DEC 8
2023
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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EL TAXQUENO TAQUERIA.
BEAT. 45/100
207 W SUFFOLK AVE #B · BISHOP ARTS, DALLAS
Last inspected December 8, 2023 · passed
30 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
12 passed
VIOLATIONS
91
includes 30 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
Use sanitizing according to correct ppm ( 50-100) fro CL, observed at 400ppm
*19 One Inch Air Gap
3 comp sink requires a 1 inch gap at drain
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Rust on shelf near utensil, shall be covered/ cleared to sight
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light not on inside RIC , bulb shall be replaced
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
observed meats on top of vegetables, should arrange meats on bottom and vegetables on top
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
Back door has a gap and needs a seal/ ceiling tiles need a tight seal
*47 Other Violations
Choke poster required on display
MAY 252023PASSED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 25
2023
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Handwashing signage
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
OCT 62022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed raw eggs out at room temperature 71'f, must be lower than 41'f
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Protect food by storing off the floor
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Store clean utensils with handles faced up
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
Observed rusty shelving inside walk in cooler
AUG 232021PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 23
2021
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
RAW MEAT STORED IN 3 COMP SINK WITH DIRTY DISHES
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
LACK OF DATE MARKING IN WIC
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
RAW MEAT STORED IN STANDING WATER
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SLICED TOMATOES 64*F, PICO DE GALLO 49.1*F IN RUC
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
REPAIR LEAKING P-TRAP AT 3 COMP SINK
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
OBSERVED DAYLIGHT AT BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
REGISTER CFM WITH CITY OF DALLAS
SEP 42020PASSED12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 4
2020
PASSED
12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN FAN COVER AND DOOR GASKETS ON COOLERS
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
NO CURRENT RECORDS
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN ALL
*19 One Inch Air Gap
PROVIDE AT 3 COMP SINK
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
LETTUCE 71*F , TOMATOES 75*F, FAIJITA 48*F
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE IN RESTROOM
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINKS STORED ON PREP TABLE
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTHS UNDER DRYING EQUIPMENT
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN OPEN CANS
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
OBSERVED HAND WASHING IN 3 COMP SINK
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FEB 62020PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 6
2020
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE AND HANGING FROM EMPLOYEES
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN ALL COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
OBSERVED BOWL USED FOR SCOOPING
*12 Gloves Single Use
FAILURE TO CHANGE GLOVES & WEAR PROPERLY
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS PAST USED BY DATE IN WIC
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN ALL
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINKS STORED ON PREP TABLE
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE IN RESTROOM
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SLICED TOMATOES 49*F, RICE 47*F STORED ON PREP TABLE
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WIC; OPEN CASE OF DRINKS STORED ON FLOOR
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
LACK OF HAND WASHING
AUG 122019PASSED7 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 12
2019
PASSED
7 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
mixed cooked and raw food containers inside cooler units must be separate raw from cooked food containers in all areas
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
walls, ceiling dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
missing thermometers inside cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers on all areas
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
expired RFSM certification must be have FSM registered with the city
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions
light shields dirty on all areas with dead pest, soils accumulations and grease residues must be clean to avoid contamination
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
all a/c vents on all areas dirty or rust and oxidize must be clean, replace or repair to proper condition fans covers inside WI cooler dirty with soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
walls with holes inside men restrooms must be repair to avoid pest harboring
JAN 202019PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 20
2019
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
hand sink in back of house used to store equipment
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace torn gaskets on WIC door
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
handsink
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
chicken stored over red meat
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
JUL 112018PASSED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 11
2018
PASSED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
broken lights bulbs at back area must be repair or replace
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions
light shields dirty must be clean dust and contamination as public health control
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
equipment encrusted with oil accumulation and food debris must be clean to avoid food contamination
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
small holes at ceiling at kitchen area must be closed to avoid pest harboring
DEC 202017PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 20
2017
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing body fluid clean up procedure /spill kit
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking inside Wi cooler unit
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
open food container in all cooler units must be use food containers with lids
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
broken lights must fixed lights in all areas
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
broken thermometers must had working thermometers inside all cooler units
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
missing current pest control ticket
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
missing food handler cards
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
missing ceiling tiles in kitchen area must be cover all ceiling with tiles not gaps
MAY 222017PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2017
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW CHICKEN HELD AT 50.9 F AND RAW BEEF HELD AT 49.6 F
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
SEVERAL COOKED FOOD ITEMS HELD FOR LATER USE (NOT DATE MARKED)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN THE UPPER GASKET OF THE REACH IN FREEZER CLEAN THE FAN COVERS IN THE REACH IN COOLER (DRINK COOLER)
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN THE DUSTY INTAKE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM AND MEN'S RESTROOM
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
CHANGE A FEW DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN
NOV 12016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
NOV 1
2016
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN THE SANITIZING BUCKETS AFTER AND IN BETWEEN USE
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN THREE DUSTY INTAKE VENTS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES BEING STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA VITAMINS BEING STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
ENSURE THAT ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS STORED FOR FUTURE USE ARE DATE MARKED ACCORDINGLY
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT THAT ARE DAMAGED DUE TO WATER EXPOSURE
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE THAT INDICATE SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED DRINKING FROM OPEN DRINK CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA
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