El Vochito Taqueria Restaurant
8424 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235 · 75235 · Restaurant
Passed all 7 inspections — critical violations noted
2022-03-10 Pass Routine 4
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not registered with City of Dallas. Call 214-670-8083 for info.
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Observed grocery bag used as a hot-food liner.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Observed gaps at back door.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed bag of onions stored on the floor.
2021-09-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on site
*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>
Food Handlers
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label all food squeeze bottles
*34 Pest Control
Gnats observed in the kitchen area
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
ice scoop observed buried in ice machine
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Detail clean the floor drains
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Seal bare wood shelf near RIC (Topo Chico)
*47 Other Violations
Provide current grease trap
2021-03-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw shelled eggs over RTE
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
Wash hands after going outside, handling soiled dishware, handling phone, when changing gloves, etc
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Observed blocked drain
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Observed no paper towels at hand sink
*21 Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC
Knowledge -- Sanitizer use. Employees and manager should be familiar with sanitizers used in food service. How and when to use, etc.
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
observed insect sticky paper over 3-comp sink and clean dishware.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Observed wet wiping cloths on prep table. No sanitizer bucket.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed rice on floor
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed cup used to scoop ice
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty walls, floor, shelves
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed damaged ceiling tiles, baseboards coming detached from walls
*40 Reuse of single service articles
Observed re-using foil pans
2020-08-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw meat over RTE
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
Observed not sanitizing after washing
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe
probe thermometer does not work properly
*31 No soap at handsink
Provide soap at front hand sink
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
Observed fly glue board over utensils
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed utensils in standing ambient-temperature water
*40 Reuse of single service articles
Do not re-use foil containers
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Observed dry storage room with flour on floor. Keep swept to avoid pests
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair baseboards.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide covered trash in womens restroom
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Observed no sanitizer bucket
2020-07-15 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 15
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed sliced tomatoes 55 degrees F.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed beef 110 degrees F
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed salt contaminated with debris
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw meat over RTE
*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos
Observed not sanitizing dishes after washing
*14 When to wash hands
Observed not washing hands between tasks
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Observed items in hand sink.
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Observed using shopping bag as food-contact surface.
*34 Pest Control
Observed excessive flies.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Observed salt container uncovered. Food in RIC uncovered.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
Observed meat thawing at ambient temperature
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed ice scoops, tongs, knives, etc. stored out between uses.
*40 Reuse of single service articles
Observed re-using foil containers
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Observed salt containers no label
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide covered trash in womens restroom in stalls
2020-06-09 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 13
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw chicken over raw fish over RTE. Observed raw egg over vegetables.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty microwave
*19 One Inch Air Gap
Observed no air gap from ice machine pipe
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
Observed cooling cooked meat at ambient temperature. Cool quickly on ice.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Observed missing thermometer in RIC.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Observed no paper towels at hand sink.
*34 Pest Control
Observed excessive flies
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Keep food off floor.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Observed cloth left on food prep surface.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed using bowl as scoop.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty floor and walls
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed baseboard off of wall, ceiling tiles damaged.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide covered trash in womens restroom.
2020-02-25 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 14
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed beef 130 degrees F
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw eggs and raw chorizo over RTE
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Observed no sanitizer in bucket. Soap only. Properly sanitize surfaces.
*18 Single Service-no deleterious substances
Observed microwaving shopping bag
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM is expired
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Observed shopping bag as food contact surface
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Provide pest control records
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Observed wiping cloth on prep table, bucket on floor.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover salt
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
Observed meat thawing in standing water
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed using bowl as scoop. Must have handle.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label salt container
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean RIF floor
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide covered trash for womens restroom in stall
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