FERNANDO'S MEXICAN CUISINE.

City of Dallas

4347 W NORTHWEST HWY #100 · BACHMAN LAKE, DALLAS

Last inspected 2024.

15 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Feb 2024.

Last inspected Feb 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
114
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 13
2024
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

cannot have raw meat above ready to eat food (onions)

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

provide thermometer for reach in cooler

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

cover gap at the bottom of the back door

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

cannot have wiping cloths under cutting board

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

unapproved thawing method (has to be under running water)

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

clean soda nozzle

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean the floor

AUG 3
2023
PASS 6 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Dishwasher sanitizer too low

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Employee not using gloves correctly

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food identity and accurate representation

label bottles

2 pts Other
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Provide testing strips

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floor in WIC

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

observed files in the kitchen

FEB 14
2023
PASS 6 violations
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

food has to be 6 inches off the floor

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floors

1 pts Sanitation
*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

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

unapproved thawing method

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

vent hood lights out

AUG 16
2022
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean water on floor

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Can opener blade, interior of ice maker

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

Chlorine conc. must be maintained at 50ppm

2 pts Other
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
1 pts Chemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
FEB 7
2022
PASS 7 violations
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Do not store raw ground beef over raw fish

1 pts Chemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
2 pts Other
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Inside walk in cooler

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

Leak under 3 comp sink

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Interior of Microwave

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AUG 2
2021
PASS 8 violations
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
1 pts Chemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

faucet leak at 3 comp sink

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Interior of ice maker, interior of reach in freezer

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

JAN 29
2021
PASS 7 violations
1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
1 pts Chemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair faucet leak at hand sink

2 pts Other
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
AUG 11
2020
PASS 10 violations
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Flies observed

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Inside walk in cooler

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

Rust on cans

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label hand sanitizer bottles

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair faucet and leak at hand sink

FEB 12
2020
PASS 6 violations
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

cheese held at 53F

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Dented cans observed

SEP 9
2019
PASS 9 violations
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Discard dented cans

1 pts Chemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources

Ice scoop handle in ice

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Paper towel dispenser unit, cooler gasket

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

repair leak at hand sink

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

guacamole 45'F, Cheese 48"F

MAR 4
2019
PASS 8 violations
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Food Temperature
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Container of chips blocking hand sink

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

dented can observed

AUG 20
2018
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

flies observed

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean inside ice machine

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

sanitizer concentration is low at dish machine

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Employee eating in kitchen

MAR 12
2018
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

can opener blade

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

water spray bottle

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

plates

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw eggs stored over other food items

2 pts Other
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
JUL 25
2017
PASS 8 violations
1 pts Other
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER

3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN TOP OF DISH WASHING MACHINE

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

EXPIRED

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ICE MACHINE

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE ICE CREAM

JAN 10
2017
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

provide cover for all food containers

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for prep area

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

set up sanitizer bucket

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

provide date marking for all food in wic

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed utensil in the hand sink

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floor

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