SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

JUANITAS TAQUERIA & CARNICERIA.

BEAT. 27/100

2035 SINGLETON BLVD · WEST DALLAS, DALLAS

Last inspected January 10, 2024 · passed

Failed an inspection 7 years ago. 51 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
10 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
126
includes 51 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Mar 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 10
2024
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

No current liquid waste manifest

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Replace any broken or damaged utensils

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

Fix gap on back door

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

Keep foods off floor

CRITICALFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

Saw meats/other animal products thawing at room temperature

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

Replace pitted/stained cutting boards

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean any food debris in walk-in freezer

JUL 17
2023
PASSED
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw meat over ready-to-eat foods in walk-in freezer

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items used according to law

Sanitizer solution too high/concentration of chlorine at 200 ppm must be between 50-100 ppm

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

Renew expired food handler certificates

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide functioning thermometer in walk-in cooler

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

Label re-use(d) container with the contents that they are currently holding

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not store items in hand sink

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Large amount of gnats observed

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

Do not store food in pots on floor

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration

Thaw food either in running water or under refrigeration

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean grime in between/behind equipment

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Re-grout floor in kitchen

JAN 4
2023
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items used according to law

Sanitizer bucket observed with concentration at 200 ppm Cl>should be between 50 ppm - 100 ppm Cl

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site>must have registered food manager on when food is being prepared

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law

Place label on items for whole sale (mole)

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Provide paper towels at all hand sinks

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Do not wrap utensils with aluminum foil

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Gnats observed by dish machine

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

Multiple containers/pots with food on floor>do not store directly on floor

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

When thawing food must have under running water

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean an debris in dry storage

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

Fix light in cold room/walk-in freezer

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix broken/missing tiles in walk-in freezer

MAR 12
2022
PASSED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Pink slime/mold-like substance observed on upper inside panel of ice machine

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Service grease trap every 90 days and maintain trip ticket on file at location.

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Provide paper towels at hand sink next to dish machine.

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Remove foil shelf liner from bottom shelf of prep table. Peel plastic on sides of RIF.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Patch holes in walls and replace missing and broken covering where needed

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Exterior walls:protection

Seal all outer perimeters properly to prevent entrance of insects and rodents> back door

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

Employee personal items observed stored next to product and clean equipment. Provide a designated area.

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

Cover all product in dry storage room

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

Observed product thawing in stagnant water. Thaw product under continuously running water (not exceeding 70'f), from freezer to refrigerator, in microwave or frozen to cook.

MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Use proper scoop for chips> observed use of red basket. Store ice scoop properly- not inside ice machine

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

Label all food containers with common name labels> ie dry ingredient bins and seasoning shakers

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Gaskets of RIC units observed with product debris accumulation

MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

Replace broken lights under vent hood

JUL 20
2021
PASSED
12 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Devices to stun/electrocute flying insects

missing blue lights in all areas must be have blue lights in all areas

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors walls and ceiling with encrusted grease and soils accumulations must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

vent hood dirty heavily with soils and grease drippings must be clean to avoid cross contamination and prevent public hazard discharges

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

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

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

missing employee health policies and procedures

CRITICALSanitation
*42 cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening

hermetic food covers dirty with food debris soils and water accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

missing soap at hand sinks inside restroom areas must be have soap at hand sinks in all areas

SERIOUSOther
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

discard RTE food without date or day properly dispose potentially hazardous food items

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

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

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

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

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

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

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

broken thermometers inside cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers to verified food temperature accuracy

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JAN 11
2021
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

PIC must be ensure hand sinks are not block by utensils or equipment

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

missing RFSM certificate must be have FSM registered with the city

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

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

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

missing individual towels on hand sinks must be have individual towels on hand sinks in all areas

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing setup 3c sink sanitizing solutions must be setup at 50 ppm chlorine concentration missing sanitizer buckets must be setup sanitizer bucket at: 100 ppm chlorine concentration in all areas

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

cooking equipment and utensils dirty with encrusted soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

MINORSanitation
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color

ceiling inside kitchen area burned or soiled with grease accumulations must be replace or repair to proper condition

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

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

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

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

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation systems:no public health hazard

vent hood broken must be replace or repair to proper condition

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

PIC must be ensure that employees wash their hands before use gloves when change tasks

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

food container without covers or lids food containers must be covered or have lids on all areas

