Dallas
BEAT

Leo Y Churro Taqueria

9430 Larga Dr #120, Dallas, TX 75220 · 75220 · Restaurant

Mostly clean — 15 of 19 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
19
15 passed
Last Inspected
2023-10-24
Pass Rate
79%
1 failure
Score
18/100
BEAT
13 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-10-24
Failed 1 inspection (2019)
72 sanitation violations found across 18 inspections
27 food storage & handling violations found across 17 inspections
Sanitation critical 72×
Food Storage & Handling critical 27×
Other critical 26×
Food Temperature critical 14×
Documentation & Training minor 13×
Facility Condition minor 13×
Employee Hygiene critical
Plumbing & Waste serious
Pest Activity critical
2023-10-24 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

hot hold items read under 135 degrees f

minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

display current inspection or sign stating available

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

observed wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer bucket

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

sanitizer bucket

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

hand sink

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

salsa, beans no date mark

minor Employee Hygiene

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

personal items sitting on open top cooler

2023-08-03 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 14
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed raw eggs @ 64.8 F, cheese @ 45.1 F

critical Sanitation

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

Do not store raw meat over RTE sauce in WIC and gordita bread

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed soiled knife stored on wall (food accumulation)

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

critical Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

in every RIC

minor Other

*31 No soap at handsink

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed multiple flies/gnats in kitchen area

minor Employee Hygiene

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

keep tortillas 6 inches off floor

minor Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

provide new cutting boards on RIC (soiled/stained)

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

deep clean kitchen (walls, floor, ceiling, etc)

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

repair damaged lights under venthood (not turning on)

minor Facility Condition

*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent

Remove cardboard from floor used as a floor mat

2023-02-27 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cheese @ 45.1 F, rice wic @ 44.9 F

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean inside dirty microwave

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

critical Food Temperature

*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans

Observed rice, beans and chicken not below 41 F after 6 hours in wic

minor Other

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Provide test strips (chlorine)

minor Other

*31 No soap at handsink

in restroom

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

critical Other

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

Observed a lot of ice build-up in RIF touching food packages

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean floors, and under and around equipment

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair floor tile in kitchen, corroded hand was sink

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

in restroom

2022-07-27 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean inside microwave (dirty), inside RIC in kitchen (really dirty with debris and food accumilation)

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Date mark TCS food product kept longer than 24 hra

critical Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Provide thermometer for RIC

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Observed wet cloth on equipment to stop leak

minor Sanitation

*33 Warewashing equipment, clean solutions.

Provide cleaning agents (chlorine) during all hours of operation

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Keep onion bag 6 inch off floor

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean kitchen shelves, venthood filters, WIC, fan (dining area)

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair damaged faucet at handsink and small A/C in kitchen with leak

critical Pest Activity

*47 Other Violations

Post 'choking poster' and 'inspection report available' sign up for public view, and provide pest control ticket

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2021-12-21 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Sanitation

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

Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over beans in WIC.

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty cutting board.

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Observed bleach stored over food.

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM expired. Call 214-670-8083 for info.

minor Other

*31 No soap at handsink

Observed no soap in restroom.

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Observed foil used as a shelf liner. Observed grocery bag used to store hot food.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Observed onions stored on the floor.

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Observed dirty floor in WIC and under equipment.

minor Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Store all personal items in appropriate place.

2021-07-29 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cheese 52.3 degrees F

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed sanitizer <10 ppm Cl

critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw meat over RTE

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Observed no RFSM on site

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

Observed foil used as shelf liner

minor Sanitation

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

Observed knives stored in gap between prep cooler and hot table. Do not store utensils in WIC

minor Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

Observed reusing foil pans

2021-01-14 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw meat over sauce

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed sanitizer bucket <10 ppm Cl

minor Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed foil and contact paper used as shelf liner

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Observed bucket of sauce on floor in WIC

minor Sanitation

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

Observed bowl in beans in WIC

minor Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

Observed re-using foil pans

2020-12-17 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 17
critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw meat over RTE and drinks in WIC

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed knives dirty

serious Sanitation

*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap

Observed rinsing hands in 3-comp sink with no soap

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Observed spray cleaner next to food containers.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

Date mark cut vegetables (onions)

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

Observed no paper towels at hand sink in restroom

minor Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed foil and contact paper used as shelf liner. Must be durable, easily cleanable material.

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Wiping cloths on prep table. Keep in sanitizing solution.

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide thermometer for cooler

critical Other

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

minor Sanitation

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

Observed ladles and spoons in food in WIC

minor Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

Observed reusing foil pans

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label dry ingredients

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Cleaning needed throughout

minor Facility Condition

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

observed dirty vent hood (excessive grease)

minor Other

*45 Drying Mops-air dry

Hang mop and dump dirty water

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

Observed broken hand sink, cracked toilet.

2020-05-26 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cheese 50 degrees F

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed sanitizer bucket <100 ppm

minor Sanitation

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

Observed bowl used as scoop.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label bulk dry containers

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty walls and shelves

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed sink not sealed to wall

2019-10-17 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw meat stored over salsa

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed sanitizer in bucket <10 ppm.

