SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

ENCHILADA'S.

BEAT. 48/100

7050 GREENVILLE AVE · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS

Last inspected January 24, 2024 · passed

Failed an inspection 8 years ago. 34 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
15 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
115
includes 34 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 24
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

Sanitize bucket at 0 ppm, too low to sanitize.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Keep handles up out of ice (bar).

JUN 12
2023
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Improper cold holding: shredded chicken 45, shredded chicken 45.4, refried beans 46, and ground beef 48.7.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Need hand washing sign at hand sink.

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

No paper towels at hand sink.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Flies observed in kitchen.

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

Cannot store food on the floor.

MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

Clean soda nozzle, very dirty.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Re-grout tile.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label toxic chemical sanitizer buckets. Label all chemical spray bottles.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Chlorine bucket too low to sanitize at 10 ppm chlorine.

JAN 3
2023
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

chicken enchiladas 132, ground beef enchiladas 131.5, green tomatillo sauce 130.6, chicken 127.

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

Label all chemical bottles.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Re-grout tile, broken tile.

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap

Need 1 inch air gap.

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

Wet wiping cloths must be stored in the bucket between uses.

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

Food cannot be stored on the floor in storage area, WIF, and WIC.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

All handles must be up, handle cannot touch ice (bar).

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Need hand washing sign at hand sink.

JUN 2
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods

Observed food cooling at room temperature/RIC/WIC

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Observed utensils stored inside of bulk

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Vent a hood filters must be cleaned. Clean the floors in the dish room. Chain CO2 tanks to rack. Eliminate standing water on the floors throughout kitchen.

OCT 27
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

replenish every paper towel dispenser

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean and sanitize the ice machine

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*14 Gloves single use

remember to change your gloves if you perform several tasks.

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APR 26
2021
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

utensils stored inside a designated hand wash sink

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

label all spray bottles

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

no chlorine in the sanitizer bucket

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ice scoop

OCT 5
2020
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

food in the walk in freezer encased in ice

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the soda gun nozzle at the bar

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

expired permit

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ice scoop

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dust accumulation on the fan covers inside the walk in cooler

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

no chlorine detected from the dishwasher-have the technician come out and inspect it

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

half gallon bottle of hill country dairies cultured buttermilk with a date of 9/25/20

APR 24
2020
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ice scoop inside the ice at the bar

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

the reach in cooler closest to the cooks is not cooling efficiently-measuring at 62 degrees F; the manager discarded the food products stored in the fridge and will use ice as a cooling method for oth

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

seal the gap in the backdoor

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

pico de gallo-52 degrees F; guacamole-54 degrees F; sliced jalapenos-52 degrees F

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

expired permit

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

label all spray bottles

NOV 11
2019
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

openings/holes in the ceiling tiles

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

reach in cooler measured at 50 degrees F-needs to be evaluated/inspected by a technician

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

0 ppm in the warewash-needs to be checked by a technician

CRITICALFacility Condition
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

dust accumulation on the ceiling inside the food prep area

MINOROther
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

chlorine measured at 200 ppm-needs to be at 50 ppm

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

guacamole measured at 51 degrees F; sliced tomatoes measured at 51 degrees F

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

thoroughly clean the soda nozzle holster in the bar

MAY 21
2019
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

provide base boards, cover holes

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

use scoop to scoop food, keep utensils with handle up

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine solution 0 ppm

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

beans 54, 74.9 degrees f

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers inside, gaskets, shelves

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

provide label for chemical spray bottles

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide in employee restroom

MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

FHC expired

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines

observed leaking pipes in walk in freezer and food stored under leaking pipe

NOV 21
2018
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wet cloth must be stored in sanitizer bucket

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*47 Other Violations

personal items door-floor will be repaired tomorrow

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine, food storage containers

CRITICALChemical Safety
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition

bleach more than 200 ppm

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floor, dust on ceiling tiles

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

provide label for food storage containers

MAY 16
2018
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw eggs above rte food

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at exit door

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

rfsm certificates expired

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition

sanitizer bucket more than 200 ppm

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

walk in cooler 52 degrees f, ice build up in walk in freezer

MINORSanitation
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

store sanitizer bucket off floor

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

leaking faucets

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

cold food not get 41 degrees or below, chicken 59, beef 64, guacamole 54, guacamole mixed with sour cream 53 degrees f food from walk in cooler voluntary destroyed

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

personal drinks

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets, coolers

NOV 17
2017
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, cooler

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

dish washer 0 ppm

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

store food 6 inches off the floor

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

mop sink

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

floor tiles

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

back door-gap

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

eggs above rte food in wic

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

cooler,ice machine

NOV 9
2017
FAILED
18 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw eggs cannot stored above cheese

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dirty gaskets shelves

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

broken gaskets, vent a hood dirty and broken

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

queso 111, salsa 89.4, carne 113.8 degrees f

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

gaskets around back door

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed utensils in hand sinks

MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

broken floor tiles, wall edges, cove base

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

backflow

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition

sanitizer bucket too strong

MAY 17
2017
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

salsa was out of temp i suggest storing in smaller containers to have proper holding temp

SERIOUSSanitation
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

clean inside of ice machine observed mold

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

provide soap at handsink in bathroom

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean all gaskets from reach in coolers observed food accumulation in reach in's by prep line

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

repair leaking compartment sink in dish room area

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction

quat and chlorine sanitizer too strong please advise how to prepare properly, always keep test strips in kitchen not in the office

NOV 26
2016
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

cutting boards in disrepair

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

reaching in unit at 65

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities

missing ceiling tiles

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