SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

FIESTA MART TAQUERIA.

BEAT. 34/100

611 W JEFFERSON BLVD · BISHOP ARTS, DALLAS

Last inspected November 29, 2023 · passed

30 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
105
includes 30 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 29
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

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

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Ice machine needs mold clean up inside

CRITICALFood 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

MINORSanitation
*42 Ventilation hood systems

Grease build up in vent hood, needs service to clean

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

Hand cloths between use need to be in bucket

MAR 9
2023
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

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

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

grease trap must be serviced every 90 days

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

grab n go foods observed inside ric not labeled

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

all food handlers must be trained

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

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

CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace blown out light underneath vent a hood

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

repair ric in front of 3 sink

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

observed dust on ceiling tiles over food prep areas

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

SEP 8
2022
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

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

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
*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.

MINORFood 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.

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

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

MINORSanitation
*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.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE WITH CLEANER NOT LABELED, LABEL.

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

POST HEALTH PERMIT AT EACH DEPARTMENT.

NOV 9
2021
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler

REPLACE ALL NONWORKING LIGHTS

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap

PROVIDE AT HANDSINK

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO RFSM ONSITE

CRITICALSanitation
*14 Wash hands after all other activities

LACK OF HANDWASHING

MINOROther
*23 No Water

NO WATER AT HANDSINK IN TAQUERIA AND KIOSK

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration

RAW MEAT THAWING ON DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMP SINK

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

LETTUCE STORED IN STANDING WATER

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

PROVIDE FOR ALL

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

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

APR 6
2021
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor contruction requirements

REPAIR FLOORS

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

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

KEEP LIDS PROTECTED AT REGISTER

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

PERSONAL FOOD STORED WITH CUSTOMER ITEMS

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

PROVIDE FOR ALL

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler

REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT

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

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

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

CLEAN ALL

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands

LACK OF HAND WASHING

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SEP 2
2020
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REGISTER WITH CITY OF DALLAS

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

WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARD

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

LACK OF HAND WASHING

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler

REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration

RAW CHICKEN STORED ON DRAINBOARD

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

SALSA 58*F , JALAPENO 50*F

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

OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ON PAPER TOWEL

MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

PERSONAL ITEMS STORED WITH CUSTOMERS ITEMS

FEB 21
2020
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW BACON STORED WITH RTE SAUSAGE

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN ALL DOOR GASKETS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

PROVIDE

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

WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

POST IN CUSTOMER VIEW

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

FOOD ITEMS

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

REMOVE EXPIRED MILK

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

SAUSAGE 124*F, WINGS 108*F IN HHU

JUL 30
2019
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

observed an employee cut a lime without wearing gloves.

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

cloth rag stored underneath the cutting board

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

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

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

corn dog measured at 120 degrees F

SERIOUSSanitation
*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.

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

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

FEB 4
2019
PASSED
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*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

CRITICALFood 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

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

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

MINORFood 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

MINORSanitation
*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

CRITICALFood 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
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORFood 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

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

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

MINORSanitation
*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

MINORSanitation
*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
PASSED
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

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

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing test strips

CRITICALPest 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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

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

CRITICALSanitation
*21 PIC ensures effective handwashing being done

PIC need to ensure proper hand washing during operational hours

AUG 18
2017
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SLICED TOMATOES: 70.9 F (COLD HOLD)

CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

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

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES OBSERVED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA

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

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

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENT HOOD

MAR 9
2017
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

TOMATOES: 69.0 F

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

FOUR DENTED CANS OF NACHO CHEESE ON SHELVES

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

OBSERVED PLACING OF GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PRIOR

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

LEAKS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

NO DATE MARKING OF COOKED FOOD ITEMS

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

OPEN PERSONAL DRINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

MINORFacility 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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