FEB 5
2024
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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QUE BUEN TACO.
BEAT. 18/100
8131 BRUTON RD · PLEASANT GROVE, DALLAS
Last inspected February 5, 2024 · passed
42 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
17 passed
VIOLATIONS
178
includes 42 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
observed food on cold hold above 46f (sausage 48f, lettuce 46f, mayo 48 f, bacon 48f)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean inside the ice machine
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
fix handle on handwashing sink
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
properly date mark RTE and TCS food
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
replace broken chop board
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
gap on back door must be sealed
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean fans on wic
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
provide cover for light bulb
*45Physical Facilities
fix ceiling tile on kitchen
JAN 42024PASSED13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 4
2024
PASSED
13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand wash sign on handwashing sink
*32 Damaged Equipment
observed damaged chopping board
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
observed RIC cooler not working properly, fix it, all food inside discarded
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
didnot observe employees washing hands after changing task
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
eggs observed on the top of shelves in wic
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
observed chemical bottles next to food items. observed sanitizing bucket sanitizer above 200ppm cl
*31 Individual, disposable towels
observed no paper towels on the handwashing sink and inside the toilet facilities
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed employee food in wif
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
observed wiping cloths used and not using sanitizing buckets for sanitizing cloths
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food on the floor in wic
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
utensils observed putting upwards, need to put it upside down
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
observed ice buildup in wif, must fix it, grease build up behind grill must be cleaned
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
repair tiles on the floor
JUN 202023PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 20
2023
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed personal water bottles sit on tortilla boxes separate personal food items from customer
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
manager wih rfsm certificate not on site at time of inspection
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
premises needs be in good condition, repair floor tiles, cover holes, repair faucet on hand sink
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap around door
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
use hand sink to wash hands
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, clean freezer
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw beef stored above fish and seafood products in walk in cooler, raw beef stored above vegetables in walk in cooler-last warning
MAY 192023PASSED17 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 19
2023
PASSED
17 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
repair entrance door-self closing device
*40 Reuse of single service articles
do not reuse single use articles
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink bottles stored above prep table, gum
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels at hand sink
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
replace broken food containers
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
personal medication stored above prep table
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handler cards
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged floor, ceiling tiles, cover all gaps
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw eggs stored above rte food trompo stored above rte food in walk in cooler raw fajita stored above fish and shrimp in walk in cooler
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, cooler inside, freezer, clean pipes under 3 com sink
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap ticket
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
manager not on site
NOV 22022PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 2
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
observed bleach containers and other chemicals stored above food products
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
repair entrance door
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
all employees need food handler cards
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*40 Reuse of single service articles
do not reuse single use articles
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, shelves, coolers inside, freezers, ice machine
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MAR 72022PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 7
2022
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw beef stored above raw shrimp in walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored above rte food
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
employee drink in prep area
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at entrance door
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo
cut vegetables from uncut
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, ice machine, freezers
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
use utensils with handle to scoop food
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed cloth under cutting boards
SEP 72021PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 7
2021
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils in hand sink
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide new date-every three months
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
rice 105, barbacoa 98, meat 125.6 degrees f on hot holding table
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handler cards
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, coolers inside, freezers, gaskets around cooler doors
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas within 45 days
MAR 92021PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 9
2021
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Handwashing signage
provide in restroom
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
thawing process cold running water not room temperatures
*14 Gloves single use
change gloves when you changed a task
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
replace damaged food storage containers
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw shelled eggs above rte food
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, gaskets, caulk around 3 com sink
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed wet cloth stored under cutting board
*39 Cutting surfaces.
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
last warning-rfsm certificate
FEB 92021PASSED17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 9
2021
PASSED
17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <
eggs sit on room temperatures
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
repair gaskets around walk in cooler door repair faucets
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*47 Other Violations
cover holes remove all unnecessary articles from the kitchen chocking poster
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition
chloro more than 200 ppm
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
sanitizer test strips
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
thawing process cold running water not standing water
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gaps around doors
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*14 Gloves single use
change gloves when you changed a task
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw meat stored above fish, shrimp in walk in cooler
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, gaskets around cooler doors, microwave
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
new manager-obtain rfsm certificate within 45 days
AUG 142020PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 14
2020
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
provide rfsm certificate
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
entrance door
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands beore donning new gloves
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food sit on floor
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
gaskets broken
*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>
food handler cards
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
chlorox containers stored above food in dry storage room
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet wiping cloths sit on prep tables
*47 Other Violations
chocking poster, floor tiles, organize kitchen-remove all unnecessary articles
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, gaskets
FEB 72020PASSED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2020
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw food products stored above rte food RTE food (cooked food, sourcream, milk, drinks, etc.) raw seafood raw beef/pork ground meat raw poultry (chicken/eegs)
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
provide food handler certificates 2 weeks
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed wet cloth under cutting board
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
wall panels damager
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
broken gaskets around cooler door
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, gaskets, caulk around 3 com sink
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide covered receptacle
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
manager not on site
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
repair entrance door (7 days)
AUG 192019PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 19
2019
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
FEB 142019PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 14
2019
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
AUG 12018PASSED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 1
2018
PASSED
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
EGGS OBSERVED AT 74 DEGREE F, CHORIZO AT 72 DEGREE F- VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
OBSERVED COOLING SALSA IN LARGE CONTAINERS ON COUNTER AT ROOM TEMP
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
COVER FOOD IN WIC. VARIOUS ITEMS OBSERVED UNCOVERED/ EXSPOSED. ORGANIZE PRODUCT WITH PROPER SHELVING
*21 Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC
RECOMMEND TO RETAKE COURSE TO EARN BASIC FOOD KNOWLEDGE
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
AT ALL TIMES
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
USE PROPER CONTAINER TO HOLD TOOTHPICKS. OBSERVED IN STYROFOAM CUP
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BEVERAGE OBSERVED ON SHELF OVER HOT HOLD LINE
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
ALL PRODUCT IN WIC
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
USE PROPER SCOOP TO DISPENSE SEASONING. DO NOT STORE SCOOP INSIDE MACHINE
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
CLEAN SHELVES IN ALL RIC AND WIC
FEB 62018PASSED9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 6
2018
PASSED
9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
EGGS AT 66'F
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
JUL 112017PASSED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 11
2017
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
protect the single service coffee filters from contamination. ( wrap in original container or place in a container with a lid.
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
broken gaskets on the reach in cooler
*31 Individual, disposable towels
They restrooms need paper towel dispensers or air drying devices.
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
clean the ceiling panels
*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids
provide outside refuse and the lids must be closed when not in use.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Found the certificate in the back and not on the wall for public viewing.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
ladies restroom needs a trash can with a lid.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
All food must be stored six inches off the floor .
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
shield the light above the food prep area
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
The wiping clothes must be in sanitizer when not in use ( sitting under the cutting boards and out on the prep table moist.
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
the raw food stored over the cooked foods and raw chicken stored improperly in the walk in cooler
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Registered food service manager is not on site during the operation.
JAN 52017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2017
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Provide paper towels ar the hand sink in the kitchen. SECOND WARNING
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
the bottom shelf is rusty and needs resurfacing.
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
date mark the food in the walk in cooler ( several dates had January 1 and 4th )
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Broken gaskets on the reach in refrigerator doors ( under the prep table)
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
Exposed studs and framing in the restroom on the side wall. cover and apply FRP or better material on the wall.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide a covered lid trash can in the ladies restroom ( THIRD WARNING)
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
Provide sanitizer test strips for the three compartment sink.
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