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El Taquito

5427 East Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75223 · 75223 · Restaurant

Passed all 15 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
15
13 passed
Last Inspected
2023-06-20
Pass Rate
87%
0 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
15 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-06-20
No failures across all 15 inspections on record
49 sanitation violations found across 15 inspections
20 other violations found across 11 inspections
Sanitation critical 49×
Other critical 20×
Food Temperature critical 16×
Facility Condition critical 12×
Food Storage & Handling critical
Employee Hygiene critical
Documentation & Training minor
Pest Activity critical
2023-06-20 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Tomato 50'f, ground beef 44.9'f, Keep at 41'f or lower

critical Other

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

Cover food stored in WIC/RIC

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Replace/clean wet ceiling tiles

2022-11-23 Pass Routine
4
minor Employee Hygiene

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

Provide lids for drinking cups

minor Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

Resurface/replace cutting board

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean vent hood and bottom of RIF

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix minor leak at dump sink

2022-04-06 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

Walk in broken

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Meat found at 56.0'f

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Re new RFSM

critical Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Walk in not working

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Pest evidence found

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean floor next to prep sink

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace light under vent hood

2021-10-07 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

Use proper cooling techniques

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Maintain proper holding temperature at 41'f or lower

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Obtain RFSM and post

minor Other

*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text

Post consumer advisory

critical Other

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

Cover RTE food

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean inside drink cooler

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace broken light under vent hood

2021-04-04 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans

Observed several large pans(Soup/Cheese) cooling at room temperature.

critical Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep

Observed employee touched raw meat and he did not wash hands. Must wash hands after every contamination.

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Busted shelving inside walk-in-cooler.

minor Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

minor Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Purses observed in wait area. Properly store.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Encrusted grease build-up on exterior of food equipment. Detail clean as often as needed.

minor Other

*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

Must designate employees to handle each food item(cook or make RTE food plates).

2020-09-14 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 12
critical Sanitation

*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

using recycle containers as food containers inside cooler units must be have approved containers as food containers in all areas to avoid chemical contamination

critical Other

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

food containers inside cooler units with out lids or covered all food containers must be have lids or cover to avoid cross contamination

serious Other

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

missing employee health policies and procedures

critical Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

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

minor Sanitation

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

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

critical Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

all cooler units dirty with stagnant water, spills and food debris all cooler units must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

shelving rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition

critical Sanitation

*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

cooking equipment dirty with encrusted grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

critical Facility Condition

*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

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

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing date marks inside freezer units must be have date marking in food containers in all areas

critical Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

a/c vents dirty with grease accumulations and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination

critical Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

walls, ceiling and floors dirty with soils, grease deposits, food debris and spills must be clean to avoid cross contamination in all areas

2020-01-09 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

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

COVER TORTILLA CHIPS IN DRY STORAGE AREA COS

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

CREAM 44 DEGREE F, PICO 43 DEGREE F

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

DATE MARK ITEMS IN WIC DAY 1= PREP DATE

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

AT MENS RESTROOM

2019-07-16 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

*02 Outfitter-Food Temperatures (Cold).

prep food in wic out of temperature. voluntary destruction

critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

prep food store in wic with no cover

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

interior compartment of ice machine dirty

critical Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

wic not keeping prep food at the require temperature<41

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

most wipe cloth found on prep surface

critical Other

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

food in containers not covered

minor Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

wic floor under the shelf are dirty

minor Facility Condition

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

ceiling in hot water heating room need repair

minor Facility Condition

*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

repair gasket of cooler

2019-02-06 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 5
minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing

critical Employee Hygiene

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

critical Other

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

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

2018-07-31 Pass Follow-up
CRITICAL 10
minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

