SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

EL TIZONCITO III.

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5150 LEMMON AVE STE 111 · BLUFFVIEW, DALLAS

Last inspected January 8, 2024 · passed

14 of 14 inspections passed. 15 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
62
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 8
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean dirty venthood (grease build-up)

MAY 12
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean inside panel of ice machine. Observed pink mold on white panel

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
NOV 17
2022
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean pink mold from inside ice machine

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Observed chipped/cracked ice scoop for ice machine

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Keep tomatillos 6' inch off floor

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Provide covered straws on bar counter or provide cover for straws

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean floor in WIC and kitchen

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

Post 'choking poster' for public view

APR 19
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed salsa in WIC stored at 47 Degrees F.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty ice machine.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in WIC.

MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Observed ice scoop handle touching ice.

NOV 24
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty ice machine.

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Observed wet wiping cloths inside RIC.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Observed spray bottle, oil, unlabeled.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean handles of RIC's.

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MAY 11
2021
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed sanitizer buckets <10 ppm Cl

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cheese 49.6 degrees F.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

Observed cutting limes w/ bare hands

MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Observed towel under cutting board

MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Observed tongs on fryer handle

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm Cl

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

Observed keeping condensed milk and pineapple juice in opened cans. Pour into other container and discard cans.

OCT 27
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed sanitizer in bucket 10 ppm Cl

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label detergent and sanitizer buckets

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed using cardboard as shelf liner and towel as non-slip mat under cutting board.

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

Observed personal drinks throughout service area and prep area

MINORSanitation
*36 Dry wiping cloths shall be laundered........

Observed soiled towel on rack with clean dishes

MAR 24
2020
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty interior ice machine panel

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Observed chemical spray bottles without label

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed damaged ice machine lid

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash sign at hand sink.

OCT 29
2019
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed sanitizer in 3-comp sink <10 ppm chlorine.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label spray bottles

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed cardboard as shelf liner. Must be durable, non-porous, and easily cleanable.

MINORSanitation
*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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label dry ingredient containers

APR 29
2019
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*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)

SERIOUSOther
*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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Label all food squeeze bottles. Label drink containers (lemonade/mango juice)

CRITICALFood Temperature
*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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Must date mark RTE food (salsa-walk-in cooler)

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

All food staff hair must be restrained.

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

properly store wet wiping towels.

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

Cover all food when not in use.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Cutting board at sandwich prep is not in good repair.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Build-up seen at the side of the grill.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

Book bag observed on food storage/prep shelf.

OCT 7
2018
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE MUST BE WASHED AND SANITIZED

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

HWS USED TO DUMP LETTUCE. HWS MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASH ONLY

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

GASKET TORN ON URC, MUST BE REPLACED

MAR 30
2018
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label spray bottles with common name of product

MINORSanitation
*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

SERIOUSOther
*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

MINORSanitation
*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

SEP 19
2017
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strip

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

observed mold in ice machine

CRITICALSanitation
*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

MAR 15
2017
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

EGGS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

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