Los Cuates
440 S Buckner Blvd #103, Dallas, TX 75217 · 75217 · Restaurant
Passed all 8 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-11-29 Pass Routine 7
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
sanitizer bucket reads 0 ppm
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
no instruction or spill kit available on site
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
date mark all prepared items
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
no test strips on site
*30 Food Establishment Permit
Food Permit not site
*31 Individual, disposable towels
handsink out of paper towels
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled cloth not sitting in sanitizer bucket
2023-03-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean walls behind food prep area, food splash.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Store employee drinks in a designated location.
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Label all ready to eat foods(sauces/dips). RTE foods must be datemarked with a used by date.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on site. Must have RFSM on every shift.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Clean and organize storage areas(front counter). Repair leak at handsink(3 sink).
*47 Other Violations
Sewer odor detected. Locate issue. Provide current pest control (latest 9/22)-old
*31 Individual, disposable towels
No paper towels observed at front sink.
*32 Damaged Equipment
Clean boards observed not in good repair, replace as needed.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label all food squeeze bottles.
*33 Warewashing manufacturer's operating instuctions
Observed an employee just rinsing dishes off with water. (clean/sanitize/all dishes).
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
Store must use single use gloves when handling RTE foods.
2022-06-30 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 15
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed tomatoes at 53 F, cold hold temperatures should be 41 F or lower
*18 Toxic items used according to law
Measure sanitizer conc. at >500 ppm, sanitizer too strong
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leaking handwashing faucet
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM certificate must be present (manager on duty not present)
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Observed cut onions not date marked
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace lights at venthood
*46 Toilet tissue, availability
Provide toilet paper to restrooms
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean ceiling tiles (black dust accummulation) Clean cooking counters Clean venthood
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Observed employee scooping rice with a bowl, scooper must have handle
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Observed multiple wiping cloths laying around, wiping clothes must be stored in sanitizer bucket betwen use
*34 Pest Control
Observed roaches crawling on deep freezer
*31 No soap at handsink
Provide soap to hand sink
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide thermometers for deep freezer and reach in cooler
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed personal cups and water bottles laying around kitchen prep area, designate an area for employee drinks and food
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Observed plastic bag being used over flour dough Remove foil paper from grill (can not use use foil or paper towels to line surfaces)
2021-09-03 Pass Routine 6
*35 Hair Restraints effective
ONE KITCHEN WORKER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT UPON ARRIVAL
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
EXCESS WATER ACCUMULATION ( BOTTOM OF THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER )
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF WITHOUT THEM
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DIRTY VENT HOOD FILTERS
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE TOILET SEAT ( RESTROOM )
2021-07-09 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 14
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW MEATS STORED ABOVE VEGETABLES IN THE REACH IN COOLER
*10 Chlorine exposure time table
SANITIZER LEVEL AT ZERO NO CONCENTRATION OF BLEACH
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PRESENT FOR ADDITIONAL FOOD WORKERS
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
NO DATE MARKING ON THE ITEMS IN THE REACH IN COOLER
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
PERSONAL ITEMS ( CELL PHONES ) NEXT TO FOOD
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
CUP USED TO SCOOP GREEN SALSA
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
COOLER GASKETS AND VENT HOOD FILTERS ARE SOILED
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
AIR VENTS ARE SOILED
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
BASE BOARD FALLING OFF OF THE WALL
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
MISSING COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Q.A. TEST STRIPS NEEDED FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT
2021-01-12 Pass Routine 5
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
*35 Hair Restraints effective
HAIR NET / RESTRAINT NEEDED FOR ALL COOKS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
BURNED OUT LIGHTS ( VENT HOOD ) AND CEILING
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE
2020-07-14 Pass Routine 7
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE REMOVE THE EXCESS WATER FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER ( KITCHEN )
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINK RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
RESTORE LIGHTING TO THE VENT HOOD
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN THE UPPER REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET ( RESTROOM )
2020-02-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
COOKED CHORIZO: 79.2 F NOT MAINTAINED AT 135.0 F OR ABOVE
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS )
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL KITCHEN STAFF
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe
PROVIDE A KITCHEN FOOD PROBE THERMOMETER FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST FROM THE BATHROOM INTAKE VENT
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN THE FAN COVERS OF THE FRONT WALK IN COOLER
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