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Observed windex bottle on top of cups

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site

minor Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed wall around AC patched with unfinished wood and styrofoam. Observed foil used as shelf liner in WIC. Materials must be durable, non-porous, and easily cleanable.

critical Other

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

Observed prepared food uncovered in WIC.

minor Sanitation

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

Do not use cup as scoop. Scoops must have handles and be used for dry ingredients or in-use items only.

minor Sanitation

*40 Reuse of single service articles

Observe single-use foil containers being washed and re-used.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty walls and shelves, dirty inside bathroom door.

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed hole in ceiling in back corner, leaking AC. Seal utility sink and bathroom sinks to wall.

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash sign in bathroom

2019-09-18 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 13
serious Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed orange debris in salt container.

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty inside dry ingredient container.

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Do not place bleach or sanitizer solution next to food.

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Observed leaky faucet at utility sink and fast leak at 3-comp sink.

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM must be on site during hours of operation.

minor Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Do not use foil as liner. Observed wall around AC unit patched with styrofoam, wood, and soft foam. Must be durable, non-porous, and easily cleanable.

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Do not store sanitizer bucket on floor.

critical Other

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

Cover food in WIC, cover salt container when not in use.

minor Sanitation

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

Do not use bowl as scoop. Scoops must have handle and stick out of procuct.

minor Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

Do not re-use single-use container (foil pans)

critical Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean fan covers in WIC, clean fan in dining area and ceiling around vent. Clean shelves in prep area, clean top of meat-cooking equipment where there is grease buildup.

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair floor tiles, repair leaking AC.

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Cover trash in bathroom.

2019-03-08 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

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

food in walk in cooler and reach in cooler must be covered, container touched rte food provide barrier between hand sink and food (tortillas)

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

observed wet/moisture cloths sit on tables

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers inside, shelves, sinks, gaskets

minor Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

prvide sanitizer test strips (chloro test strips)

critical Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

do store utensils between equipment

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

chemical (bleach/chlorax) stred next to food and utensils

serious Employee Hygiene

*14 Gloves single use

change gloves when you changed a task

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

critical Sanitation

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

observed raw chicken stored above raw beef, raw fish stored above rte food

minor Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

use approved food contact containers/bags, no shopping bags

2019-02-27 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

TRIPE 64

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

minor Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

minor Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

minor Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

2019-02-18 Fail Routine
CRITICAL 18
minor Other

FAILED: *46 Physical Facilities Premises

minor Other

FAILED: *23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

ho hot water at hand sink (restroom)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

no date marking on rte foods (seasoned chicken stored inside of reach in cooler

minor Other

FAILED: *31 Individual, disposable towels

no paper towels at the hand sink at restroom

critical Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

separate different meats (raw/ cooked) inside the walk in cooler

serious Sanitation

FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean plastic shelving inside the walk in cooler

minor Facility Condition

FAILED: *45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

wall is not in good repair by small stove top and fryer repair roof leak over food prep area

minor Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food off the floor inside the walk in cooler

serious Sanitation

FAILED: *14 Gloves single use

food staff observed changing tasks without washing.

serious Other

FAILED: *03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

hot food must be held at 135 degrees or above in steam table at all times

minor Other

FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

properly store dirty towels

minor Facility Condition

FAILED: *34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

daylight seen underneath the front double doors seal properly

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

clean tables in the dining area

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

do not store utensils between equipment

minor Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

all food staff must be trained in food safety

minor Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

label all food containers (sugar ex.) label drink dispenser container at front cash register

minor Documentation & Training

FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site

no rfsm observed on site during the inspection

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *32 Maintain in Good Repair

replace broken equipment in kitchen area

2018-07-29 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Small leak on 3CS faucet. Must be fixed.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Drinks stored on floor. Must be stored 6" above floor.

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Light bulb not working on hood. Must be replaced.

minor Facility Condition

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

mall leak on ceiling by air vent. Must be fixed.

critical Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Knives stored between 3CS/URC. Must be stored properly

minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Must renew RFSM and provide and updated one.

2018-02-21 Pass Routine
8
minor Sanitation

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

store sanitizer bucket off floor

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

date mark all food prepared or opened (like salsas, shrimp, etc)

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

keep wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket

serious Other

*12 A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (

establishment needs to have written procedures for employees to report foodborne symptoms or ask for dr note when returning to work

minor Other

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

establishment needs to have written procedures for employees to report foodborne symptoms or ask for dr note when returning to work

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

All employees handling food need to have food handler cards on site

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

observed employee wanting to use new gloves without washing hands

minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request

2017-08-23 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 2
serious Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

provide lid/ cover for are food containers No shopping ablaut. wrap the food

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

cheese : 50° F. tomato 51° F

2017-04-05 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 5
serious Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

provide cover/protection for all food containers in ric, wic

critical Sanitation

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

observed raw meat and potato store together

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the wic (observed blood in wic)

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

provide date marking for all food in wic and ric

minor Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours

2016-10-13 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

*03 Vending Machine. Hot Hold (135øF or higher)

rice 116 oF I beef 95°/ F

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

For all food containers

serious Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

provide container for the ground meat I seal open package of cheese

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

200 Ppm

critical Sanitation

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

Separate raw eggs and cheese, meat

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