SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

FIESTA MART #74 TAQUERIA.

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11445 GARLAND RD · CASA LINDA, DALLAS

Last inspected August 21, 2023 · passed

17 of 17 inspections passed. 23 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
17 passed
VIOLATIONS
79
includes 23 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 21
2023
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE STORED BY CLEAN DISHES

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

NO DATE MARKING FOR COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS ( RICE / BEANS) STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER REMOVE EXPIRED COOKED FOODS FROM DISPLAY COOLER CHILE RELLENOS EXPIRED CASE

MINORSanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CORRECTLY : WASH/ RINSE/ SANITIZE

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage

ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE ( BURIED )

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN VENT A HOOD FILTERS CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DEPARTMENT

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHTS / OVEN

MINOROther
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
FEB 16
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*22 Nail polish, fake nails, criteria

LONG POLISH FAKE NAIL

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

HABD SINK ACCESS BLOCK

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

LIGHT IN VENTHOOD OUT OF SERVIICES, PLEASE REPLACE

SERIOUSChemical Safety
*18 Chemical separate by spacing - Retail Sale

SANITIZING BUCKET STORE SAME SHELF WITH DRINKS

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

WATER LEAKING FROM FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

SEP 17
2022
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*35 Jewelry Prohibition

employees with chain on hand

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

no thermometer in hot hold

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

hand sink use for storage

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

leak on three compartment sink

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

build up inside ice machines

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dirty filter on ice machine

MAR 30
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

NO THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLD

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

TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE

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

NO TEST STRIP

OCT 27
2021
PASSED
0 violations
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MAY 24
2021
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Thermometer calibrated to ensure accuracy

NO THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLD

DEC 15
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

NO THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLD

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

REPAIR RUSTED SURFACE IN KITCHEN AREA

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

SCOOP STORE IN FOOD

JUL 23
2020
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide THERMOMETER IN COOLER

FEB 10
2020
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

provide thermometer for cold hold

AUG 23
2019
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

open drink@ scale

MINOROther
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed

keep spoons safe from sneezes

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

some foods dated for 8 total days

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

bacon on top of eggs

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

mailed application for Aracely Store manager expired

JUL 24
2019
PASSED
15 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
CRITICALSanitation
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

handwash faucet leaking

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

cilantro dated for over 1 month

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORPest Activity
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

masa Labeled as beans

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

rte food@rawmeat @ low boy

CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
SERIOUSOther
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
MINOROther
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed

spoons not protected

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment has cracks and corners

discard cracked containers

JAN 28
2019
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods

covered tightly

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
MINORFacility Condition
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

no permission to operate pop up pupusa stand near exit doors must apply for kiosk permit to continue

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

hot box full of pork tamales not even plugged in 71.7 F chicken in soup 122 F at warmer 117 on stove repeat violations

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

personal food on prep

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

relleno sauce adj raw meat

JUL 20
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep

bug light over prep table

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

date mark all

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

on top of steam table 131 F rice in altosham 128 F

MINOROther
*40 Store single-service item in original package
JAN 31
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

no personal food in fridge

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

food from last night 49-48 F beef 45 F in RIC turn cooler down and cool foods properly

MINOROther
*40 Store single-service item in original package

flip all bowls/ plates

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

date all food

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
JUL 21
2017
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wiping cloth sititng in rolling cart soiled

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

check reach in cooler- not cooling properly

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request

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

repair leaking faucet in handsink

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean walls in taqueria by 3 compartment sink and other soiled areas

FEB 24
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

have latest inspection report posted or a sign letting customers know its available upon request

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

clean inside of ice machine more often Aracely said its only cleaned once a month it has a lot of mold build up inside

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean under grill there is grease etc built up in aluminum foil set underneath

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date

date mark food that is prepared ahead of time

MINORSanitation
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

have written procedures for cleaning where employess can access

OCT 26
2016
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

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