LOS RANCHEROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT.

City of Dallas

10261 FERGUSON · CASA VIEW, DALLAS

Last inspected 2024.

18 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jan 2024.

Last inspected Jan 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
VIOLATIONS
188
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 24
2024
PASS 5 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

observed soiled ice machine

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no rfsm on site

2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink

observed three hand sinks without soap dispensers

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

observed personal purse in tortilla station

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

observed wiping cloths sitting in coffe drink station

JUN 28
2023
PASS 15 violations
2 pts Sanitation
*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.

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Salsa observed at 52 F.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice inside waiter drink station.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed 2 broken ice machines.

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.

Repair leak at hand sink.

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent

Discontinue use of cardboard floor mats.

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide designated hand sink signs for all hand sinks.

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Patch holes in FRP wall over 3-comparment sink.

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

Cover all food in WIC.

1 pts Other
*40 Store single-service item in original package

Maintain coffee filters in plastic bag when not in use.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Provide common name labels for all dry ingredient bins/container.

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace missing/broken lights under vent hood.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

Provide Food Handler certificates fro all employees not manager certified. Maintain on file to present upon inspection.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*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.

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
DEC 28
2022
PASS 11 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

no grease trap presented

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

no food handler certificate presented

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

PEST (ROACHES INSIDE DRINK GUN) IN BAR AREA

1 pts Other
*47 Other Violations

ICE SCOOP STORE INSIDE ICE

3 pts Documentation & Training
*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination

CUT LEMON NOT COVER, EXPOSED

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

DIRTY EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF DISHWASHER

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

FOOD ON FLOOR IN WIC

2 pts Sanitation
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

NO TEST STRIP FOR SANITIZER Strength CHECK

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

NO PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT BY EMPLOYEE'S

JUN 9
2022
PASS 10 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS RFSM

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

BOTTLES STORE INSIDE CONSUMABLE ICE

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY INTERIOR OF DRINK GUN

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

NO HAIR RESTRAINTS

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

TORE STORE ON PREP SURFACE

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Other Violations

DISHWASHER DIRTY AND OLD ADVICE TO BUY NEW ONES

2 pts Facility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

RUSTED DRINK COOLER

2 pts Other
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

NO TEST STRIP

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Plumbing System Construction

LEAK ON THREE COMPARTMENT FAUCET

DEC 20
2021
PASS 8 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NOT ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE ALSO HAVE EXPIRED

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

HANDLER EXPIRED

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
1 pts Sanitation
*37 Equipment reassembled - protect food contact surf.

DIRTY DRINK GUN HOLDER AND MOLD BUILD UP IN SIDE DRUNK GUN

2 pts Facility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

DRINK COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR, RUSTED AND HOLD WATER INSIDE

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

DIRTY DISHWASHER SURFACE

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

FOOD ON FLOOOR

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JUN 16
2021
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY AND DIRTY TIP OF DRINK GUN

2 pts Sanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

INTERIOR OF DRINK COOLER RUSTED, HAVE CONDENSE WATER INSIDE.

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

TOWEL STORE UNDER CUTTING BOARD

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

HAIR RESTRAINED NOT DONE PROPERLY

1 pts Facility Condition
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

RUSTED/DIRTY CAN OPPENNER AND BROKEN GASKET AT DOOR OF RIC

2 pts Other
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

NO TEST STRIP

2 pts Other
*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area

EXPIRED HANDLER CERTIFICATION

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO RFSM OF DALLAS PRESENTED

DEC 18
2020
PASS 6 violations
1 pts Other
*47 Other Violations

ICE SCOOP STORE INSIDE ICE AND DIRTY INTERIOR OF DRINK HOLDER

2 pts Other
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

NO TEST STRIP

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

NO SANITIZER IN BUCKET

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE LIGHT IN VENTHOOD

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

NO HAIR RESTRAINTS

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE

JUN 2
2020
PASS 5 violations
2 pts Other
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

NEED NEW TEST STRIP

1 pts Other
*47 Other Violations

TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

NO ICE SCOOP IN ICE

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

BLOCK ACCESS

2 pts Sanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED INTERIOR OF DRINK COOLER

DEC 17
2019
PASS 11 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observes dirty can-opener, ice-scoop-container at bar, soda-gun at bar, soda nozzles, and ice machines.

