SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

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8707 E RL THORNTON FRWY · CASA VIEW, DALLAS

Last inspected February 12, 2024 · passed

15 of 16 inspections passed, 1 failed. 22 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
15 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
96
includes 22 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 12
2024
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

must provide method of sanitizing utensils/ equipment/ surfaces

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

chemical spray bottles on shelf with food items

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no RFSM on site/ certified within department

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

date food items once they are opened (mayo/ cheese/ milk...) up to 7 days

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide chemical test strips for sanitizer solutions

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean ceiling in WIC by air vent (dust/mold observed), clean walls near prep area

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

cover food items in RIC/ WIC

JUN 17
2023
PASSED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

OBSERVED MENUDO ON STOVE TOP AT 129F HOT FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 135F

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

lARGE WATER LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

GUACAMOLE OBSERVED WITHOUT LABELS IN WALK IN COOLER

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

FLIES SEEN THROUGHOUT THE SERVING LINE- COVER FOOD TO PROTECT FROM FLIES

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

STORE EMPLOYEE DRINKS IN A DESIGNATED LOCATION

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

STORE WET WIPING TOWELS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION

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

OBSERVED PAN OF CUT FRUIT ON FLOOR/ STORE OFF FLOOR

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage

OBSERVED BOWL INSIDE SUGAR/ GUACAMOLE / SAUCE

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

LABEL BULK INGREDIENTS (SALT/ETC) WITH COMMON NAME

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN DIRTY VENT A HOOD FILTERS (VENT SYSTEM) CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DEPARTMENT OBSERVED NOT CLEANED

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation,mechanical

SLIGHTLY HOT IN KITCHEN AREA /CHECK VENTALATION SYSTEM

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS (3 SINK

DEC 16
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE LIGHT IN VENTHOOD

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

WATER DRIPPING FROM FAUCET AT SINK

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

OOD ON FLOOR IN WIC

JUN 9
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

NO TOWEL AT HAND SINK

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

SOUR CREAM STORE ON FLOOR

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN WIC

NOV 17
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

REPLACE OLD BAKING TRAY AND KEEEP HAND SINK CLEAN

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

NO INDIVIDUAL TOWELSS

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MAY 24
2021
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 2
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN VENTHOOD

MAY 13
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

no sanitizer in bucket

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace light in vent hood

SERIOUSOther
*19 Water System Maintained

provide water stopper for three compartment sink

FEB 20
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace light in venthood

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

no food thermometer

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

get city of dallas copy of rfsm

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

no sanitizer in bucket

AUG 24
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE BULB IN VENT HOOD

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

SET UP SANITIZING BUCKET

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Food Establishment Permit

PERMIT NOT POSTED AND RFSM

MAR 4
2019
PASSED
8 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

GUACAMOLE 49, PICO DE GALLO 49

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

RAW SHELL EGGS STORED ABOVE FRESH JALAPENOS IN RIC

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
JAN 14
2019
FAILED
18 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*09 Consumer self-service ready-to-eat food provided with suitable utensils that protect food from c

No utensils in pastry case.

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

Open employee beverage beside open food.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
MINORFacility Condition
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

Recommend moving tamale warmer from front door.

CRITICALSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Caulk handwash sink to wall properly. Replace damaged ceiling tiles.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

Sink set-up improperly and labeled incorrectly.

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

cooked squash 117 F

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap

Observed employee fail to use soap when washing hands.

MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

vent hood

MINOROther
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
CRITICALSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean and sanitize cooking equipment and vent hood.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.

No hot water at handwash sinks.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
CRITICALFood Temperature
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding

Chicken thighs on grill at 121 F

JUL 20
2018
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

VENT HOODS

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

ICE SCOOP IN COOLER

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

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLING UNITS

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

FLY TAPE IN KITCHEN

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

LEMONADE 56.2°F

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

RAW MEAT OVER COOKED FOOD PACKAGES

JAN 18
2018
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

rice 126.7°F, fajitas 129.5°F

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

vent hood, inside microwave

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

clothes left on prep table

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

pork in 3-compartment sink

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

hand sink has a leak and is not in use

CRITICALFood Temperature
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

employees thawing pork in 3-compartment sink while compartment next to food has soapy water

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

guacamole 49.6°F

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

salsas, beans

JUL 20
2017
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

no date marking on prepared food items

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Certify Staff

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no RFSM on duty

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean drains and floors

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

pork ribs 109.2

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

repair leaking pipes

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Label-list of ingredients in descending..

improper labeling on food

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

provide small covered trash can at hand sink

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*47 Other Violations

label 3 comp sink

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

cover all food items

JAN 12
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

provide an expiration date for open bags of cheeses.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Provide scoops with handles ( handle must be in the up right position when stored in the ingredients.

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Remove the foil from under the flavor waters on the counter out front.

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Invert all single use containers when not used.

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

label large bulk containers ( salt, sugar , etc.)

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