Morales Taqueria
1913 S Edgefield Rd, Dallas, TX 75211 · 75211 · Restaurant
Passed all 5 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-12-14 Pass Routine 9
*42 Ventilation hood systems
vent hood blades greasy and need service
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
need a light in RIC
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping cloths not in bucket, observed on prep board
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
food contact surface needs clean up
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
certificate required for RFSM
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
3 COMP SINK NEEDS PROPER STOPPERS
*31 No soap at handsink
Hand soap required not detergent in cup in the RR
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
proper date mark for rice in RIC
*47 Other Violations
first Aid kit required with bandages
2023-11-09 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 12
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Hand wash sink shall be easy access; no items blocking
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
Seal on RIC shall be maintained
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Food residue on fryer basket/ Interior microwave dirty
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
provide drain stoppers in 3 comp sink
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Provide chemical test strips
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Chemical spray bottle needs proper labeling.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Maintain hot hold temperature at 135F or above. Observed potatoes at 85F
*42 Ventilation hood systems
Ventilation hood grease shall be cleaned
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
date mark items when RTE foods are opened; 7 day schedule
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Maintain cold hold temperature at 41F or below. Observed beef at 53F; maintain at 41F or below
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources
Ice scoop handle on ice
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2023-04-24 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 14
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, freezers, shelves, grills, pipes under 3 com sink, clean fans
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
repair self closing device on entrance door
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
provide thermometer in cooler
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
provide grease catch bucket
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
provide label for food products
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handler cards
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only
*35 Hair Restraints effective
cover hair
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
provide rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide covered receptacle in restroom
*32 Damaged Equipment
repair damaged cutting boards, gaskets,
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
2023-03-11 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 15
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
observed staff just wash dishes with plain water. all dishes must be washed, rinsed and sanitized
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair leak at 3 com sink
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
heavy build and dirty food contact surfaces observed, clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
grease trap must be serviced every 90 days
*47 Other Violations
provide pest control record current work in small batches, observed a lot of cold food out at room temperatures
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace blown out light underneath vent system
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no rfsm
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
observed staff handling/preparing tomatoes and egg tacos with bare hands-must use a second barrier
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
staff must wash hands after every contamination
*31 Individual, disposable towels
no paper towels a hand sink
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
heavy food build up side of grill and cooking equipment clean floor drain underneath 3 com sink
*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <
raw eggs left out at room temperatures observed at 78 degrees f
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
replace damaged cutting boards
*32 Damaged Equipment
rubber gaskets on true ric observed not in good
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
no food handler certificates
2022-02-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS IN RIC
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
LETTUCE 47*, RAW MEAT 55*F STORED ON PREP TABLE
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
LACK OF DATEMARKING
*35 Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*31 No soap at handsink
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*47 Health permit posted
POST HEALTH APPLICATION IN CUSTOMER VIEW
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location
FOOD EQUIPMENT STORED IN MOP SINK
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration
RAW MEAT THAWING ON PREP TABLE
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