EL TAQUITO.
5427 EAST GRAND AVE · MUNGER PLACE, DALLAS
15 of 15 inspections passed. 46 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 202023PASSED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Tomato 50'f, ground beef 44.9'f, Keep at 41'f or lower
Cover food stored in WIC/RIC
Replace/clean wet ceiling tiles
NOV 232022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Provide lids for drinking cups
Resurface/replace cutting board
Clean vent hood and bottom of RIF
Fix minor leak at dump sink
APR 62022PASSED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Walk in broken
Meat found at 56.0'f
Re new RFSM
Walk in not working
Pest evidence found
Clean floor next to prep sink
Replace light under vent hood
OCT 72021PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Use proper cooling techniques
Maintain proper holding temperature at 41'f or lower
Obtain RFSM and post
Post consumer advisory
Cover RTE food
Clean inside drink cooler
Replace broken light under vent hood
APR 42021PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed several large pans(Soup/Cheese) cooling at room temperature.
Observed employee touched raw meat and he did not wash hands. Must wash hands after every contamination.
Busted shelving inside walk-in-cooler.
Purses observed in wait area. Properly store.
Encrusted grease build-up on exterior of food equipment. Detail clean as often as needed.
Must designate employees to handle each food item(cook or make RTE food plates).
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SEP 142020PASSED12 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
using recycle containers as food containers inside cooler units must be have approved containers as food containers in all areas to avoid chemical contamination
food containers inside cooler units with out lids or covered all food containers must be have lids or cover to avoid cross contamination
missing employee health policies and procedures
RI cooler unit not working at kitchen area and front area must be replace or repair to maintain proper food temperature of 40 F or below must be verified all equipment is working properly to main
walls on kitchen areas with rough surfaces and cracks walls must be easy to clean with smooth surfaces and in good condition ceiling without smooth surfaces and not heat resistant around vent hood
all cooler units dirty with stagnant water, spills and food debris all cooler units must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination
shelving rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition
cooking equipment dirty with encrusted grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
kitchen trash containers and women trash containers missing lids must be have trash lids or covers to avoid cross contamination also recommended have wheels on trash containers to easy transfer
missing date marks inside freezer units must be have date marking in food containers in all areas
a/c vents dirty with grease accumulations and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination
walls, ceiling and floors dirty with soils, grease deposits, food debris and spills must be clean to avoid cross contamination in all areas
JAN 92020PASSED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
COVER TORTILLA CHIPS IN DRY STORAGE AREA COS
CREAM 44 DEGREE F, PICO 43 DEGREE F
DATE MARK ITEMS IN WIC DAY 1= PREP DATE
AT MENS RESTROOM
JUL 162019PASSED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
prep food in wic out of temperature. voluntary destruction
prep food store in wic with no cover
interior compartment of ice machine dirty
wic not keeping prep food at the require temperature<41
most wipe cloth found on prep surface
food in containers not covered
wic floor under the shelf are dirty
ceiling in hot water heating room need repair
repair gasket of cooler
FEB 62019PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 312018PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CUTTING BOARD
EMPLOYEE COFFEE AND DONUTS ON PREP TABLE
DEAD PESTS IN EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREAS
SANITIZER BUCKET 10PPM
TAKE OUT CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE
MARSHMELLOW LOLLIPOPS LACKED MANUFACTURER INFORMATION
3-COMPARTMENT SINK EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER
RAW SHELL EGGS 77.4°F, GUISADO 48.6°F, BEANS 48.8°F
RAJAS IN PREP COOLER PAST DATE MARK FOLLOW PROPER DATE MARKING PROCEDURES FOR ALL PREPARED FOOD IN STORAGE
JUN 42018PASSED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
BEANS 48.2°F, SAUCE 55.7°F
RAW BEEF PREP OVER CONTAINER OF JALAPENOS
DISHWASHER 10PPM
EMPLOYEE WORKING FOR OVER A YEAR WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CARD
DRY STORAGE BY WALK-IN COOLER
WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING, DRY STORAGE SHELVING, EXTERIOR OF FRYING EQUIPMENT
EMPLOYEE FOOD AND DRINKS ON PREP TABLE WITH STIRRING SPOONS
CUTTING BOARDS
WIPING CLOTHES IN CONTACT WITH RAW BEEF; OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER; UNWRAPPED, RAW PORK STORED ON TOP OF ICE CREAM CONTAINER
RAW CHICKEN THAWING IN STANDING WATER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK
CERTIFICATES EXPIRED 4/16/18
DEC 42017PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
chlorine bucket for serving staff
beans made last night. temperature at the time of inspection was 59.5°F - voluntary discard.
cooked chicken legs
raw beef 47°F, guisado 47°F, cooler thermometer 47°F
food debris on dishwasher pipes, dust accumulation on cameras
OCT 262017PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
cooked ham stored in same bin as raw bacon and raw chorizo
ranchera sauce 54°F; guisado de res 49.6°F, beans 55.9°F, RIC thermometer 50°F
sanitizer bucket
cloth under cutting board, rice reheated in plastic grocery bag
beef 127.7°F
APR 242017PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
repair the burnt out lights in the dry storage area.
clean the tops and lids to containers ( heavily soiled // dirty)
doors on the dumpster should be closed when not in use.
Provide thermometers for all deep freezer ( ice cream freezer missing the thermometer)
cover the taco shells from contamination when sitting on the racks ( top shelf un protected)
provide paper towels at the hand sink in the waiter station
sanitizer not working on the dish machine.
broken gaskets in the reach in coolers.
OCT 202016PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
dry storage light burnt out. replace burnt out bulbs. (SECOND WARNING )
repair the broken gaskets on the two door prep table refrigerator unit.
the doors on the side should be closed when not in use. (SECOND WARNING)
clean the exterior of the stove , refrigerators etc.
handles must be in the upright position when stored in the food product. all scoops must have handle ( use of bowls is not acceptable.
Missing the thermometers for the two freezers. ( atmospheric thermometers. )
the soup was not maintained at 135 degrees and above. ( corn, beef, potatoes, cabbage. )Caldo was 92 degrees
moist wiping clothes under the cutting boards.
all TCS cooked food in the walk in must have an expiration date.
the interior top panel of the micro wave had buildup of old food particles.
potatoes in a pot sitting on table from 12noon to 3pm at 92 degrees when temped.
the exhaust fan is not working in both restrooms.
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