NOV 7
2023
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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RAFA'S CAFE MEXICANO.
BEAT. 20/100
5617 W LOVERS LN · BLUFFVIEW, DALLAS
Last inspected November 7, 2023 · passed
35 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
128
includes 35 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean soda gun at bar>observed with a lot of build-up
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Renew food handler certificates
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label all sauces/condiments/syrups in non-original containers
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe
Provide probe thermometer to measure food temperatures accurately
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Do not wrap equipment in aluminum foil
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Remove frost in freezer where margarita glasses kept
*39 Cutting surfaces.
replace any worn cutting boards
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all bulk food container
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean wire racks in walk-in cooler
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair holes in dry storage
APR 32023PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 3
2023
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed cut tomatoes @ 47.6 F, salsa @ 48.3 F, cheese @ 65.8 F
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed chicken @ 11.8 F and beef @ 121.2 F
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Do not store raw beef over RTE food
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean moldy soda gun
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed
Install backflow device on every hose connection
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Last warning
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Remove wet-cloth from under cutting board
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty venthood, wic shelves, baseboards
*47 Handwashing signage
NOV 152021PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2021
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty soda nozzles in kitchen.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Grease trap must be serviced every 90 days and records kept on site for 3 years.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Observed equipment stored in handwash sink at bar.
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
Observed equipment stored on floor in dry storage.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean the floor and walls in dry storage.
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
Store personal items in appropriate place.
*47 Handwashing signage
Need handwash signage in restrooms.
APR 12021PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 1
2021
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil
Observed handling soiled items, going outside, and then handling clean plates without washing hands
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Observed jackets on dry storage shelf, phone and personal drink on prep table
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed knife stored under countertop equipment, tongs stored on equipment handles.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty knives stored. Observed dirty soda nozzle at bar.
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Observed towel use as non-slip mat under cutting board
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Observed light out under vent hood, other light missing light shield
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Observed different types of raw meats (beef, chicken, pork) stored together over raw shrimp
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
Set up hand sink at bar: designate sink as hand washing only and provide soap, paper towels, and a hand wash sign.
*18 Single Service-no deleterious substances
Observed melting plastic wrap on rice
FEB 232021PASSED16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2021
PASSED
16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw beef over vegetables, raw egg over vegetables, fully cooked sausage with raw beef. Observed cutting raw meat and raw vegetables on same surface.
*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos
Observed surfaces not sanitized
*14 Gloves single use
Observed handling raw shrimp wiping gloves on pants, then handling RTE foods without washing hands or changing gloves.
*18 Single Service-no deleterious substances
Observed melting plastic wrap on rice
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
Observed no date marking
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Observed placing items in hand sink
*32 Equipment has cracks and corners
Observed broken/cracked food container
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Observed wiping cloths left on prep tables. No sanitizer bucket.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed food on floor.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed bowls/cups used as scoop. Observed ice scoop handle in ice.
*40 Reuse of single service articles
observed reusing single-use containers
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty throughout (walls, outsides of food containers, shelves, floor, cooking equipment, RIC handles)
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
Observed grease dripping from overhead vent
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed hand sink faucet handles needs repair
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
Observed no self-closing mechanism on restroom doors
*47 Handwashing signage
Observed no hand wash sign in restroom
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AUG 252020PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 25
2020
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed rice 130 degrees F
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.
Observed backflow prevention device on dish machine leaking
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Observed glasses in bar hand sink
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Observed hole around AC unit
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Cleaning needed throughout kitchen (walls, shelves, vent)
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
Hang mop to air dry
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide covered trash in employee restroom.
FEB 272020PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2020
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed cheddar 53.4 degrees F, diced tomato 48.6 degrees F.
*18 Single Service-no deleterious substances
Observed microwaving plastic cling wrap
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Observed missing thermometers
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Observed filling ice water pitcher from hand sink
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Observed foil as shelf liner, plywood in windows.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
Observed thawing beef in still water
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Resurface or replace cutting board
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair leaky faucet and flooring
JAN 282020PASSED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 28
2020
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed rice 111 degrees F.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed dented can
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty interior ice machine panel, debris on clean dishes, drink nozzle holster dirty
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Service grease trap at least every 90 days.
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Observed plywood and cardboard around windows
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
Observed insect devices over food contact surfaces.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Keep food in WIC and dry storage covered.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed damaged food containers.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label bulk food containers with common name of food.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty floor, standing water in back, dirty shelves, dirty outside of containers, dirty walls. Deep cleaning needed throughout kitchen.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed damaged concrete in kitchen. 3-comp faucet needs repair.
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
Bathroom door must be self-closing and kept closed.
JUL 112019PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 11
2019
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leak from 3 comp sink faucet
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*31 No soap at handsink
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
Do not store medicines in cooler with other food items
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
JAN 152019PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 15
2019
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
raw meat on floor of walk in cooler
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
JUN 202018PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 20
2018
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources
Food containers stored on ready to eat cheese, ice scoop handle in ice
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
reach in cooler
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
interior of ice maker
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
hand sink and 3 comp sink faucets
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
fruit flies observed at bar
DEC 202017PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 20
2017
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
missing light at vent hood
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Box of gloves on cutting board, interior of microwave dirty
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Prevent cross contamination from raw to RTE
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
APR 252017PASSED6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2017
PASSED
6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
OBSERVED ONE ROACH AND DROPPING BY DISHWASHER WINDOWS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED ON TOP SHELF ON REACH IN FREEZER
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed
INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ( HOSE BIBB) TO FAUCETS WHERE HOSES ARE CONNECTED
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
OBSERVED WAITER CONTACTED TORTILLA WITH BARE HANDS
*47 Handwashing signage
RESTROOM
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HAND WITH SOAP FOR LESS THAN 5 SECONDS
MAR 282017PASSED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2017
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
TOMATOES 47'F, CORN 60'F, POTATOES 52'F,
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
FILL POT HOLES FROM AREA NEXT TO DUMPSTER
*14 When to wash hands
-OBSERVED EMPLOYEE REPORT TO WORK WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed
PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICES TO FAUCETS WHERE HOSE IS CONNECTED
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN KITCHEN AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE ON SHELF OF COOKING LINE
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
DUSTY FAN COVER
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM ON TOP OF HAND SINK---RESTROOM
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER
*39 Cutting surfaces.
CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUT
*47 Handwashing signage
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
TESTED THREE TIMES AT 0 PPM
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