands under running water briefly and then donning gloves.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Sanitizer bucket (Stainless steel) not labeled in three compartment sink.

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

Multiple items in reach in coolers not date marked.

APR 19
2017
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

DISCARD TCS PAST 7 DAYS ENSURE ALL TCS ARE DATE MARKED

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

AS DUMP SINK AND TO HOLD TRASH

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

DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS NO EATING OR DRINKING IN FOOD PREP AREA

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW EGGS 61 DEGREE F

MINORSanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

NOT AT 3 COMP SINK

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

COOKED POTATOS 77, 110 DEGREE F COS

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

200 PPM CHLORINE FOR WIPING CLOTHS

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
OCT 24
2016
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

WITH TORTILLA

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

NO TOWEL UNDER CUTTING BOARD

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW EGG 65(DEGREE F)

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

POTATO NEXT TO SANITIZING BUCKET ALOE VERA OVER TORTILLAS

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

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