Fernando's Mexican Cuisine
4347 W Northwest Hwy #100, Dallas, TX 75220 · 75220 · Restaurant
Passed all 15 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-02-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
cannot have raw meat above ready to eat food (onions)
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
provide thermometer for reach in cooler
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
cover gap at the bottom of the back door
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
cannot have wiping cloths under cutting board
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
unapproved thawing method (has to be under running water)
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
clean soda nozzle
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean the floor
2023-08-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Dishwasher sanitizer too low
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Employee not using gloves correctly
*41 Food identity and accurate representation
label bottles
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Provide testing strips
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floor in WIC
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed files in the kitchen
2023-02-14 Pass Routine 6
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food has to be 6 inches off the floor
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
sanitizer buckets must be stored off the floor
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
unapproved thawing method
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
vent hood lights out
2022-08-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean water on floor
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Can opener blade, interior of ice maker
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Chlorine conc. must be maintained at 50ppm
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2022-02-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Do not store raw ground beef over raw fish
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Inside walk in cooler
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Leak under 3 comp sink
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Interior of Microwave
2021-08-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
faucet leak at 3 comp sink
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Interior of ice maker, interior of reach in freezer
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw eggs stored over container of beef in walk in cooler
2021-01-29 Pass Routine 7
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair faucet leak at hand sink
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
2020-08-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Flies observed
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Inside walk in cooler
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Rust on cans
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label hand sanitizer bottles
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair faucet and leak at hand sink
2020-02-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cheese held at 53F
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Dented cans observed
2019-09-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Discard dented cans
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources
Ice scoop handle in ice
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Paper towel dispenser unit, cooler gasket
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair leak at hand sink
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
guacamole 45'F, Cheese 48"F
2019-03-04 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Container of chips blocking hand sink
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
dented can observed
2018-08-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
flies observed
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean inside ice machine
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
sanitizer concentration is low at dish machine
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Employee eating in kitchen
2018-03-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
can opener blade
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
water spray bottle
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
plates
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw eggs stored over other food items
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2017-07-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN TOP OF DISH WASHING MACHINE
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ICE MACHINE
*47 Handwashing signage
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE ICE CREAM
2017-01-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
provide cover for all food containers
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for prep area
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
set up sanitizer bucket
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide date marking for all food in wic
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensil in the hand sink
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floor
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