Fiesta Mart Taqueria
611 W Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75208 · 75208 · Restaurant
Passed all 13 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-11-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Date mark cheese, salsa, guacamole for 7 days then discard
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Ice machine needs mold clean up inside
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
chicken raw in contact with cilantro, shall be separated
*42 Ventilation hood systems
Grease build up in vent hood, needs service to clean
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Hand cloths between use need to be in bucket
2023-03-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
observed food employee washing knife off with water. all dishes must be washed-rinsed-sanitized
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
grease trap must be serviced every 90 days
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
grab n go foods observed inside ric not labeled
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
all food handlers must be trained
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed open drinks on food prep counters-store them in a designated area
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace blown out light underneath vent a hood
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
repair ric in front of 3 sink
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
observed dust on ceiling tiles over food prep areas
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
detail clean inside of hot holding unit detail clean all work stations after each use
2022-09-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
OBSERVED LARGE POTS STORE UPRIGHT AND UNCOVERED. STORE COVERED OR INVERTED.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.
*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.
*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.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED DRINKS STORED ON WORKING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. NO DRINKING IN KITCHEN.
*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.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE WITH CLEANER NOT LABELED, LABEL.
*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.
*47 Health permit posted
POST HEALTH PERMIT AT EACH DEPARTMENT.
2021-11-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler
REPLACE ALL NONWORKING LIGHTS
*19 One Inch Air Gap
PROVIDE AT HANDSINK
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO RFSM ONSITE
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
LACK OF HANDWASHING
*23 No Water
NO WATER AT HANDSINK IN TAQUERIA AND KIOSK
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration
RAW MEAT THAWING ON DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMP SINK
*37 Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice
LETTUCE STORED IN STANDING WATER
*31 No soap at handsink
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SLICED LETTUCE 64*F, SLICED TOMATOES 68*F ON TOP OF ICE
2021-04-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*45 Floor contruction requirements
REPAIR FLOORS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
KEEP LIDS PROTECTED AT REGISTER
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL FOOD STORED WITH CUSTOMER ITEMS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*31 Individual, disposable towels
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler
REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
SHRIMP PATTY 118*F, PORK 127*F, RICE 109*F
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN ALL
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*14 When to wash hands
LACK OF HAND WASHING
2020-09-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
REGISTER WITH CITY OF DALLAS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARD
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
LACK OF HAND WASHING
*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler
REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration
RAW CHICKEN STORED ON DRAINBOARD
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SALSA 58*F , JALAPENO 50*F
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ON PAPER TOWEL
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
PERSONAL ITEMS STORED WITH CUSTOMERS ITEMS
2020-02-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW BACON STORED WITH RTE SAUSAGE
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN ALL DOOR GASKETS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
PROVIDE
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
*47 Health permit posted
POST IN CUSTOMER VIEW
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ITEMS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
REMOVE EXPIRED MILK
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
SAUSAGE 124*F, WINGS 108*F IN HHU
2019-07-30 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
observed an employee cut a lime without wearing gloves.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
cloth rag stored underneath the cutting board
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
bottle of glass cleaner left on the counter adjacent to the soda machine and salsa area.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
corn dog measured at 120 degrees F
*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.
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
black bacteria buildup observed inside the soda nozzles; clean and sanitize thoroughly
2019-02-04 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*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
*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
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
a/c vents dirty with contamination must be clean to avoid food contamination
*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
*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
*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
2018-08-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
3c sink water leaks must be repair all leaks to avoid harboring pest and contamination
*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
*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
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
vent hood dirty must be clean to avoid oil dripping on CTS food and prevent food contamination
*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
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
floors with rough surfaces and cracks must be repair to a smooth and easy to clean surfaces
2018-02-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
missing sanitizing solutions sanitizer bucket 200 ppm Quat 3c sink 200 ppm Quat
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
missing test strips
*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
*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
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
missing thermometers inside cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers inside units
*21 PIC ensures effective handwashing being done
PIC need to ensure proper hand washing during operational hours
2017-08-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SLICED TOMATOES: 70.9 F (COLD HOLD)
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
HOT HOLD VIOLATION: COOKED SHRIMP: 116.8 F COOKED FISH: 128.9 F
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES OBSERVED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OPEN PERSONAL DRINK FOUND IN THE KITCHEN (STORED IN THE MICROWAVE)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN THE GASKETS OF THE REACH IN COOLER (AROUND THE DOORS)
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENT HOOD
2017-03-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
TOMATOES: 69.0 F
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
FOUR DENTED CANS OF NACHO CHEESE ON SHELVES
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MOLD SPORES GROWING IN THE ICE MACHINE CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
OBSERVED PLACING OF GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PRIOR
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAKS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
NO DATE MARKING OF COOKED FOOD ITEMS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OPEN PERSONAL DRINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
*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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