FEB 21
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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EL TACASO.
YOUR CALL. 62/100
2739 W NORTHWEST HWY · BACHMAN LAKE, DALLAS
Last inspected February 21, 2024 · passed
16 of 16 inspections passed. 20 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
16 passed
VIOLATIONS
67
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*27 Cool TCS foods using other effective means
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty RIC gaskets and WIC gaskets
AUG 22023PASSED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 2
2023
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed cooked beef in WIC @ 43.5 F, 45.3 F
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed chile with cheese @ 110 F
*21 Responding correctly to the inspector#s questions as they relate to the specific food operation.
food manager could not tell inspector proper hot holding temperatures
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
FEB 132023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 13
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
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*27 Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment
Use steel/aluminum containers to store food in WIC (onins), not plastic bags
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean under equipment, baseboards, venthood, RIC gaskets
AUG 92022PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 9
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Keep hot hold food at 135 F or higher at all times. Observed potatoes (cooked) at 80 F
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*31 No soap at handsink
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty shelves in WIC
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Repair lights under venthood as wel as provide a light shield for one of the lights (missing shield)
JAN 42022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 4
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed cooked foods held under the steam table, not held hot. COS
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed eggs stored with tomatoes in RIC.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Observed dirty floor under equipment.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Health permit not posted. Call 214-670-8083 for info.
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JUL 262021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 26
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed beef 124 degrees F
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Observed broken container patched with duct tape
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
set up 3-comp sink in order: wash, rinse, sanitize
JUN 102021PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 10
2021
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed cheese 55 degrees F, diced onions 49 degrees F, and diced tomato 54 degrees F. RIC temperatures both 50 degrees F.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed beef 120.7 degrees F.
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed bags of diced onions in container with blood from meat. Observed raw shelled eggs over cooked meat
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty styrofoam serving containers being used
*14 When to wash hands
Wash hands after coming in from outside
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Observed no RFSM on site
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
Observed washing hands in 3-compartment sink
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
Observed no rinse compartment in 3-compartment sink. Set up sink in order: Wash, rinse, sanitize
*34 Pest Control
Provide pest control report
NOV 242020PASSED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 24
2020
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed cheese 52 degrees F.
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw eggs over RTE, Raw meat over water.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Observed 3-comp <10 ppm Cl
APR 212020PASSED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 21
2020
PASSED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed RIC's 50 degrees F and 55 degrees F.
*14 Gloves single use
Observed re-using gloves and not changing gloves between taks.
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
Observed dough under soap dispenser.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Observed hand sink used for food prep
NOV 202019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 20
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
Observed sanitizer in 3-comp 200 ppm Chlorine
*40 Reuse of single service articles
Observed re-using butter container to store prepared foods.
APR 302019PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 30
2019
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
*47 Other Violations
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
*39 Cutting surfaces.
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
OCT 222018PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 22
2018
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
condiments stored inside the designated hand wash sink
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
boxes of cilantro stored on the floor
APR 242018PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 24
2018
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Handwashing signage
Have handwash signs at each handsink area, including restrooms
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*32 Damaged Equipment
OCT 112017PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 11
2017
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Obtain City of Dallas registered food service manager certificate, at least one employee needs to have it that is on site at all times
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
meatn below 135
*34 Pest Control
obsrved a roach in the wall going behind trash can
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
renew RFSM
*12 A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (
establishment needs to have written procedures for employees to report foodborne symptoms or ask for dr note when returning to work
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
do not stack salsa cups on open top cooler
APR 262017PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 26
2017
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
repair ceiling tiles in the facility
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
renew the City of Dallas Registered Food Service Manager certificate. Expired on 3/2/2017
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
roach observed in the food prep area
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace the air gaskets in the reach in cooler
NOV 32016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 3
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
cilantro in containers on the floor. elevate six inches above the floor
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
observed employee not wash hands after completing a separate task outside the establishment and returning to prepare food.
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