El Tizoncito III
5150 Lemmon Ave Ste 111, Dallas, TX 75209 · 75209 · Restaurant
Passed all 16 inspections — critical violations noted
2026-02-26 Pass Retail Food 2025
No violations found.
2025-08-27 Pass New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2024-01-08 Pass Routine 1
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty venthood (grease build-up)
2023-05-12 Pass Routine 2
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside panel of ice machine. Observed pink mold on white panel
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
2022-11-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Keep all TCS cold hold items @ 41 F or lower at all times. Observed pork @ 60.5 F in grill area
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Do not store raw meat over RTE food. Observed pork over tortillas rolls
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean pink mold from inside ice machine
*32 Damaged Equipment
Observed chipped/cracked ice scoop for ice machine
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Keep tomatillos 6' inch off floor
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Provide covered straws on bar counter or provide cover for straws
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean floor in WIC and kitchen
*47 Other Violations
Post 'choking poster' for public view
2022-04-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed salsa in WIC stored at 47 Degrees F.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty ice machine.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in WIC.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed ice scoop handle touching ice.
2021-11-24 Pass Routine 4
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty ice machine.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Observed wet wiping cloths inside RIC.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Observed spray bottle, oil, unlabeled.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean handles of RIC's.
2021-05-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Observed sanitizer buckets <10 ppm Cl
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed cheese 49.6 degrees F.
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
Observed cutting limes w/ bare hands
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Observed towel under cutting board
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed tongs on fryer handle
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm Cl
*40 Reuse of single service articles
Observed keeping condensed milk and pineapple juice in opened cans. Pour into other container and discard cans.
2020-10-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Observed sanitizer in bucket 10 ppm Cl
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label detergent and sanitizer buckets
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Observed using cardboard as shelf liner and towel as non-slip mat under cutting board.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed personal drinks throughout service area and prep area
*36 Dry wiping cloths shall be laundered........
Observed soiled towel on rack with clean dishes
2020-03-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty interior ice machine panel
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Observed chemical spray bottles without label
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed damaged ice machine lid
*47 Handwashing signage
Provide hand wash sign at hand sink.
2019-10-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Observed sanitizer in 3-comp sink <10 ppm chlorine.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label spray bottles
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Observed cardboard as shelf liner. Must be durable, non-porous, and easily cleanable.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Do not use cup as scoop. Scoops must have handle and stick out of product.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label dry ingredient containers
2019-04-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean and sanitize cutting boards - chopping area. Detail clean interior of ice machine to remove build-up. Heavy food build-up seen (Shelves in WIC)
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed pan of cooked chicken (75.8 degrees F) out for unknown time. Hot food must be cooked and held at 135 degrees F at all times.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label all food squeeze bottles. Label drink containers (lemonade/mango juice)
*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans
Bulk pan of beans observed out at room temperature. Must store in small shallow containers for more rapid cooling.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Must date mark RTE food (salsa-walk-in cooler)
*35 Hair Restraints effective
All food staff hair must be restrained.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
properly store wet wiping towels.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover all food when not in use.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Cutting board at sandwich prep is not in good repair.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Build-up seen at the side of the grill.
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
Book bag observed on food storage/prep shelf.
2018-10-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE MUST BE WASHED AND SANITIZED
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
HWS USED TO DUMP LETTUCE. HWS MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASH ONLY
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
GASKET TORN ON URC, MUST BE REPLACED
2018-03-30 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label spray bottles with common name of product
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Establishment has to have a spill kit OR written instructions for vomit//diarrhea clean up so employees know how to properly clean
*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
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request
2017-09-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide sanitizer test strip
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
observed mold in ice machine
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Ran eggs and mango sauces store together ham and raw beef store together
2017-03-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 1
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
EGGS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
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