CUTTING BOARD

minor Employee Hygiene

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

EMPLOYEE COFFEE AND DONUTS ON PREP TABLE

critical Sanitation

*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

DEAD PESTS IN EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREAS

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

SANITIZER BUCKET 10PPM

minor Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

TAKE OUT CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE

minor Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

MARSHMELLOW LOLLIPOPS LACKED MANUFACTURER INFORMATION

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

critical Sanitation

*47 Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash

3-COMPARTMENT SINK EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW SHELL EGGS 77.4°F, GUISADO 48.6°F, BEANS 48.8°F

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

RAJAS IN PREP COOLER PAST DATE MARK FOLLOW PROPER DATE MARKING PROCEDURES FOR ALL PREPARED FOOD IN STORAGE

2018-06-04 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 14
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

BEANS 48.2°F, SAUCE 55.7°F

critical Other

*09 Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ

RAW BEEF PREP OVER CONTAINER OF JALAPENOS

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

DISHWASHER 10PPM

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

EMPLOYEE WORKING FOR OVER A YEAR WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CARD

minor Food Storage & Handling

*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

DRY STORAGE BY WALK-IN COOLER

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING, DRY STORAGE SHELVING, EXTERIOR OF FRYING EQUIPMENT

minor Employee Hygiene

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

EMPLOYEE FOOD AND DRINKS ON PREP TABLE WITH STIRRING SPOONS

minor Facility Condition

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

CUTTING BOARDS

critical Other

*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

WIPING CLOTHES IN CONTACT WITH RAW BEEF; OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER; UNWRAPPED, RAW PORK STORED ON TOP OF ICE CREAM CONTAINER

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

minor Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

RAW CHICKEN THAWING IN STANDING WATER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

CERTIFICATES EXPIRED 4/16/18

2017-12-04 Pass Follow-up
CRITICAL 8
serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine bucket for serving staff

critical Food Temperature

*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

beans made last night. temperature at the time of inspection was 59.5°F - voluntary discard.

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

serious Other

*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

cooked chicken legs

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

minor Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

raw beef 47°F, guisado 47°F, cooler thermometer 47°F

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

food debris on dishwasher pipes, dust accumulation on cameras

2017-10-26 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Sanitation

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

cooked ham stored in same bin as raw bacon and raw chorizo

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

ranchera sauce 54°F; guisado de res 49.6°F, beans 55.9°F, RIC thermometer 50°F

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

sanitizer bucket

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

minor Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

cloth under cutting board, rice reheated in plastic grocery bag

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

beef 127.7°F

2017-04-24 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
minor Food Storage & Handling

*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

repair the burnt out lights in the dry storage area.

minor Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

clean the tops and lids to containers ( heavily soiled // dirty)

minor Facility Condition

*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

doors on the dumpster should be closed when not in use.

critical Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Provide thermometers for all deep freezer ( ice cream freezer missing the thermometer)

critical Other

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

cover the taco shells from contamination when sitting on the racks ( top shelf un protected)

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels at the hand sink in the waiter station

minor Sanitation

*25 Chemical sanitizer generated by a device on-site shall be produced by a device that displays the

sanitizer not working on the dish machine.

minor Facility Condition

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

broken gaskets in the reach in coolers.

2016-10-20 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 12
minor Sanitation

*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

dry storage light burnt out. replace burnt out bulbs. (SECOND WARNING )

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

repair the broken gaskets on the two door prep table refrigerator unit.

minor Facility Condition

*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

the doors on the side should be closed when not in use. (SECOND WARNING)

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean the exterior of the stove , refrigerators etc.

minor Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

handles must be in the upright position when stored in the food product. all scoops must have handle ( use of bowls is not acceptable.

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Missing the thermometers for the two freezers. ( atmospheric thermometers. )

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

the soup was not maintained at 135 degrees and above. ( corn, beef, potatoes, cabbage. )Caldo was 92 degrees

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

moist wiping clothes under the cutting boards.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date

all TCS cooked food in the walk in must have an expiration date.

critical Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

the interior top panel of the micro wave had buildup of old food particles.

critical Sanitation

*27 Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment

potatoes in a pot sitting on table from 12noon to 3pm at 92 degrees when temped.

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

the exhaust fan is not working in both restrooms.

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