SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

FITOS TAQUERIA.

BEAT. 40/100

2808 W CLARENDON DR · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS

Last inspected January 8, 2024 · passed

Failed an inspection 8 years ago. 57 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
16 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
159
includes 57 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 8
2024
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

cfm not onsite.

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels at hand sink located in back room

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep

move pest light away from prep area

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

store personal drinks on bottom shelf away from food and utensils

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean vent hood

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damage ceiling tile in back room

JUN 15
2023
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

UPDATE NAME OF OWNERSHIP ON HEALTH PERMIT, MUST MATCH NAME OF OWNER ON TAX PERMIT.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

HAND SINK IN BACK PREP ROOM COVERED WITH BOXES. MAKE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS, DRAIN OF BACK PREP ROOM.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES IN BACK PREP ROOM. REMOVE HARBORING CONDITION.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ESTABLISHMENT USING BOWL(WITHOUT HANDLE) AS SCOOP. USE HANDLED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

DEC 29
2022
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

heavy soil build up inside of ice machine, dispose of ice and clean and sanitize equipment.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

observed bleach bottle next to cheese being prepared. store away and properly.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

rfsm not onsite, arrived during inspection.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

name of owner on health permit does not match tax permit. update health permit.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

hand sink in back perp room not accessible, make easily accessible.

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

clean wire storage shelves.

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean underneath equipment, clean gaskets of cold hold equipment.

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

post consumer health sign or post inspection report.

JUN 21
2022
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

observed grime build up wire shelves, on surfaces of equipment. CLEAN.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

observed hand sink located in back storage area not accessible. REMOVE BOXES LOCATED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

observed missing hand wash sign at hand sink located in back.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

observed gap in between wall tiles in back storage room, repair and seal.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

gap observed on back storage exterior door, replace broken gasket.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking

observed restocked knifes with left over food residue. properly clean before restocking.

DEC 20
2021
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Post consumer health sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not onsite

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

three employees could not produce Texas Food Handler cards.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

grime build up on all gaskets of reach in coolers and freezer, clean. grime build up on wire storage shelves.

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

observed employees not washing hands before donning gloves.

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

observed wet cloths stored on equipment and nonfood contact surfaces. store in santizer buckets when not in use.

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

missing soap and towels at hand sink located in back prep kitchen.

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

observed clean utensils stored on soiled storage shelves, clean.

SERIOUSOther
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer

observed salsa stored in bottles being re-served.

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JUN 21
2021
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

grime and dust build up on walls and ceiling of kitchen, clean.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

observed hand sink, located in back prep room, obstructed with materials. remove items to make easily accessible.

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

have sign posted that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

observed open seams and missing cove. remove harboring conditions for pest.

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

observed open gaps an missing cove base throughout establishment. repair.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria

observed employee cleaning and sanitizing slicer with just wet rang with hot water. properly clean equipment after use.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

observed grease build up in between equipment. clean.

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

observed ham at 44.9F, sausage at 45.1F, sliced tomato at 44.8F. lid to reach in prep cooler was wide opened. keep close and observe if temperature drops. if not have equipment checked and remove all

DEC 28
2020
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Restricted use pesticides

observed home use pesticide in back kitchen,, remove from premises.

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

date mark food that has thawed out, observed frozen barbacoa date marked with date when frozen(12-16-20) that was thawed overnight yesterday.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

hand wash sink located in back kitchen was obstructed at time of inspection, individual can not access hand sink to wash hands.

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

observed raw fajita meat stored above diced produce, arrange food properly to prevent cross contamination.

MINORSanitation
*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip

observed sander stored with kitchen utensils, store maintenance equipment separately.

MINORFacility Condition
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors

observed restroom room door open, door must be able to self close.

MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

grime build up observed on fresh water drinks, clean and sanitize nozzles.

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

observed no consumer heath sign, provide.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding

observed PHF in steamer at 70.4F and 69.3F, rapidly reheat food before storing in hot hold device.

MAY 12
2020
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine sanitizer at 200+ PPM. needs to be between 50-100PPM.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

current permit has does not match Sales Tax Permit, Health Permit name of owner must match name of owner on Sales Tax Permit. renew.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

falling wall base observed in back storage room and in main kitchen, REPAIR. Falling FRP wall in back storage room, REPAIR.

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

exterior door to kitchen gas gap on bottom. install a door seal.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*39 Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage

hand sink has gap, secure and seal to frp wall.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

provide trash can at hand sink located in back storage room.

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

MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

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

date mark raw food that has been removed from original packaging.

NOV 20
2019
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

storing knifes behind 3 comp sink, in between sink and wall.

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

broken and fallen wall tile throughout establishment. repair

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

food particles on perimeter of floor, puddle of water on floor, gap on window of a/c window unit of back storage.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

food particles on perimeter of floor. food particles on inside of reach in coolers.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

missing hand wash sign at hand sink located at back storage room.

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

trompo out at 50.2F, trompo was on cooker and not cooking. Per RFSM food was outside for only 30 minutes and worker forgot to turn on cooker.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - air gap

waste pipe of ice machine bin inside of floor drain.

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

label water squeeze bottle.

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

opened water bottle found in kitchen above working station.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Expire food handler cards, renew. Employee working in kitchen does not have food handler card, provide ASAP.

