Payless Fuel Center Taqueria
8015 C F Hawn Frwy #101, Dallas, TX 75217 · 75217 · Restaurant
Passed all 15 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-01-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*10 Equipment / Utensils (PHF) every 4 hours
no sanitizer set up during time of inspection
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
prepared foods do not have date marks
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
observed freezers and reach in cooler without thermometers
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
grease trap invoice not on site
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
observed soiled cloth on cutting board
2023-07-01 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*40 Store single-service item in original package
Store utensils/ plastic ware in a way to prevent contamination.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No CFM on site during the inspection.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label all food sauce bottles with common name.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Floor leading to 3-compartment sink - not in good repair. Repair small topping cooler near drink station.
*47 Other Violations
Provide a current pest control report.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Heavy grease build up seen at the side of grill/grease/food.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Shredded lettuce inside topping cooler observed at 67.5F, cold hold foods must be maintained at 41F or below.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Observed flies in the kitchen area - treat for them. Observed one roach crawling on floor - clean/exterminate to eliminate them.
2023-01-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
REPAIR FLOOR NEAR OFFICE OBSERVED NOT IN GOOD REPAIR.
*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.
NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK
*03 Vending Machine. Hot Hold (135øF or higher)
FOOD (BEANS) OBSERVED AT 129 DEGREE
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
LABE FOOD WITH COMMON NAME
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE NOT PROVIDED
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
PROVIDE FOOD SERVICE THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT/COLD FOOD TEMPERATURE
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL BULK INGREDIENT BINS WITH COMMON NAME
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage
OBSERVED IN USE UTENSIL IN BULK INGRADIENTS
2022-05-13 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 14
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed tomatoes in RIC at 60.4 F, cold holding temperatures must be at 41 F or lower
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Sanitizer must be used to sanitize dishes and cookware
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Remove foil paper from covering utensils at the bottom of the serving line
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark all items in RIC and WIC (Date mark for 7 days, the 1st day is the prep date)
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Repair lights and provide light shield above 3 compartment sink
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean AC vent and ceiling tile
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Remove knives between 3 compartment sink and the wall
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed eggs above ready to eat foods (rice and beans)
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between use
*18 Toxic items used according to law
Label chemical bottles near handsink
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide thermometer inside deep freezer
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Observed flies in kitchen area, establishment needs Berrett's Pest Control
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM certificate not on site/ current
2021-08-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CUT TOMATOES: 63.4 F
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES PRESENT
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( LAST 90 DAYS )
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAK UNDER THE HAND SINK PIPING
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE ( EXPIRED )
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EMPLOYEE DRINK RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
2021-02-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
56.4 F TOMATOES
*34 Pest Control
NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE ( KITCHEN )
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*35 Hair Restraints effective
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS BEING WORN BY KITCHEN
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DUSTY FAN COVERS ( REACH IN COOLER )
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
DUSTY INTAKE VENTS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS )
2020-08-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CUT TOMATOES: 82.4 F
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*35 Hair Restraints effective
HAIR RESTRAINTS NEEDED FOR THE KITCHEN STAFF
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN / REMOVE DEBRIS FROM THE REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES PRESENT
2020-01-14 Pass Routine 4
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
WATER ACCUMULATION ON THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE KITCHEN COOK MISSING ONE
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
DUSTY INTAKE VENT IN THE TAQUERIA
2019-07-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
GREASE TRAP SERVICE NEEDED IMMEDIATELY NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
ONE KITCHEN WORKER NOT ABLE TO SHOW PROOF OF A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OPEN PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINK RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS VISIBLE BUILD UP PRESENT
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENT HOOD
*34 Pest Control
NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE
2019-04-23 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 14
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SANITIZING TOWELS RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLE AND ON CUTTING BOARD
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW BACON STORED OVER COOKED RICE
*34 Pest Control
NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS)
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
NO SANITIZING BUCKET READY UPON BEGINNING OF INSPECTION
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
LIGHT UNDER THE VENT HOOD NOT SHINING
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS WATER LEAK INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER (KITCHEN)
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
BLEACH STORED ADJACENT TO TORTILLAS IN KITCHEN
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN FOR THE HAND SINK MISSING ONE
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DIRTY GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOOR ( HEAVY BUILD UP)
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
FOOD WORKER IN KITCHEN WORKING WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
COOKED FOODS NOT DATE MARKED IN THE REACH IN COOLER
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
LARGE CONTAINER OF SALSA RESTING ON KITCHEN FLOOR
*31 Individual, disposable towels
ONE HAND SINK MISSING PAPER TOWELS IN THE KITCHEN
2018-10-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES FLYING AROUND THE KITCHEN
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE (FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS)
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
STORE TOWELS IN THE SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPLACE THE FLOOR TILES THAT ARE MISSING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA (KITCHEN)
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT BULBS MISSING THEM UNDER THE VENT HOOD
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE TWO HAND WASH SIGNS FOR THE HAND SINKS MISSING THEM
*35 Hair Restraints effective
FOOD WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS
2018-06-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SANITIZING TOWEL RESTING ON A FOOD CONTACT SURFACE NOT BEING STORED IN THE SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE
*35 Hair Restraints effective
ONE FOOD WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
UTENSIL RESTING IN THE HAND SINK LARGE CLEAR CONTAINER RESTING ON TOP OF THE HAND SINK
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES AND FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW EGGS ABOVE BEEF (REACH IN COOLER)
2017-12-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
STORE RAW EGGS ON THE LOWEST PORTION OF THE COOLING UNIT
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
WASH HANDS BEFORE DONNING NEW GLOVES
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKET (FRONT COOLER)
*35 Hair Restraints effective
NO HAIR RESTRAINT BEING WORN BY ONE FOOD WORKER IN THE KITCHEN
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
SPOON RESTING INSIDE HAND SINK
*47 Handwashing signage
HAND WASH SIGNS NEEDED FOR TWO HAND SINKS MISSING THEM
2017-06-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
kitchen area - hot water leak hand sink compartment -
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
food handler cards missing
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
missing thermometers inside RI cooler units front kitchen area
*43 Ventilation,mechanical
A/C unit not working high temperatures affecting cold hold food items
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
profuse sweating by high room temperature A/C unit not working properly 107 F inside kitchen area
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
RIC cooler units don't working properly #1 68F #2 80 F excessive heat kitchen area
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
fly activity observed
2016-12-14 Pass Routine 6
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*31 Individual, disposable towels
missing towels hand sink
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
food handlers cards not available
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