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil

Must wash hands between tasks(Dish Washer[Employee]).

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Must label chemical spray bottles.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Need RFSM on site.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*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.

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Observed roaches in mop closet.

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Store wet cloths in sanitizer between uses.

1 pts Other
*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.

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

Store utensils with handles not touching food.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean reach in freezer and coolers at bar.

1 pts Other
*47 Other Violations

Post a choking poster in dining area.

JUN 18
2019
PASS 11 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVES

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Other
*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food
2 pts Facility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

REPLACE ALL BROKEN GASKETS

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

FRUIT FLIES

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
1 pts Sanitation
*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources

TOWELS STORED UNDER CUTTING BOARDS

1 pts Other
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

EMPLOYEE PURSES STORED BESIDE FOOD ITEMS

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted
APR 30
2019
PASS 13 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RAW BEEF IN RIC

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink
1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

FRUIT FLIES

2 pts Other
*26 Consumer Advisory--Disclosure--description criteria
1 pts Other
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
1 pts Sanitation
*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources
1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE

MAR 28
2019
PASS 16 violations
1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Gnats at bar area.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Black and red build-up inside ice machine.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal large hole in wall by 4 comp sink.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean soda gun holders and bulk food containers.

2 pts Food Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Air-drying required after cleaning & sanitiziing
1 pts Other
*40 Reuse of single service articles

food containers

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean food storage cart.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
1 pts Other
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Store employee beverages in designated area.

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

vent hood

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SEP 26
2018
PASS 8 violations
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

CONTAINERS OF MEAT ON FLOOR

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

BAR COOLER

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
2 pts Other
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text

PROVIDE ON MENUS

3 pts Food Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

QUESO MADE YESTERDAY WAS 52°F AT 11AM DURING INSPECTION

3 pts Food Temperature
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding

SALSA 101°F - REHEAT ITEMS TO 165°F BEFORE PLACING IN HOT HOLDING

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
AUG 30
2018
PASS 15 violations
2 pts Other
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

FOAM CUP IN SUGAR

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SALSA 47.8°F

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

FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
3 pts Food Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

SHREDDED CHICKEN 117°F PREPARED AT 11:30AM

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

EMPLOYEES CHANGING GLOVES AND FAILED TO WASH HANDS

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN INSIDE ICE MAKER

2 pts Other
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

STORING SANITIZER BUCKET, BAR HAND SINK USED AS STORAGE

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

SUGAR CONTAINER UNDER AGUA FRESCAS

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted
2 pts Sanitation
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE FOOD OR EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CARD

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

SPRAY BOTTLES

JUL 24
2018
PASS 13 violations
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WIPING CLOTHES LEFT ON PREP TABLES

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

ARTURO LOPE #37011 3/6/18 - EXPIRED IVAN A LOPEZ - NOT ON SITE

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

COOLER GASKETS

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DRINK COOLER SHELVING

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

HAND SINK FOR WAIT STAFF BLOCKED BY TRASH BINS

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

INSIDE BOTH ICE MAKER

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

TOMATOES SAUCES, DRINKS IN DRY STORAGE

3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

EMPLOYEE SLICING TOMATOES WITH BARE HANDS

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

BAR NOZZLES

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE AT BAR HAND SINK

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*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

DEC 13
2017
PASS 9 violations
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

server hand sink

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

employee drink next to cutting board he was preparing beef on

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

reach-in cooler

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

raw pork over hot sauce

3 pts Other
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

containers of ceviche, shredded cheese, shrimp

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

beef stew 44.1°F, salsa 51.5°F

3 pts Pest Activity
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only

Raid for residential use in kitchen

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
OCT 11
2017
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

dishwasher not reaching minimum temp.

3 pts Food Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

large containers placed in cooler for cooling.

3 pts Other
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

containers in walk-in cooler

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Food Handlers

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

hand sink in wait staff area (water shut off); soda nozzle holder tubing missing

2 pts Other
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
APR 12
2017
PASS 16 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
2 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
2 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
3 pts Food Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

warning

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
1 pts Other
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

covered all food

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

improper thawing methods

1 pts Other
*40 Store single-service item in original package
1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace lights

3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

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