SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

LAS TRES SALSAS TAQUERIA.

BEAT. 18/100

2725 S BUCKNER BLVD STE #100 · PIEDMONT, DALLAS

Last inspected October 11, 2023 · passed

Failed an inspection 4 years ago. 52 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
16 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
181
includes 52 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 11
2023
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding

reheat food to a temperature of at least 165 degrees f for hot holding

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers inside, gaskets around cooler doors, shelves, microwave

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

hand sink not accessible to wash hands (front hand sink)

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

personal drink bottles stored above prep tables

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

food manager not on site

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

repair gaskets around cooler doors

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

observed raw chicken stored above cheese in ric

CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

food on hot holding table not reach 135 degrees or above onion 124.9, meat 73, rice 132.6 degrees f

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at back door

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

repair pipe under hand sink and leaking faucets

SEP 14
2023
PASSED
15 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, clean tables, clean freezers, clean cabinets

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

store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket

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

personal drink bottles sit on prep table-store in designated area

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at back door

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

replace chipped lids

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

flan in ric expired on 9/8/2023

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean shelves in reach in cooler-front

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

food manger not on site

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged ceiling tiles, floor tiles, cover holes

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

windex stored next to water bottles

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed utensils in hand sink by 3 com sink

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

raw breaded beef stored above hot dogs in reach in cooler

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

all food containers in reach in coolers need be covered

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

provide grease trap ticket

MAR 8
2023
PASSED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark all TCS food for 7 days only

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets, microwave, shelves in coolers, table under grill, freezers, clean drink coolers

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

MINORSanitation
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

clean restroom

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

store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed knife in hand sink

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting board

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

observed employee eating in prep area personal water bottle stored on prep table-open

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

provide label for food storage containers-common name of products

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged floor tiles, caulk around sinks shall be replaced, faucets on hand sink by 3 com sink needs be tight

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at back door

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

replace rusty shelves in reach in coolers remove foil from shelves

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager with rfsm certificate not on site

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

cover food containers in reach in coolers

SEP 19
2022
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed utensils in hand sink

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

observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

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

provide label for squeeze bottles

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting boards

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed flies and fruit flies

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, shelves in coolers and in kitchen, gaskets around cooler doors,

AUG 19
2022
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager with RFSM certificate not on site

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

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed utensils in hand sink

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

personal drink bottles stored above prep table, food and next to consumer food

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

observed cross contamination raw chicken stored above cheese and raw beef in reach in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored above rte food

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

chemical spray bottle (oven cleaner) stored next to food

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, shelves, freezers

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

observed food sit on floor

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

CRITICALFood Temperature
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding

reheat meat and rice before place it on hot holding table 9rice 63, beef 73 degrees f)

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged/broken floor tiles

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting boards

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FEB 12
2022
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed

single use articles

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

provide gap at exit door

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair ceiling tiles,- remove bucket, repair floor tiles, caulk around sinks

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for sanitizer bucket

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, gaskets, shelves

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

observed leaking pipe under hand sink

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

personal drinks bottles sit on prep table

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide handwashing sign

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

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

provide thermometer in coolers/freezer

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

observed raw food stored above cooked food

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

rfsm manager not on site

AUG 20
2021
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair floor tiles, cove base, check pipe under hand sink, replace caulk around 3 com sink and hand sink

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

raw beef stored above cheese, raw shelled eggs stored above cheese

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets, shelves in coolers, freezers,

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide covered receptacle in restroom

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

do not use damaged food storage containers

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting boards

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

store food 6 inches off the floor

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

employee drinks sit on prep table

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

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

CRITICALFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

thawing method cold running water no room temperatures

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at back door

AUG 10
2021
FAILED
19 violations8 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

missing thermometer in cooler across grill

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

observed container with meat store on trash can

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

provide label for food storage containers

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

replace broken and damaged gaskets around cooler doors

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

do not reuse single us articles-sour cream containers

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed flies

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, freezers, shelves, gaskets

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged floor tiles

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

provide and use approved food containers not shopping bags as food storage

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

capacity of cooler is not enough for all food. provide extra cooler or organize it.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottles, and sanitizer bucket

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

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

beans 113, chicken 97 degrees f on hot holding table

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

MINORSanitation
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

clean restroom

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

thawing process cold running water not standing water (raw chicken)

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

leaking pipe under hand sink

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

cross contamination between raw food products and rte food in coolers observed

FEB 22
2021
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

personal drink bottles

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets, coolers, shelves, tables

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed utensils in hand sink

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager with rfsm certificate not on site

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at back door

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

observed food sit on floor/storing of food six inches off the floor

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

provide original food storage containers, do not use cut containers

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

provide duplicate health permit

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

observed raw products stored aove rte food in reach in coolers

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

tomato 56, raw chicken wings 56.7, cilantro/onion 57.8 degrees f food voluntary destroyed

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

provide label for food storage containers

AUG 18
2020
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

post health permit

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

provide thermometer in cooler

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

provide label for chemical spray bottles

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at back door

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, freezers, shelves in reach in coolers, gaskets

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels

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

meat 98, rice 100 degrees f

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

do not reuse single use articles (do not cut containers and reuse)

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

raw meat stored above hot dogs, milk in cooler

FEB 5
2020
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean utensils, coolers

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

keep utensils with handle up

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

provide label for chemical spray bottles

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at back door

MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

RFSM certificate 45 days

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

thawing process needs to be cold running water not standing water

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

provide food handler certificates (15 days)

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

hand sink was not accessible to wash hands

AUG 19
2019
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
FEB 20
2019
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food/water Temperature measuring device -Numerical scale
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
AUG 9
2018
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
JAN 10
2018
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING BREAD AND TACOS

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

LABEL ALL SPRAY BOTTLES

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

REPLACE DIRTY CEILING TILES

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
JUN 26
2017
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

provide a written procedure on vomiting cleanup by assocaites.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Provide a registered food service manager on site during the operation.

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

the hand sink cold water at the faucet in the back doesn't produce any cold water. The restrooms hand sinks don't have hot water.

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

All food should be six inches off the floor . (a sack of dried rice, dried beans sitting on the floor)

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Invert the pots and pans on the shelves.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

the cooks and food preparers must wear hair restraints.

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

Large gap at the bottom of the door . Provide a new threshold on the bottom of the door and door sweep .

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Provide a valid Registered food service manager certificate displayed for public viewing.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Using drain plugs
DEC 13
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing food handlers cards

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

mixing natural mix missing date marking

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

hot water don't work women restrooms

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