MAY 21
2019
PASSED
9 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFacility Condition
*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria - air curtain

missing air curtains at exit doors on all areas must be replace or install air curtains to avoid cross contamination

MINORSanitation
*43 Ventilation systems:no public health hazard

gas burner stove equipment out side vent hood area must be remove or be inside vent hood area to avoid unlawful discharges

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

fly activity observed on all areas must be contact pest management to eliminate pest and avoid cross contamination

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

water line ice machine drainage out of main drain all drainage of water lines must be inside main drain to avoid stagnant water

CRITICALSanitation
*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se

equipment not sanitize during operational hours after equipment is clean must be sanitize to avoid cross contamination food surfaces at prep service areas not been sanitize at back room area must

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

gaskets on cooler units broken must be replace or repair to maintain proper food temperature

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizing solutions sanitizer bucket 100 ppm Chlorine concentration 3c sink 50 ppm chlorine concentration

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

cooler units dirty with stagnant water condensation and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination use as public health control all cooler units dirty with food debris and wat

CRITICALSanitation
*45 Premises free of litter

clean perimeter around establishment from all litter and trash must be clean premises to avoid pest harboring

NOV 5
2018
PASSED
9 violations8 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing date marking on food containers inside cooler units meat room prep area must be have current date marking in all food containers on all areas to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions

external and internal premises dirty on all areas walls, ceiling and floors must be clean during operational hours to avoid cross contamination use as public hazard control

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

heavy fly activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

blood and waster waste container inside cooler unit must be dispose any container with food debris and water waste to avoid cross contamination use as public health control

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

missing pest control ticket must be have current pest control ticket

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies of current employees

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

vent hood dirty must be clean to avoid drippings and food contamination

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

meat boxes containers and sauce preparation container at floor level must be out the floor 6 inches to avoid cross contamination

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

eggs on top of food container must be moved to lower shelving to avoid cross contamination use as public health control separate raw meat containers from vegetables containers to avoid cross co

MAY 4
2018
PASSED
5 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing food handler cards all employees must be have food handler cards

CRITICALSanitation
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.

clean facilities during operational hours floors back room under equipment dirty must be clean floors under equipment to avoid food contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

RI cooler back kitchen unit had fluctuation temperatures must monitored the thermometer temperature inside unit to proper adjustment RI cooler store area leaking water must be avoid contaminati

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

wash rinse sanitizer signs missing back 3c sink must be have designed areas as hazard public control

CRITICALFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

water leak inside dinner area must be repair to avoid food contamination

MAR 29
2018
FAILED
18 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

missing food labeling in all food containers must be label all food as public hazard control

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

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

missing date marking must be have date marking as public health control

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy

condensation of grease accumulation outside establishment dripping to floor premises and entry door of establishment

CRITICALSanitation
*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se

all equipment, prep tables, cut boards, inside and outside cooler units dirty must be clean with chemical and during exposing of contamination

SERIOUSSanitation
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*43 Ventilation systems:no public health hazard

unlawful discharge at drainage receptacle and oil dripping from roof to the outside floors premises

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Ventilation hood systems

vent hood dirty must be clean to avoid grease dripping and food contamination public hazard control

MINORSanitation
*44 Waste Receptacles thoroughly cleaned

grease deposits dump outside establishment must be dispose in a proper grease trap waste containers

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

fly activity observed must be contact pest management

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*21 Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC

PIC must be demonstrate prevention of foodborne illness

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

CTS food maintain at floor level to be prepared ( sauce vegetables) must be 6 inches outside floor level to prevent food contamination

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 PIC ensures employees are properly sanitizing equi

PIC must ensure use of sanitizing solutions during operational hours

CRITICALFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

must be provide vent hood services to avoid food contamination

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizing solutions in all areas sanitizer bucket 100 ppm Chlorine 3c sink sanitizing solutions 50 ppm Chlorine

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

single use boxes keep at floor level must be out of the floor 6 inches

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

cardboard using inside RI cooler units as blood drainage containers must be use proper food drainage containers

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

food contact surfaces contaminated not clean or sanitizing solutions use during operational hours

OCT 3
2017
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing certifications on site

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

need sanitize equipment after cleaning

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

clogged grease trap -not working- missing drainage strainers missing 3 compartment sink back store room area

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

missing external fly stations fly activity observed

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

vent hood need clean properly

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

missing date marking

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

floors missing cement seal in all areas walls dirty and gap holes ceiling not heat resistance tiles

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

meat 51 F , cheese 52 F, cream 52 F

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

cooler units cannot hold temp below 40 F broken units

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizer solutions sanitizer bucket 50 ppm 3 compartment sink 100 ppm

APR 4
2017
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

CONDENSATION IN RIC IN THE BACK AREA

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

OPEN CONTAINER IN KITCHEN

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

NEED PROBE THERMOMETER

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

NEXT TO ONIONS

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

IN RIC

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

AT ALL TIMES

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

TO GO CONTAINERS

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

IN ALL RICS

FEB 9
2017
PASSED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

IN RIC

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

HANDLES NEED TO BE IN THE SAME DIRECTION

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

AT HAND SINK

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

NO CARDBOARD AS LINER

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

TO GO CONTAINERS

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

WINDEX STORED NEXT TO CLEAN DISHES

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

BROKEN

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN INSIDE COOLER

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NOT AVAILABLE

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

FOOD STORED DIRECTLY ON SHELF, NO PROTECTION

NOV 3
2016
PASSED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

INSIDE OF RIC IN BACK AREA

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

IN RIC WITH DRINKS AND SALSA

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILE I KITCHEN

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

ONIONS ON THE GROUND

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

TOWEL IN HAND SINK

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

IN RIC

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

TO GO CONTAINERS

MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

NO FOOD PREP OR STORAGE ON CARDBOARD

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

BACK DOOR NEED TO SEAL COMPLETELY

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

SLICED TOMATO 58 (DEGREE F)

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

TROMPO 90 (DEGREE F)

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