JUL 1
2020
PASSED
8 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

ceiling, walls and floors must be maintain in good repairs

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

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

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

equipment must be maintain in a dry and clean area to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

using thank you bags as food covered must be use proper food covers or lids to avoid chemical contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions

PIC must be ensure premises are clean as often to avoid cross contamination

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

missing some food labels in food containers must be label all food containers in all areas

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

burns a/c vents must be replace or repair to proper condition

MAY 20
2020
PASSED
14 violations9 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

equipment dirty with encrusted grease and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors walls and ceiling inside kitchen area dirty must be clean to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

exit back door with gaps and holes must be repair or replace to avoid pest harboring

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

missing date marking on food containers in all areas must be have date or day marks on food containers in all areas

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Clean Surface Different Foods

cross contamination by contact with raw animal food products must be clean and sanitize equipment and utensils when handle raw food products and separate raw food containers properly in all areas

CRITICALOther
*37 Food shall be protected from cross contamination by protecting food containers that are received

food containers missing covers or lids must be cover al food from contamination in all areas

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

using trash bags and thank you bags as food covering and food containers must be use approved containers as food containers

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 control to eliminate pest

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

missing food labels on food containers in all areas must be have labels on food containers in all areas

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

missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizer buckets inside prep area must be have sanitizer buckets at : 100 ppm chlorine concentration missing chemical test strips must be have chemical test trips

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Outfitter-Food Temperatures (Cold).

cooler unit not working 48F must be maintain proper temperature at 40 f or below

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed

unnecessary chemicals inside dry food storage room must be remove chemicals to avoid cross contamination

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

must separate all cooked food containers from raw food containers in all areas

DEC 12
2019
PASSED
9 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors, walls and ceilings inside kitchen areas with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

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

all food contact surfaces dirty all food surfaces must be clean and must be sanitize to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

equipment and food surfaces dirty with food debris, grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

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

missing food labels on food containers in all areas must be have proper labels on food containers in all areas

CRITICALFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

ceiling tiles peeling off material in all areas must be replace or repair to avoid cross contamination

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

ceiling tile missing at entry stairs area must be repair ceiling tile or close all gaps in all areas exit back door missing weather strips must be replace or repair weather strips

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

cooking equipment dirty with encrusted grease and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Outfitter-Food Temperatures (Cold).

RI cooler unit at 56 F must be maintain proper food temperature at 40 F or below

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

a/c vents dirty with grease deposits, soils accumulations and spills must be clean to avoid cross contamination

APR 30
2019
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw eggs, meat store next to rice

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

0 ppm

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

observed sanitizer bucket store next to onions

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

provide date marking for all foods in the coolers

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

provide cover/lid for all food containers

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

provide cleaning for prep area

MAR 31
2019
FAILED
21 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

cool product from 135F to 70F in 2 hours, then from 70F to 41F in an additional 4 hours before cold holding 41f and below.

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

beef fajita 57F, shrimp 60F, chicken 56F, fish 50F, rice 54F,

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

shrimp at 89F, pork 97F.

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

use proper shelving order for proteins and ready to eat food in both ric and wic units. beef observed stored under chicken etc.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

storage shelves and equipment throughout observed with debris and product accumulation; sticky and dirty to touch.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*12 PIC ensure conditional employee who exhibits or reports a symptom, or who reports diagnosed illn
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

provide food handler certificates for all employees not Food Manager certified. maintain on file at location to present upon inspection.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions

product observed cooling at room temperature on prep tables. utilize proper rapid cooling methods ie ice bath etc.

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

provide a use by date for all prepared product not to exceed 7 days.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

provide soap for hand sink next to dish machine

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

replace ton gasket on wic door and where needed in ric units. replaces residential microwave with commercial.

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

employee beverages observed on prep and food storage shelves. proper hair restraints required for all employees

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

provide sanitizer buckets for all work service and prep areas/station.

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

cover all food inside ric units.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration

observed beef tripe thawing at room temperature in large pot on floor

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ice scoop observed stored on top of ice inside ice machine.

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

label all food containers common name ie squirt bottles and seasoning shakers

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

floor inside wif and under equipment shelves observed with build up of product debris

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

attach hand sink to wall properly. employee personal items. observed stored next to product.

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

dispose of mop water and hand mop to dry water not in use.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are solid and tight-fitting

seal back door tight to prevent entrance of insects and rodents.

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