Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant
10261 Ferguson, Dallas, TX 75228 · 75228 · Restaurant
Passed all 18 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-01-24 Pass Routine 5
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
observed soiled ice machine
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no rfsm on site
*31 No soap at handsink
observed three hand sinks without soap dispensers
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed personal purse in tortilla station
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
observed wiping cloths sitting in coffe drink station
2023-06-28 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 15
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Provide the Guidance for the Clean up of Bodily Fluid and/or Bloodborne Pathogen Spill Kit.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Salsa observed at 52 F.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice inside waiter drink station.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed 2 broken ice machines.
*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.
Repair leak at hand sink.
*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent
Discontinue use of cardboard floor mats.
*47 Handwashing signage
Provide designated hand sink signs for all hand sinks.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Patch holes in FRP wall over 3-comparment sink.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover all food in WIC.
*40 Store single-service item in original package
Maintain coffee filters in plastic bag when not in use.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Provide common name labels for all dry ingredient bins/container.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace missing/broken lights under vent hood.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Provide Food Handler certificates fro all employees not manager certified. Maintain on file to present upon inspection.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark all prepared product help longer than 24 hours with use by date NOT to exceed 7 days.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
2022-12-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
no grease trap presented
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
no food handler certificate presented
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
*34 Pest Control
PEST (ROACHES INSIDE DRINK GUN) IN BAR AREA
*47 Other Violations
ICE SCOOP STORE INSIDE ICE
*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination
CUT LEMON NOT COVER, EXPOSED
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
DIRTY EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF DISHWASHER
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ON FLOOR IN WIC
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
NO TEST STRIP FOR SANITIZER Strength CHECK
*35 Hair Restraints effective
NO PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT BY EMPLOYEE'S
2022-06-09 Pass Routine 10
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS RFSM
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
BOTTLES STORE INSIDE CONSUMABLE ICE
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY INTERIOR OF DRINK GUN
*35 Hair Restraints effective
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TORE STORE ON PREP SURFACE
*47 Other Violations
DISHWASHER DIRTY AND OLD ADVICE TO BUY NEW ONES
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
RUSTED DRINK COOLER
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
NO TEST STRIP
*19 Plumbing System Construction
LEAK ON THREE COMPARTMENT FAUCET
2021-12-20 Pass Routine 8
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NOT ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE ALSO HAVE EXPIRED
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
HANDLER EXPIRED
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*37 Equipment reassembled - protect food contact surf.
DIRTY DRINK GUN HOLDER AND MOLD BUILD UP IN SIDE DRUNK GUN
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
DRINK COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR, RUSTED AND HOLD WATER INSIDE
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
DIRTY DISHWASHER SURFACE
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ON FLOOOR
2021-06-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY AND DIRTY TIP OF DRINK GUN
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
INTERIOR OF DRINK COOLER RUSTED, HAVE CONDENSE WATER INSIDE.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWEL STORE UNDER CUTTING BOARD
*35 Hair Restraints effective
HAIR RESTRAINED NOT DONE PROPERLY
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
RUSTED/DIRTY CAN OPPENNER AND BROKEN GASKET AT DOOR OF RIC
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
NO TEST STRIP
*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area
EXPIRED HANDLER CERTIFICATION
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO RFSM OF DALLAS PRESENTED
2020-12-18 Pass Routine 6
*47 Other Violations
ICE SCOOP STORE INSIDE ICE AND DIRTY INTERIOR OF DRINK HOLDER
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
NO TEST STRIP
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
NO SANITIZER IN BUCKET
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE LIGHT IN VENTHOOD
*35 Hair Restraints effective
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE
2020-06-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
NEED NEW TEST STRIP
*47 Other Violations
TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
NO ICE SCOOP IN ICE
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
BLOCK ACCESS
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED INTERIOR OF DRINK COOLER
2019-12-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observes dirty can-opener, ice-scoop-container at bar, soda-gun at bar, soda nozzles, and ice machines.
