Dallas
BEAT

Mi Pueblito Taqueria

5560 E Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75233 · 75233 · Restaurant

Mostly clean — 4 of 6 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
6
4 passed
Last Inspected
2023-08-26
Pass Rate
67%
1 failure
Score
34/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-08-26
Failed 1 inspection (2021)
20 sanitation violations found across 6 inspections
7 food storage & handling violations found across 4 inspections
Sanitation critical 20×
Food Storage & Handling critical
Documentation & Training minor
Other minor
Facility Condition minor
Food Temperature critical
Employee Hygiene critical
Pest Activity critical
Plumbing & Waste serious
2023-08-26 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 5
minor Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS TO TEST BLEACH SANITIZER

minor Documentation & Training

*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

POST FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT IN PUBLIC VIEW

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

HOT WATER NOZZLE ON HAND SINK OBSERVED NOT WORKING- REPAIR ASAP TO UTILIZE FOR HAND WASHING- NOT 3 COMP SINK ! PROVIDE SOAP FOR HAND SINK

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPAIR BROKEN LIGHT UNDER VENT HOOD

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPAIR/ REPLACE BROKEN & MISSING FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED

2023-02-16 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

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

Do not store eggs over RTE items

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Obtain RFSM from City of Dallas

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Do not store items in hand sinks.

minor Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

Thaw product under cool running water

2022-03-03 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Do not store eggs over RTE foods

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not store items in hand sink

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean light cover

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace broken lights

2021-08-04 Fail Routine
CRITICAL 21
critical Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

Raw beef next to cooked food in freezer, on the floor and counters

serious Sanitation

FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch

Soiled ice maker, can openers, knives and prep surface

serious Sanitation

FAILED: *14 When to wash

Employees observed washing gloves but not washing hands, improper technique

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Chemical sanitizer next to straws and cups

minor Documentation & Training

FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RfSM on location

minor Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Items in coolers not dated or labeled

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *29 Outfitter-Thermometer.

Incorrect thermometer provide on location, minimum temperature readable 50 degrees

minor Documentation & Training

FAILED: *30 Food Establishment Permit

No Food permit displayed in store

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Food utensils placed in hand wash sink

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Raw wood used on shelving is very soiled

critical Pest Activity

FAILED: *34 Pest Control

Flies present in kitchen and storage area

minor Employee Hygiene

FAILED: *35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Personal drinks, medications, bags and cellphones next to food prep table

minor Other

FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Wiping cloths left on prep table and stove

minor Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Food being stored on floor

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

Single use articles stored on the floor

minor Other

FAILED: *40 Reuse of single service articles

single use articles being reused

minor Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

Bulk food not labeled or easily identifiable

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Cooler gaskets, metal selves, microwave all soiled

minor Sanitation

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

Air intake vents soiled

minor Facility Condition

FAILED: *46 Physical Facilities Premises-closing toilet room doors

Restroom doors must be self closing

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

No hand wash signs

2021-04-04 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

Observed large container of cooked pork cooling at room temperature, must cool in shallow container.

critical Employee Hygiene

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

Observed staff member using bare hands to dispense toppings(taco). Must use a second barrier.

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Grease trap must be serviced as often as needed.

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Register CFM certificate(Maria Gomez) with the City of Dallas.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

All food staff must be trained in food safety.

minor Other

*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

Cooked food stored inside the RIC/Kitchen must be datemarked.

minor Documentation & Training

*30 Food Establishment Permit

Must post current health permit.

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Handsink blocked(food items) stored inside of it.

critical Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep

Food employees must wash hands after every contamination.

minor Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

Do not reuse single use items(sour cream containers). Food must be stored in food containers.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Detail clean the exterior of all food equipment.

2020-09-22 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
serious Sanitation

*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

minor Other

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

minor Employee Hygiene

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

minor Food Temperature

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

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