SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

PAYLESS FUEL CENTER TAQUERIA.

BEAT. 28/100

8015 C F HAWN FRWY #101 · PLEASANT GROVE, DALLAS

Last inspected January 13, 2024 · passed

37 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
123
includes 37 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 13
2024
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Equipment / Utensils (PHF) every 4 hours

no sanitizer set up during time of inspection

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no RFSM on site

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

prepared foods do not have date marks

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

observed freezers and reach in cooler without thermometers

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

grease trap invoice not on site

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

observed soiled cloth on cutting board

JUL 1
2023
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*40 Store single-service item in original package

Store utensils/ plastic ware in a way to prevent contamination.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No CFM on site during the inspection.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Label all food sauce bottles with common name.

MINORFacility Condition
*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.

CRITICALPest Activity
*47 Other Violations

Provide a current pest control report.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Heavy grease build up seen at the side of grill/grease/food.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*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.

CRITICALSanitation
*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.

JAN 8
2023
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

REPAIR FLOOR NEAR OFFICE OBSERVED NOT IN GOOD REPAIR.

SERIOUSOther
*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.

NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK

CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Vending Machine. Hot Hold (135øF or higher)

FOOD (BEANS) OBSERVED AT 129 DEGREE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

LABE FOOD WITH COMMON NAME

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE NOT PROVIDED

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

PROVIDE FOOD SERVICE THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT/COLD FOOD TEMPERATURE

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

LABEL BULK INGREDIENT BINS WITH COMMON NAME

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage

OBSERVED IN USE UTENSIL IN BULK INGRADIENTS

MAY 13
2022
PASSED
14 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*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

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

Sanitizer must be used to sanitize dishes and cookware

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Remove foil paper from covering utensils at the bottom of the serving line

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*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)

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Repair lights and provide light shield above 3 compartment sink

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean AC vent and ceiling tile

MINORSanitation
*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

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

Observed eggs above ready to eat foods (rice and beans)

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between use

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items used according to law

Label chemical bottles near handsink

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Provide thermometer inside deep freezer

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Observed flies in kitchen area, establishment needs Berrett's Pest Control

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM certificate not on site/ current

AUG 27
2021
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

CUT TOMATOES: 63.4 F

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES PRESENT

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( LAST 90 DAYS )

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

LEAK UNDER THE HAND SINK PIPING

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE ( EXPIRED )

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

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

EMPLOYEE DRINK RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
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FEB 8
2021
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

56.4 F TOMATOES

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE ( KITCHEN )

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

NO HAIR RESTRAINTS BEING WORN BY KITCHEN

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DUSTY FAN COVERS ( REACH IN COOLER )

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

DUSTY INTAKE VENTS

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS )

AUG 11
2020
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

CUT TOMATOES: 82.4 F

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

HAIR RESTRAINTS NEEDED FOR THE KITCHEN STAFF

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN / REMOVE DEBRIS FROM THE REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES PRESENT

JAN 14
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

WATER ACCUMULATION ON THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE KITCHEN COOK MISSING ONE

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

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

DUSTY INTAKE VENT IN THE TAQUERIA

JUL 9
2019
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

GREASE TRAP SERVICE NEEDED IMMEDIATELY NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

ONE KITCHEN WORKER NOT ABLE TO SHOW PROOF OF A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

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

OPEN PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINK RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS VISIBLE BUILD UP PRESENT

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENT HOOD

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE

APR 23
2019
PASSED
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

SANITIZING TOWELS RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLE AND ON CUTTING BOARD

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

RAW BACON STORED OVER COOKED RICE

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS)

SERIOUSOther
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

NO SANITIZING BUCKET READY UPON BEGINNING OF INSPECTION

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

LIGHT UNDER THE VENT HOOD NOT SHINING

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS WATER LEAK INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER (KITCHEN)

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

BLEACH STORED ADJACENT TO TORTILLAS IN KITCHEN

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN FOR THE HAND SINK MISSING ONE

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DIRTY GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOOR ( HEAVY BUILD UP)

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

FOOD WORKER IN KITCHEN WORKING WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

COOKED FOODS NOT DATE MARKED IN THE REACH IN COOLER

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

LARGE CONTAINER OF SALSA RESTING ON KITCHEN FLOOR

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

ONE HAND SINK MISSING PAPER TOWELS IN THE KITCHEN

OCT 18
2018
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES FLYING AROUND THE KITCHEN

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE (FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS)

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

STORE TOWELS IN THE SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPLACE THE FLOOR TILES THAT ARE MISSING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA (KITCHEN)

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT BULBS MISSING THEM UNDER THE VENT HOOD

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE TWO HAND WASH SIGNS FOR THE HAND SINKS MISSING THEM

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

FOOD WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS

JUN 19
2018
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*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

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

ONE FOOD WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

UTENSIL RESTING IN THE HAND SINK LARGE CLEAR CONTAINER RESTING ON TOP OF THE HAND SINK

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES AND FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED

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

RAW EGGS ABOVE BEEF (REACH IN COOLER)

DEC 21
2017
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*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

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

WASH HANDS BEFORE DONNING NEW GLOVES

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKET (FRONT COOLER)

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

NO HAIR RESTRAINT BEING WORN BY ONE FOOD WORKER IN THE KITCHEN

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

SPOON RESTING INSIDE HAND SINK

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

HAND WASH SIGNS NEEDED FOR TWO HAND SINKS MISSING THEM

JUN 21
2017
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

kitchen area - hot water leak hand sink compartment -

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

food handler cards missing

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

missing thermometers inside RI cooler units front kitchen area

CRITICALFood Temperature
*43 Ventilation,mechanical

A/C unit not working high temperatures affecting cold hold food items

CRITICALFood Temperature
*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

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

RIC cooler units don't working properly #1 68F #2 80 F excessive heat kitchen area

CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

fly activity observed

DEC 14
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

missing towels hand sink

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

food handlers cards not available

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