Leonardo's Tex-mex & American Food
13838 C F Hawn Frwy, Dallas, TX 75253 · 75253 · Restaurant
Passed all 13 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-11-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Provide all certified managers certifiactes to be posted
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap every 90 days
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
provide thermometers inside cooler
*45Physical Facilities
repair mod / seal on counter top t hand sink
*19 One Inch Air Gap
provide air gap at ice machine floor sink
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
observed thawing shrimp in standing water
*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
2023-04-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
CANDY NEAR REGISTER IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*19 Plumbing System Construction
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
*47 Other Violations
POST LAST INSPECTION REPORT
2022-10-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*35 Hair Restraints effective
ALL FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WORK SURFACES/ AS OFTEN AS NEEDED.
*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.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED RFSM
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
NO FOOD HANDLERS.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED FLIES THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
PROPERLY STORE WET WIPING CLOTH, STORE DIRTY ONES PROPERLY
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSIL STORE IN BULK INGREDIENTS.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DETAIL CLEAN VENTS HOOD FILTERS TO REMOVE BUILD UP
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REMOVE MOLDY CAULK AT SPLASH GUARD AND RESEAL AROUND IT
*47 Other Violations
OBSERVED FOOD MIXING BOWL INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
LABEL DISPENSER (PINEAPPLE JUICE)/COS.
2022-03-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Seal all handsinks to wall properly.
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Remove foil shelf liners from WIC and chemical storage shelves.
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Replace broken light under vent hood.
*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.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Seal backdoor properly to prevent entrance of insects and rodents.
2021-06-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SALSA: 61.0 F
*34 Pest Control
NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE
*10 Chlorine exposure time table
CHLORINE SANITIZING BUCKET TOO STRONG
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
SKILLET RESTING ON THE KITCHEN HAND SINK
*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
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DUSTY FAN COVERS ( WALK IN COOLER )
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
DUSTY INTAKE VENTS
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES NEEDED FOR THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM
2020-11-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS )
*32 Damaged Equipment
TWO BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
PROVIDE TWO THERMOMETERS FOR TWO REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THEM
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DIRTY REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR ONE LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENT HOOD THAT IS MISSING ONE
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ONE KITCHEN WORKER THAT IS MISSING ONE
*34 Pest Control
NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
COVERED TRASH CANS ( WOMENS RESTROOM )
2020-05-01 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
COOKED FAJITA BEEF: 111.3 F
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD PRODUCTS RESTING ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
PERSONAL CELL PHONE RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION SURFACES
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
HEAVY DUST ON THE FAN COVERS OF THE WALK IN COOLER
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED UNDER THE VENT HOOD AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE TOILET SEAT ( MENS RESTROOM)
*47 Handwashing signage
HAND WASH SIGN NEEDED IN THE MENS RESTROOM
*10 Chlorine exposure time table
NO SANITIZING BUCKET IN USE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES OBSERVED
2019-11-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
KITCHEN COOK WORKING WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAK AT THE MOP SINK FAUCET
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
COOKED PROTEIN NOT DATE MARKED ( WALK IN COOLER )
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WET SANITIZING TOWELS RESTING ON CUTTING BOARDS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD RESTING DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR ( WALK IN COOLER )
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*34 Pest Control
PEST CONTROL RECORDS NOT ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS )
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINK RESTING ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MICROWAVE
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
DUSTY INTAKE VENTS
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS RESTROOM
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
KITCHEN HAND SINKS BEING USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES
2019-05-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*47 Handwashing signage
HAND WASH SIGN NEEDED FOR THE MEN'S RESTROOM HAND SINK
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OPEN EMPLOYEE DRINK OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN ( RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE)
*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
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
THE BACK HAND SINK WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE LARGE COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
COOKED CHICKEN BEING STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO DATE MARK
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
FECAL MATTER OBSERVED IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM TOILET BOWL ( INCLUDING UNDERNEATH THE TOILET SEAT
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
MEN'S RESTROOM HAND SINK IS STOPPED UP MUST BE REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE IN THE MOP SINK / CHEMICAL ROOM
*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
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SANITIZING TOWELS NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
OBSERVED BARE HANDS OF KITCHEN WORKERS HANDLING READY TOE AT GARNISH AND TORTILLA CHIPS
2018-11-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
steak 55 F, chicken strips 55 F
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
taco meat 104 F, beef soup 99 F
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
Juice container stored in ice bin.
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Replace torn cooler gaskets.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
ice scoop
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Properly attach handwash sink to wall.
2018-03-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
ACETAMINOPHEN BOTTLE STORED NEXT TO FOOD SEASONINGS ON SHELF
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
LABEL ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
DATE MARK ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS HELD FOR LATER USE (WALK IN COOLER)
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
BAR HAND SINK HAD ITEMS RESTING INSIDE
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS (KITCHEN)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS (EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS)
*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
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR ALL HAND SINKS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT IN THE ESTABLISHMENT, INCLUDING RESTROOMS
2017-07-31 Pass Routine 9
*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
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
missing RFSM certifications
*39 Cloth napkins shall be laundered between each use
need remove dirty clothing from store room
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
missing handlers cards
*36 Wet wiping cloths shall be laundered daily.
*33 Remove soils from equipment & utensils
remove soils from RI cooler units
*35 Outer Clothing, Clean Condition
use correct clothing when cook -aprons-
*31 Individual, disposable towels
missing towels
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
need clean hands in design areas
2017-02-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*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
*33 Sink used to wash cloths/produce or thaw food
hand sink use to clean vegetables and towels
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
missing thermometers
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
hand sink men restroom leaking water
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
use hand sink to wash hands only
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit
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