FIESTA MART TAQUERIA.

City of Dallas

611 W JEFFERSON BLVD · BISHOP ARTS, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

13 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Nov 2023.

Last inspected Nov 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

105

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 29

2023

PASS 5 violations

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

Date mark cheese, salsa, guacamole for 7 days then discard

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Ice machine needs mold clean up inside

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

chicken raw in contact with cilantro, shall be separated

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Ventilation hood systems

Grease build up in vent hood, needs service to clean

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Hand cloths between use need to be in bucket

MAR 9

2023

PASS 10 violations

2 pts Sanitation

*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

observed food employee washing knife off with water. all dishes must be washed-rinsed-sanitized

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

grease trap must be serviced every 90 days

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

grab n go foods observed inside ric not labeled

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

all food handlers must be trained

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

observed open drinks on food prep counters-store them in a designated area

1 pts Other

*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace blown out light underneath vent a hood

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

repair ric in front of 3 sink

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

observed dust on ceiling tiles over food prep areas

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

detail clean inside of hot holding unit detail clean all work stations after each use

SEP 8

2022

PASS 9 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

OBSERVED LARGE POTS STORE UPRIGHT AND UNCOVERED. STORE COVERED OR INVERTED.

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

GRIME BUILD UP ON SURFACE OF PIPES, GRIME BUILD UP ON GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLERS, OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVES, CLEAN.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED BAGS OF RICE AND BEANS, REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGE, THAT DID NOT HAVE DATE MARKS.

1 pts Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DRINKS STORED ON WORKING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. NO DRINKING IN KITCHEN.

1 pts Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SANITIZER BUCKETS ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, STORE OFF FLOOR ON NOT ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE WITH CLEANER NOT LABELED, LABEL.

1 pts Pest Activity

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

PROVIDE COVER FOR HOT HOLD TABLE, OBSERVED FLIES HOVERING HOT FOOD.

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Health permit posted

POST HEALTH PERMIT AT EACH DEPARTMENT.

NOV 9

2021

PASS 11 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler

REPLACE ALL NONWORKING LIGHTS

3 pts Other

*19 One Inch Air Gap

PROVIDE AT HANDSINK

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO RFSM ONSITE

3 pts Sanitation

*14 Wash hands after all other activities

LACK OF HANDWASHING

2 pts Other

*23 No Water

NO WATER AT HANDSINK IN TAQUERIA AND KIOSK

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

1 pts Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration

RAW MEAT THAWING ON DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMP SINK

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*37 Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice

LETTUCE STORED IN STANDING WATER

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

PROVIDE FOR ALL

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SLICED LETTUCE 64*F, SLICED TOMATOES 68*F ON TOP OF ICE

APR 6

2021

PASS 11 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Floor contruction requirements

REPAIR FLOORS

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

1 pts Sanitation

*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use

KEEP LIDS PROTECTED AT REGISTER

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

PERSONAL FOOD STORED WITH CUSTOMER ITEMS

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

PROVIDE FOR ALL

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler

REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

SHRIMP PATTY 118*F, PORK 127*F, RICE 109*F

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

CLEAN ALL

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands

LACK OF HAND WASHING

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SEP 2

2020

PASS 11 violations

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARD

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

LACK OF HAND WASHING

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler

REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

1 pts Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration

RAW CHICKEN STORED ON DRAINBOARD

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SALSA 58*F , JALAPENO 50*F

2 pts Pest Activity

*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ON PAPER TOWEL

1 pts Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

PERSONAL ITEMS STORED WITH CUSTOMERS ITEMS

FEB 21

2020

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Sanitation

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

RAW BACON STORED WITH RTE SAUSAGE

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN ALL DOOR GASKETS

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

PROVIDE

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Health permit posted

POST IN CUSTOMER VIEW

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

FOOD ITEMS

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

REMOVE EXPIRED MILK

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

SAUSAGE 124*F, WINGS 108*F IN HHU

JUL 30

2019

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

observed an employee cut a lime without wearing gloves.

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

cloth rag stored underneath the cutting board

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

bottle of glass cleaner left on the counter adjacent to the soda machine and salsa area.

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

corn dog measured at 120 degrees F

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands

observed an employee perform multiple tasks(register transactions and preparing food) without washing her hands before and after the tasks.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

black bacteria buildup observed inside the soda nozzles; clean and sanitize thoroughly

FEB 4

2019

PASS 6 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

floors cement with rough surfaces on all areas must be repair or replace to smooth and easy to clean to avoid contamination

3 pts Food Temperature

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

meat broth 130 F, beans 106 F meat sauce 120 F must be maintain 135 F food temperature or above

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

a/c vents dirty with contamination must be clean to avoid food contamination

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing proper date marking on some food containers inside RIC unit must be have date marking on all food containers on all areas

2 pts Sanitation

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

concentration 100 ppm Quat must be have correct concentration of 400 ppm Quat during operational hours to sanitize food surfaces areas

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

missing proper labeling on food containers under prep tables must be label all containers to avoid cross contamination

AUG 13

2018

PASS 6 violations

1 pts Pest Activity

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

3c sink water leaks must be repair all leaks to avoid harboring pest and contamination

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

inside and outside cooler units dirty with debris and contamination must be clean and sanitize inside and outside cooler units to avoid food contamination use as public hazard control

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing date marking at prepared natural drink containers must be have date marking or time marking in all food containers use as public hazard control

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

vent hood dirty must be clean to avoid oil dripping on CTS food and prevent food contamination

2 pts Sanitation

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

sanitizer bucket concentration at 200 ppm Quat must be have correct concentration at 400 ppm Quat

1 pts Sanitation

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

floors with rough surfaces and cracks must be repair to a smooth and easy to clean surfaces

FEB 8

2018

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

missing sanitizing solutions sanitizer bucket 200 ppm Quat 3c sink 200 ppm Quat

2 pts Other

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing test strips

2 pts Pest Activity

*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

pest activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest presence

1 pts Sanitation

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

floors lost smooth surface with cracks and rough surface floors must be smooth, easy to clean to avoid food contamination

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

missing thermometers inside cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers inside units

2 pts Sanitation

*21 PIC ensures effective handwashing being done

PIC need to ensure proper hand washing during operational hours

AUG 18

2017

PASS 7 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SLICED TOMATOES: 70.9 F (COLD HOLD)

3 pts Food Temperature

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

HOT HOLD VIOLATION: COOKED SHRIMP: 116.8 F COOKED FISH: 128.9 F

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES OBSERVED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

OPEN PERSONAL DRINK FOUND IN THE KITCHEN (STORED IN THE MICROWAVE)

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN THE GASKETS OF THE REACH IN COOLER (AROUND THE DOORS)

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENT HOOD

MAR 9

2017

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

TOMATOES: 69.0 F

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

FOUR DENTED CANS OF NACHO CHEESE ON SHELVES

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

MOLD SPORES GROWING IN THE ICE MACHINE CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

OBSERVED PLACING OF GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PRIOR

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

LEAKS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

NO DATE MARKING OF COOKED FOOD ITEMS

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

OPEN PERSONAL DRINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

RESTORE LIGHTING TO CEILING UNITS NOT BURNING REPLACE THE BURNED OUT LIGHTS UNDER THE VENT HOOD

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