EL VOCHITO TAQUERIA RESTAURANT.

City of Dallas

8424 HARRY HINES BLVD · LOVE FIELD, DALLAS

Last inspected 2022.

7 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Mar 2022.

Last inspected Mar 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
77
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 10
2022
PASS 4 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not registered with City of Dallas. Call 214-670-8083 for info.

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Observed grocery bag used as a hot-food liner.

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Observed gaps at back door.

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

Observed bag of onions stored on the floor.

SEP 26
2021
PASS 8 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>

Food Handlers

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

Label all food squeeze bottles

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Gnats observed in the kitchen area

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ice scoop observed buried in ice machine

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Detail clean the floor drains

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal bare wood shelf near RIC (Topo Chico)

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*47 Other Violations

Provide current grease trap

MAR 9
2021
PASS 12 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw shelled eggs over RTE

3 pts Sanitation
*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

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Observed blocked drain

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Observed no paper towels at hand sink

2 pts Sanitation
*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.

1 pts Sanitation
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

observed insect sticky paper over 3-comp sink and clean dishware.

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Observed wet wiping cloths on prep table. No sanitizer bucket.

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

Observed rice on floor

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

Observed cup used to scoop ice

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty walls, floor, shelves

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed damaged ceiling tiles, baseboards coming detached from walls

1 pts Other
*40 Reuse of single service articles

Observed re-using foil pans

AUG 13
2020
PASS 11 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw meat over RTE

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

Observed not sanitizing after washing

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe

probe thermometer does not work properly

2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink

Provide soap at front hand sink

1 pts Sanitation
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep

Observed fly glue board over utensils

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

Observed utensils in standing ambient-temperature water

1 pts Other
*40 Reuse of single service articles

Do not re-use foil containers

1 pts Pest Activity
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Observed dry storage room with flour on floor. Keep swept to avoid pests

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair baseboards.

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide covered trash in womens restroom

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Observed no sanitizer bucket

JUL 15
2020
PASS 15 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed sliced tomatoes 55 degrees F.

3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed beef 110 degrees F

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed salt contaminated with debris

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw meat over RTE

3 pts Sanitation
*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos

Observed not sanitizing dishes after washing

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands

Observed not washing hands between tasks

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Observed items in hand sink.

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Observed using shopping bag as food-contact surface.

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Observed excessive flies.

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

Observed salt container uncovered. Food in RIC uncovered.

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

Observed meat thawing at ambient temperature

1 pts Sanitation
*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.

1 pts Other
*40 Reuse of single service articles

Observed re-using foil containers

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

Observed salt containers no label

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide covered trash in womens restroom in stalls

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JUN 9
2020
PASS 13 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*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.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty microwave

3 pts Other
*19 One Inch Air Gap

Observed no air gap from ice machine pipe

2 pts Food Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath

Observed cooling cooked meat at ambient temperature. Cool quickly on ice.

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Observed missing thermometer in RIC.

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Observed no paper towels at hand sink.

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Observed excessive flies

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

Keep food off floor.

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Observed cloth left on food prep surface.

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

Observed using bowl as scoop.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty floor and walls

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed baseboard off of wall, ceiling tiles damaged.

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide covered trash in womens restroom.

FEB 25
2020
PASS 14 violations
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed beef 130 degrees F

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw eggs and raw chorizo over RTE

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed no sanitizer in bucket. Soap only. Properly sanitize surfaces.

3 pts Other
*18 Single Service-no deleterious substances

Observed microwaving shopping bag

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM is expired

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Observed shopping bag as food contact surface

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Provide pest control records

1 pts Facility Condition
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Observed wiping cloth on prep table, bucket on floor.

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

Cover salt

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

Observed meat thawing in standing water

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

Observed using bowl as scoop. Must have handle.

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

Label salt container

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean RIF floor

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide covered trash for womens restroom in stall

Public inspection records from City of Dallas Code Compliance — Consumer Health Division. Records current as of 2026-07-12. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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