Las Estrella Taqueria Y Torteria
316 S St Augustine Dr, Dallas, TX 75217 · 75217 · Restaurant
Passed all 7 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-01-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area
OBSERVED A CHILD INSIDE THE KITCHEN
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
EXPIRED RFSM
*14 Gloves single use
GLOVE NOT PROPERLY USED , EMPLOYEE'S NOT WASHING Hands AFTER CHANGING TASK
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
MUST SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CORRECTLY
*34 Pest Control
OBSERVED ROACHES Crawling ON FOOD BY MICROWAVE
*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans
PAN OF RICE OBSERVED COOLING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
*40 Reuse of single service articles
DO NOT REUSE SINGLE USE CONTAINER
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
WIC Running HIGH IN TEMPERATURE
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
BUILD UP AT BACK OF GRIL
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
GREASE BUILD UP AT VENT HOOD FILTER
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
LABEL FOOD SQUEEZE BOTTLES/BULK DRINK CONTAINERS
2020-05-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
cooked barbacoa: 97.2 f
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
unlabeled chemical spray bottle
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
food handler certificate needed for all kitchen staff missing them
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
buckets stored in hand sinks
*35 Hair Restraints effective
wear hair restraints at all times in kitchen
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
sanitizing towel resting on food preparation table ( not in bucket )
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
fruit flies and flies observed in establishment live roach observed in establishment
2018-11-28 Pass Routine 5
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
*35 Hair Restraints effective
ONE FOOD WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SANITIZING TOWEL NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BUILDING
*47 Other Violations
CHILD OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN
2018-06-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW PORK STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE A SLICED PINEAPPLE
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES FLYING AROUND THE KITCHEN
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
PERSONAL EMPLOYEE CELL PHONE IN KITCHEN
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OPEN EMPLOYEE DRINK IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE SIDE SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE (MOLD PROLIFERATION PRESENT) CLEAN THE UPPER PANEL OF THE MICROWAVE (FOOD SOIL AND DEBRIS PRESENT)
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
STORE WIPING TOWELS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER AND IN BETWEEN USES
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
A BAG OF TORTILLAS RESTING INSIDE OF THE HAND WASH SINK ( IN THE KITCHEN)
2017-12-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLER CARD / CERTIFICATE FOR THE ONE WORKER MISSING ONE
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
COOKED MEATS NOT DATE MARKED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
ITEMS RESTING INSIDE OF THE HAND SINK
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OPEN PERSONAL DRINK IN THE KITCHEN
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
COOKED FOOD ITEMS RESTING ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE FOUR HAND WASH SIGNS FOR HAND SINKS
2017-07-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
WI cooler 47 F - work order -
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
ceiling tiles broken shelves need plastic liners for easy cleaning
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
not working back WI cooler unit - needs repair- check WIC cooler unit fluctuating temperature
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food containers at floor level
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
missing food handler cards
*47 Handwashing signage
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
missing pest control
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
not on site
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
need front RI cooler thermometers
2017-01-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
need current RFSM at all times
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
floors have deteriorating porous surface in kitchen area
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit
*37 Food shall be protected from cross contamination by protecting food containers that are received
need food containers covers to protect all prepared food from contamination
*33 Remove soils from equipment & utensils
need clean all equipment for accumulated soil
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
need sanitize after cleaning all food surfaces in all areas
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