SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

LEONARDO'S TEX-MEX & AMERICAN FOOD.

BEAT. 30/100

13838 C F HAWN FRWY · SEAGOVILLE, DALLAS

Last inspected November 18, 2023 · passed

26 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
118
includes 26 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 18
2023
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Provide all certified managers certifiactes to be posted

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

provide grease trap every 90 days

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

provide thermometers inside cooler

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities

repair mod / seal on counter top t hand sink

SERIOUSFacility Condition
*19 One Inch Air Gap

provide air gap at ice machine floor sink

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

observed thawing shrimp in standing water

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

bulk scoop stored in direct contact w beans and rice

APR 27
2023
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

CANDY NEAR REGISTER IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Plumbing System Construction
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

POST LAST INSPECTION REPORT

OCT 27
2022
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

ALL FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WORK SURFACES/ AS OFTEN AS NEEDED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

OBSERVED STAFF USE BARE HANDS TO PUT CHIPS INTO SCOOP. MUST USE SECOND BARRICADE WHILE HANDLING RTE FOODS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

EXPIRED RFSM

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

NO FOOD HANDLERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

OBSERVED FLIES THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT

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

PROPERLY STORE WET WIPING CLOTH, STORE DIRTY ONES PROPERLY

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

OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSIL STORE IN BULK INGREDIENTS.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DETAIL CLEAN VENTS HOOD FILTERS TO REMOVE BUILD UP

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REMOVE MOLDY CAULK AT SPLASH GUARD AND RESEAL AROUND IT

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

OBSERVED FOOD MIXING BOWL INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK.

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

LABEL DISPENSER (PINEAPPLE JUICE)/COS.

MAR 25
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal all handsinks to wall properly.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Remove foil shelf liners from WIC and chemical storage shelves.

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

Replace broken light under vent hood.

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

Use proper scoops to dispense dry ingredients. Scoops with handles.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Seal backdoor properly to prevent entrance of insects and rodents.

JUN 3
2021
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SALSA: 61.0 F

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE

SERIOUSOther
*10 Chlorine exposure time table

CHLORINE SANITIZING BUCKET TOO STRONG

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

SKILLET RESTING ON THE KITCHEN HAND SINK

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

SANITIZING BUCKET RESTING ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DUSTY FAN COVERS ( WALK IN COOLER )

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

DUSTY INTAKE VENTS

MINOROther
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES NEEDED FOR THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM

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NOV 25
2020
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS )

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

TWO BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

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

PROVIDE TWO THERMOMETERS FOR TWO REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THEM

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DIRTY REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR ONE LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENT HOOD THAT IS MISSING ONE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ONE KITCHEN WORKER THAT IS MISSING ONE

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS

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

COVERED TRASH CANS ( WOMENS RESTROOM )

MAY 1
2020
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

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

COOKED FAJITA BEEF: 111.3 F

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

UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

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

FOOD PRODUCTS RESTING ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER

CRITICALSanitation
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

PERSONAL CELL PHONE RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION SURFACES

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

HEAVY DUST ON THE FAN COVERS OF THE WALK IN COOLER

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED UNDER THE VENT HOOD AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER

MINORSanitation
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE TOILET SEAT ( MENS RESTROOM)

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

HAND WASH SIGN NEEDED IN THE MENS RESTROOM

SERIOUSOther
*10 Chlorine exposure time table

NO SANITIZING BUCKET IN USE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES OBSERVED

NOV 25
2019
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

KITCHEN COOK WORKING WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE

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

LEAK AT THE MOP SINK FAUCET

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

COOKED PROTEIN NOT DATE MARKED ( WALK IN COOLER )

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

WET SANITIZING TOWELS RESTING ON CUTTING BOARDS

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

FOOD RESTING DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR ( WALK IN COOLER )

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

PEST CONTROL RECORDS NOT ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS )

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

PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINK RESTING ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MICROWAVE

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

DUSTY INTAKE VENTS

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS RESTROOM

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

KITCHEN HAND SINKS BEING USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES

MAY 24
2019
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

HAND WASH SIGN NEEDED FOR THE MEN'S RESTROOM HAND SINK

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

OPEN EMPLOYEE DRINK OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN ( RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE)

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

FROZEN FISH JUST RESTING IN A STAINLESS STEEL PAN ON THE COUNTER IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

THE BACK HAND SINK WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE LARGE COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE

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

COOKED CHICKEN BEING STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO DATE MARK

MINOROther
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

FECAL MATTER OBSERVED IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM TOILET BOWL ( INCLUDING UNDERNEATH THE TOILET SEAT

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

MEN'S RESTROOM HAND SINK IS STOPPED UP MUST BE REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY

MINORChemical Safety
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE IN THE MOP SINK / CHEMICAL ROOM

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

LARGE BAG OF FRESH CARROTS RESTING DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN

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

SANITIZING TOWELS NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

OBSERVED BARE HANDS OF KITCHEN WORKERS HANDLING READY TOE AT GARNISH AND TORTILLA CHIPS

NOV 6
2018
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

steak 55 F, chicken strips 55 F

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

taco meat 104 F, beef soup 99 F

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
SERIOUSOther
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food

Juice container stored in ice bin.

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Replace torn cooler gaskets.

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

ice scoop

CRITICALSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Properly attach handwash sink to wall.

MAR 5
2018
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

ACETAMINOPHEN BOTTLE STORED NEXT TO FOOD SEASONINGS ON SHELF

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

LABEL ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

DATE MARK ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS HELD FOR LATER USE (WALK IN COOLER)

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

BAR HAND SINK HAD ITEMS RESTING INSIDE

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS (KITCHEN)

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS (EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPLACE THE TWO CEILING TILES THAT ARE MISSING FROM THE CEILING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND MOP SINK ROOM

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR ALL HAND SINKS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT IN THE ESTABLISHMENT, INCLUDING RESTROOMS

JUL 31
2017
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions

soiled accumulating on kitchen and prep area -clean during operational hours- walls, floors ceilings light shields dirty clean splashes clean back store room area

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

missing RFSM certifications

MINOROther
*39 Cloth napkins shall be laundered between each use

need remove dirty clothing from store room

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing handlers cards

MINOROther
*36 Wet wiping cloths shall be laundered daily.
MINORSanitation
*33 Remove soils from equipment & utensils

remove soils from RI cooler units

MINORSanitation
*35 Outer Clothing, Clean Condition

use correct clothing when cook -aprons-

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

missing towels

MINORSanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

need clean hands in design areas

FEB 17
2017
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.

floors and walls in all areas need to be clean as often is necessary or during operational hours

MINORSanitation
*33 Sink used to wash cloths/produce or thaw food

hand sink use to clean vegetables and towels

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

missing thermometers

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

hand sink men restroom leaking water

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

missing writing employee health policies

MINORSanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

use hand sink to wash hands only

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

missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit

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