El Tiburon Seafood
5522 Columbia Ave, Dallas, TX 75214 · 75214 · Restaurant
Mostly clean — 14 of 17 passed, one prior failure
2024-03-27 Pass New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2023-06-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Obtain RFSM from City of Dallas
*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location
Fix leak in roof
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Fix cold water nob on 3CS
2022-11-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Do not store raw chicken over fish
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark RTE items
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Store ice scoop with handle out of ice (bar)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean drains under bar
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Seal hand sink to wall and replace ceiling tiles as needed
2022-04-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Do not store raw over RTE food
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside ice machine
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Fix plumbing issue at hand sink, dump sink, and dish machine
2021-10-12 Pass Routine 6
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Fix leak at 3CS and handel at dump sink
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Pump grease trap every 90 days and keep record on site
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Obtain RFSM certificate
*33 Warewashing machines auto. dispense detergents
Make sure dish washer is at 50PPM Cl
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean shelf in WIC
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Fix WIF handle and fix ice machine panel
2021-06-01 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair hot water to handwash sink. Repair leak at 2 compartment sink.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Tested 0 ppm
*32 Damaged Equipment
Replace chipped spatulas. Repair or remove broken ice machine. Replace torn cooler gaskets.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
back door
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
vent hood
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Leaks observed in ceiling over back storage area and inside WIC.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2021-04-11 Pass Routine 13
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure
FOOTPEDAL
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*24 Shellfish tags to remain attached to container
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
FLOOR TILE
*39 No equipment & utensil under leaking water lines
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*33 Mechanical warewashing equip., sanitization pressure
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
2020-08-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
at the back door; seal gaps
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
not on site
*32 Damaged Equipment
gaskets on the walk in freezer
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover the sauce containers; stored adjacent to raw fish and below raw foods-cover
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
bug spray observed
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw beef fajita-50 degrees F' raw chicken-49 degrees F
2019-12-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NOT AVAILABLE
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
ENSURE PROPER DATE MARKING
*24 Shellstock tags not commingled
DATE SHELLFISH TAG
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
BACK UP AT 3 COMP, FIX NOZZLE AT BAR
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
SEAL DOOR
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN FAN TO BE FREE OF DUST
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
LABEL SPRAY BOTTLES
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
REPLACE
2019-06-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW BEEF: 46.7 F
*47 Handwashing signage
HAND WASH SIGNS NEEDED AT THE HAND SINKS MISSING THEM
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
COLLAGEN TABLET BOTTLE RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION SURFACE
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
REACH IN COOLER MISSING A THERMOMETER
*32 Damaged Equipment
SEVERE LEAKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINK RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WET SANITIZING TOWEL NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
UNCOVERED FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
BURNED OUT LIGHTS UNDER THE VENT HOOD
*26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking
CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT PLACED ON MENUS
2018-11-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
gaskets in the walk in freezer need to be replaced
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
dusty fan covers in the walk in cooler
*47 Handwashing signage
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
two one gallon containers of milk with a date of 11/6/18
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
no cardboard allowed
*40 Reuse of single service articles
reuse of manufacturer food containers
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
fruit flies observed by the floor drain in the bar area
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label spray bottles
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
cloth towels stored underneath cutting boards
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw eggs and raw chicken stored on the top shelf inside the reach in cooler adjacent to the fryers
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
chlorine measured at 200ppm; should be at 50ppm
2018-10-11 Pass w/ Conditions Follow-up CRITICAL 11
*24 Shellfish tags kept for 90 days: record keeping
*31 No soap at handsink
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EMPLOYEE WATER BOTTLES ON PREP TABLE
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
DISHWASHER NOT SANITIZING
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
REPAIR LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
BAGS OF RAW BACON, HAM, CHORIZO, AND HOT DOGS STORED TOGETHER IN CONTAINER
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SOUR CREAM 51°F
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2018-09-05 Pass w/ Conditions Follow-up CRITICAL 15
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
STORE ON CLEAN SURFACE
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
DISHWASHER SANITIZER 10PPM
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
PROVIDE IN MENU
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EMPLOYEE DRINKS ON PREP TABLE
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
FLAN, QUESO, OPENED MILK
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CEILING TILES
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
EMPLOYEE DONNED GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW SHRIMP OVER COCKTAIL SAUCE
*47 Handwashing signage
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW CHICKEN 51°F OYSTERS NEED MORE ICE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
EMPLOYEE RINSED HANDS IN DISHWASHER SINK
2018-07-11 Fail Routine CRITICAL 17
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SALSA 50.5°F IN CONTAINER WITH ICE, BEEF IN REACH IN COOLER 49.0°F
FAILED: *42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CEILING TILES, AIR VENT
FAILED: *18 Licensed pest control applicator only
INSECTICIDE FOUND IN DRINK STORAGE CABINET LABELED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY
FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site
FAILED: *47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE AT BAR HAND SINK
FAILED: *09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
SOUP BROTH UNDER RAW CRABS
FAILED: *35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EMPLOYEE DRINK ON PREP TABLE
FAILED: *31 Individual, disposable towels
PROVIDE AT ALL HAND SINKS
FAILED: *43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
LIGHTING IN KITCHEN
FAILED: *34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
IN DRY STORAGE ROOM
FAILED: *10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
DISHWASHER NOT SANITIZING
FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
FAILED: *29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
PROVIDE IN ALL COOLERS
FAILED: *24 Shellfish tags kept for 90 days: record keeping
MAINTAIN OYSTER TAGS
FAILED: *32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
PLASTIC TAKEOUT BAG USED TO COVER RICE
FAILED: *26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY
FAILED: *28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
2018-01-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*14 Gloves single use
EMPLOYEE RINSING GLOVES AFTER USE
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
FOR RAW OYSTERS - PROVIDE STATEMENT ON MENU.
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
employee handling tostadas
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw beef 54.5°F, raw beef 48.2°F, raw chicken 46.3°F
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
dishwasher not at correct concentration
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
rice, pico de gallo, other food items in walk-in cooler
2017-06-01 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*32 Equipment clearance of cleaning space
Crates used as shelves ( unable to clean under the crates on a continuous basis)
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
date all containers with and expiration ( TCS/ PHF cooked foods)
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
the sanitizer is not reaching the 50 ppm when used at the dish machine.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
the scoop in the bulk sugar must be handle up Ice scoop sitting on the top of the ice machine must be in a bowl ( sitting on top of the ice machine.
*31 No soap at handsink
Missing the soap at the hand sink in the restroom
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
the raw oysters and eggs stored over the cut and sliced vegetables.
*19 One Inch Air Gap
the ice machine drain line is laying on the floor drain
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean the interior of the ice machine ( mold // mildew)
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
the handle must be up in the upright position when stored // to prevent contamination of the spoon.
2016-11-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
the use of igloo's is not permitted for use in a restaurant setting. (this is not ansi or nsf approved )
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
repair the light in the back storage room ( bulk food area)
*15 Limit bare hand contact with all other foods
using bear hands to turn tortilla on heating unit.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Register food service manager not on site during the operation.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food in the freezer has to be six inches off the ground .
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
label the bulk containers.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
dumpster doors and lid are open
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
No bowl used as scoops. ( handle must be in up right position and not touching the food.
*31 No soap at handsink
empty soap dispenser at the bar area.
*34 Pest Control
provide pest control records on site . ( last one was 5-4-16)
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
Provide dates on all cooked TCS of foods.
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