*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil
Must wash hands between tasks(Dish Washer[Employee]).
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Must label chemical spray bottles.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Need RFSM on site.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Need to date mark items held for longer than 24 hrs for no more than 7 days.
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Observed roaches in mop closet.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Store wet cloths in sanitizer between uses.
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Put in slash guard for hand sink near prep table.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Store utensils with handles not touching food.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean reach in freezer and coolers at bar.
*47 Other Violations
Post a choking poster in dining area.
2019-06-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVES
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
REPLACE ALL BROKEN GASKETS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*34 Pest Control
FRUIT FLIES
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources
TOWELS STORED UNDER CUTTING BOARDS
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
EMPLOYEE PURSES STORED BESIDE FOOD ITEMS
*47 Health permit posted
2019-04-30 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 13
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RAW BEEF IN RIC
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*31 No soap at handsink
*34 Pest Control
FRUIT FLIES
*26 Consumer Advisory--Disclosure--description criteria
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources
*47 Health permit posted
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE
2019-03-28 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 16
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Gnats at bar area.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Black and red build-up inside ice machine.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Seal large hole in wall by 4 comp sink.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean soda gun holders and bulk food containers.
*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans
*39 Air-drying required after cleaning & sanitiziing
*40 Reuse of single service articles
food containers
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean food storage cart.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Store employee beverages in designated area.
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
vent hood
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
2018-09-26 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 8
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
CONTAINERS OF MEAT ON FLOOR
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
BAR COOLER
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
PROVIDE ON MENUS
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
QUESO MADE YESTERDAY WAS 52°F AT 11AM DURING INSPECTION
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding
SALSA 101°F - REHEAT ITEMS TO 165°F BEFORE PLACING IN HOT HOLDING
*47 Handwashing signage
2018-08-30 Pass w/ Conditions Follow-up CRITICAL 15
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
FOAM CUP IN SUGAR
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SALSA 47.8°F
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
SHREDDED CHICKEN 117°F PREPARED AT 11:30AM
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
EMPLOYEES CHANGING GLOVES AND FAILED TO WASH HANDS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN INSIDE ICE MAKER
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
STORING SANITIZER BUCKET, BAR HAND SINK USED AS STORAGE
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
SUGAR CONTAINER UNDER AGUA FRESCAS
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*47 Health permit posted
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE FOOD OR EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CARD
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
SPRAY BOTTLES
2018-07-24 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 13
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTHES LEFT ON PREP TABLES
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
ARTURO LOPE #37011 3/6/18 - EXPIRED IVAN A LOPEZ - NOT ON SITE
*32 Damaged Equipment
COOLER GASKETS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DRINK COOLER SHELVING
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
HAND SINK FOR WAIT STAFF BLOCKED BY TRASH BINS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
INSIDE BOTH ICE MAKER
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
TOMATOES SAUCES, DRINKS IN DRY STORAGE
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
EMPLOYEE SLICING TOMATOES WITH BARE HANDS
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
BAR NOZZLES
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE AT BAR HAND SINK
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
BEEF DATED WITH 7/7/18 AND GROUND BEEF 7/8/18 - EMPLOYEE STATED IT WAS FROZEN ON 7/7/18 AND 7/8/18 RESPECTIVELY - COS
2017-12-13 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 9
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
server hand sink
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
employee drink next to cutting board he was preparing beef on
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
reach-in cooler
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw pork over hot sauce
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
containers of ceviche, shredded cheese, shrimp
*47 Handwashing signage
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
beef stew 44.1°F, salsa 51.5°F
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
Raid for residential use in kitchen
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
2017-10-11 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 8
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
dishwasher not reaching minimum temp.
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
large containers placed in cooler for cooling.
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
containers in walk-in cooler
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Food Handlers
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
hand sink in wait staff area (water shut off); soda nozzle holder tubing missing
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
2017-04-12 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 16
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
warning
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
covered all food
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
improper thawing methods
*40 Store single-service item in original package
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace lights
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
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