SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

FITO'S TACOS DE CABEZA.

BEAT. 44/100

2905 W DAVIS ST · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS

Last inspected December 26, 2023 · passed

36 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
108
includes 36 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 26
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Date mark all foods that have been used/prepared for more that 24 hrs

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

Cover all foods to avoid contamination

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

Replace worn cutting boards

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean all animal blood/juices in reach-in cooler by stove rage

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Fix holes on wall by hand sink in prep line/station

JUN 26
2023
PASSED
9 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

When washing utensils must sanitize after washing>observed cook rinse fry basket with water then stuck it by (back) in fryer

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label all chemical spray bottles

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Label squeeze bottles in kitchen with contents

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Do not store items in hand sink

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Flies observed in establishment

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

Cover all containers with ingredients when not in use

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean gaskets in reach-in cooler

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand washing signs in restrooms

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
DEC 20
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

Get test strips to test chlorine concentration

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

Beef foot observed touching bare surface of reach-in freezer

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Fix loose faucet of hand sink by prep line

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label bulk ingredients/spices

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean grease build-up in vent hood filters

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix broken paper towel dispenser

JUN 26
2022
PASSED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Properly store wet wiping towels

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

Observed open drinks in cook area

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not use hand sink as a dump sink

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Label food squeeze bottle at cook line

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean floor drain underneath hand sink

MINORSanitation
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

Label 3 compartment sink (wash/rinse/sanitize)

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

Provide chemical test strips

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry

Hang wet mops to dry

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

All cooked/RTE must be date marked

CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

Remove dust from the refrigerator

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

All food handlers training for food safety

CRITICALSanitation
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

Clean/maintain the area around the dumpster area. Provide current pest control report

OCT 18
2021
PASSED
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy

vent hood with oil drippings on cooking work areas must be have repair or replace edge grease canal to eliminate drippings

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

food containers at floor level must be 6 inches out the floor level

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

gaskets broken at cooler units on different areas must be replace or repair to proper condition to maintain 40 f or below

MINORChemical Safety
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing test strips to check sanitizing solutions must be have test trips to check chemical concentration

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors behind equipment, walls and ceiling dirty with soils, spills and grease accumulations in all areas must be clean all areas to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

using trash bags as food containers must be use approved containers as food containers to avoid chemical contamination

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

missing date marking on squeeze food sauce containers must be have date marking on food containers in all areas

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

raw meat containers without separation from cooked food containers inside cooler units must be properly separate raw food containers from cooked food containers

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

all food surfaces dirty with soils, food debris, blood drippings and grease accumulations must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination cooler units dirty with soils and grease accumulatio

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

missing labels on food containers inside cooler units must be label food containers in all areas

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MAR 3
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

zero concentration of sanitizer bucket at prep area must be at: 100 chlorine concentration

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

AUG 13
2020
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing employee health policies and procedures

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing current grease trap ticket on site must be have current grease trap ticket on site

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

PIC must be ensure employees made proper separation of raw and cooked food inside cooler units to avoid cross contamination

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

missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

not soap at hand sink back area must be have soap in all hand sinks

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

vent hood dirty with grease drippings and solis deposits front area vent hood must be clean to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

all cooler units dirty with soils, food debris and blood spills must be clean to avoid cross contamination

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

zero chlorine concentration at sanitizer buckets must be setup sanitizer buckets at : 100 ppm chlorine concentration 3c sink setup at 50 ppm chlorine concentration during operational hours

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

expired RFSM certification must be have FSM registered with the city

JAN 8
2020
PASSED
7 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

a/c vents dirty with soils and dust accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

missing hand washing signs at front area hand sink must be have hand washing hands signage in all areas

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

water leak at ice machine must be repair to proper condition to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors behind equipment and walls dirty with soils, spills and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

front service are light is not working must be replace or repair to proper condition

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

zero concentration at sanitizer buckets must be at 100 ppm chlorine concentration

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

RI coolers in all areas dirty with soils. stagnant water, blood spills must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination

JUL 8
2019
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw meat store next to onion, hot sauces

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

register RFSM with city of Dallas

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

provide date marking for all foods in cooler

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed utensils in the hand sink

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

200 ppm chlorine

JUN 5
2019
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

observed meat container put directly on top of meat

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

observed raw meat store next to cooked meat

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

provide grease trap ticket

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

cheese

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towel for the hand sink

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

provide pest control record

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

provide cover for all food containers

DEC 5
2018
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

dirty towels in the hand sink

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

observed raw eggs above onion and cooked meat

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Gloves single use

observed employee washes the towel and making food without changing gloves

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria

set up sanitizer bucket

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

meat 113'f

JUN 14
2018
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No employee able to provide evidence of successful completion of Registered Food Service Manager course. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Light bulb not functioning under vent hood.

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

No test strips available to verify sanitizer concentration.

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

Please provide a sign or placard notifying customers that latest health inspection report is available upon request.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

Cracked tile at entrance to service area.

AUG 30
2017
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

DOOR PROPPED OPEN, NO A/C IN BUILDING

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

IN MICROWAVE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD

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

ITEMS IN RIC

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

"MOST RECENT HEALTH INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST" SIGN

MAR 16
2017
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW FISH OVER RTE FOOD BREAD

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

SLICED TOMATO 50, BEEF 49 (DEGREE F)

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

INSIDE OF RIC INSIDE MICROWAVE

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

NEED THERMOMETER IN RIC BY GRILL

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