FEB 9
2024
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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FIESTA MART TAQUERIA.
BEAT. 30/100
5334 ROSS AVE · UPTOWN, DALLAS
Last inspected February 9, 2024 · passed
29 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
17 passed
VIOLATIONS
125
includes 29 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not on site
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
hand sink is not accessible , had some items blocking
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
mop shall be hanged to dry
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink on shelf above vegetables , shall be properly stored
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light bulb is out in RIF , shall be replaced
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
date mark cheese for 7 days then discard
*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction
need to have a bucket of solution chlorine 50- 100ppm Cl
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Have wiping cloths in bucket between use
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
thaw under running water or keep in refrigerator
*47 Other Violations
permit need to be visible and posted
MAY 62023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed diced potatoes at 123 Degrees F and Scrambled Eggs at 126 Degrees F.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Grease trap must be serviced every 90 days and records kept on site 3 yrs.
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources
Observed onions stored under dish drying rack.
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
Observed cutting boards stored on the floor.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Observed dirty floors.
*47 Health permit posted
Health permit must be posted in public view.
NOV 162022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 16
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Observed employee did not wash hands before donning gloves.
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed
Observed water hose [in kitchen] not connected to hose bibb.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty ceiling air vents.
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Observed missing lights at hood vent.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Need a sign about the inspection report.
MAR 212022PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 21
2022
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
CROSS CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGEMENT R. CHICKEN , R. BACON STORED ABOVE RTE FOOD & FISH
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
TOXICS STORED WITH FOOD
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
R. BEANS 134.5, EGG ROLLS 129.7 & C. SAUSAGE 113.5F
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
NO DATE MARKING
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE ALL DUST FROM CEILING ABOVE PREP
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
LACK OF HAND WASHING
SEP 22021PASSED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 2
2021
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
F. ORKA 122.3
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
CROSS CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGEMENT R. EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOOD
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
TOXICS STORED WITH SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
FLIES
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
CLOSE ALL GAPS
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN GASKETS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
SHIELDS LIGHTS
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MAR 52021PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 5
2021
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
RESEAL WALL AROUND 3 COMP SINK
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
INVERT / COVER ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOODS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
R. BEANS 120.0, RIBS 114.2, F ,OKRA 116.2
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
CLOSE ALL HOLES & GAPS
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
CROSS CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGEMENT RAW FOOD STORED WITH RTE FOOD
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE LIGHTING UNDER VENT HOOD SYSTEM
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL RIC(S)
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
REMOVE ALL DUST FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
TOXICS STORED WITH FOOD
JAN 222021PASSED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 22
2021
PASSED
14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*39 Cutting surfaces.
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MAY 132020PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*32 Damaged Equipment
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
MAY 132020PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN RIC
*35 Jewelry Prohibition
NO JEWELRY ALLOWED ( WATCH)
*37 Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice
PACKAGE OF KETCHUP & JALAPENO
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
R. BEANS 125.9
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
PICO DE GALLO 54.5f
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN WALLS BY 3 COMP SINK
JAN 132020PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN WALL BY 3 COMP SINK
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
CROSS CONTAMINATION RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE RAW FISH
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
IMPROPER DATE MARKING
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
RICE 120.1, S. SAUSAGE 120.3, R. BEANS 136.2, CHICHARRONNES 138.7f
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
SHIELD LIGHTS
JUL 122019PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 12
2019
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking faucets @handsink
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Pico de gallo 46.0F
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Cross contamination by arrangement r. meat stored above RTE
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
beans 120.8F
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean walls
FEB 142019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 14
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
AUG 22018PASSED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 2
2018
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
sandwiches 61.3F
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean walls
*35 Jewelry Prohibition
no jewelry allowed (watches)
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Lack of adequate refrigeration-Discontinue using ice beds for cooling methods
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide thermometers
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
expired date marking on salsa
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean self service
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared food
MAR 12018PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 1
2018
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean RIC(s)
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
provide light shields
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
beans 128F,
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
toxics device stored above food and single service items
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair walls
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets and floors
*32 Damaged Equipment
Repair RIC(s)
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared food
FEB 72018PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2018
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close hole sand gaps in ceiling
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared food items
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean wallls by 3 comp sink
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
milk 46.9
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
c. rice 120.5, beans 105.3, chicken 129.5
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Toxics stored with food items
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
cross contamination by arrangement
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink stored on prep with customer's food (open container)
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
provide trash cans at hand sink
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
donning gloves without washing hands
AUG 102017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 10
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
ceilings around air vents
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
torn gaskets
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
FEB 72017PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2017
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
must be under running water
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
remove strip once full
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
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