RAFA'S CAFE MEXICANO.

City of Dallas

5617 W LOVERS LN · BLUFFVIEW, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

14 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Nov 2023.

Last inspected Nov 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

128

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 7

2023

PASS 10 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean soda gun at bar>observed with a lot of build-up

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

Renew food handler certificates

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Label all sauces/condiments/syrups in non-original containers

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe

Provide probe thermometer to measure food temperatures accurately

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Do not wrap equipment in aluminum foil

1 pts Other

*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

Remove frost in freezer where margarita glasses kept

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

replace any worn cutting boards

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label all bulk food container

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean wire racks in walk-in cooler

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair holes in dry storage

APR 3

2023

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cut tomatoes @ 47.6 F, salsa @ 48.3 F, cheese @ 65.8 F

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed chicken @ 11.8 F and beef @ 121.2 F

3 pts Sanitation

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

Do not store raw beef over RTE food

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean moldy soda gun

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

Install backflow device on every hose connection

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Last warning

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Remove wet-cloth from under cutting board

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean dirty venthood, wic shelves, baseboards

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

NOV 15

2021

PASS 7 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty soda nozzles in kitchen.

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Grease trap must be serviced every 90 days and records kept on site for 3 years.

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed equipment stored in handwash sink at bar.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

Observed equipment stored on floor in dry storage.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean the floor and walls in dry storage.

1 pts Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Store personal items in appropriate place.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Need handwash signage in restrooms.

APR 1

2021

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil

Observed handling soiled items, going outside, and then handling clean plates without washing hands

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

Observed jackets on dry storage shelf, phone and personal drink on prep table

1 pts Sanitation

*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.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty knives stored. Observed dirty soda nozzle at bar.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Observed towel use as non-slip mat under cutting board

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Observed light out under vent hood, other light missing light shield

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*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

2 pts Sanitation

*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.

3 pts Other

*18 Single Service-no deleterious substances

Observed melting plastic wrap on rice

FEB 23

2021

PASS 16 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*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.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos

Observed surfaces not sanitized

3 pts Sanitation

*14 Gloves single use

Observed handling raw shrimp wiping gloves on pants, then handling RTE foods without washing hands or changing gloves.

3 pts Other

*18 Single Service-no deleterious substances

Observed melting plastic wrap on rice

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

Observed no date marking

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Observed placing items in hand sink

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment has cracks and corners

Observed broken/cracked food container

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Observed wiping cloths left on prep tables. No sanitizer bucket.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Observed food on floor.

1 pts Sanitation

*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.

1 pts Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

observed reusing single-use containers

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty throughout (walls, outsides of food containers, shelves, floor, cooking equipment, RIC handles)

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

Observed grease dripping from overhead vent

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed hand sink faucet handles needs repair

1 pts Facility Condition

*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors

Observed no self-closing mechanism on restroom doors

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Observed no hand wash sign in restroom

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AUG 25

2020

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed rice 130 degrees F

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.

Observed backflow prevention device on dish machine leaking

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed glasses in bar hand sink

1 pts Other

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Observed hole around AC unit

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Cleaning needed throughout kitchen (walls, shelves, vent)

1 pts Other

*45 Drying Mops-air dry

Hang mop to air dry

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide covered trash in employee restroom.

FEB 27

2020

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cheddar 53.4 degrees F, diced tomato 48.6 degrees F.

3 pts Other

*18 Single Service-no deleterious substances

Observed microwaving plastic cling wrap

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Observed missing thermometers

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed filling ice water pitcher from hand sink

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed foil as shelf liner, plywood in windows.

1 pts Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

Observed thawing beef in still water

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Resurface or replace cutting board

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair leaky faucet and flooring

JAN 28

2020

PASS 12 violations

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed rice 111 degrees F.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed dented can

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty interior ice machine panel, debris on clean dishes, drink nozzle holster dirty

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Service grease trap at least every 90 days.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed plywood and cardboard around windows

1 pts Sanitation

*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep

Observed insect devices over food contact surfaces.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Keep food in WIC and dry storage covered.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed damaged food containers.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label bulk food containers with common name of food.

1 pts Sanitation

*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.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed damaged concrete in kitchen. 3-comp faucet needs repair.

1 pts Facility Condition

*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors

Bathroom door must be self-closing and kept closed.

JUL 11

2019

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair leak from 3 comp sink faucet

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

Do not store medicines in cooler with other food items

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

JAN 15

2019

PASS 6 violations

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

raw meat on floor of walk in cooler

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

JUN 20

2018

PASS 10 violations

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources

Food containers stored on ready to eat cheese, ice scoop handle in ice

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

reach in cooler

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

interior of ice maker

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

hand sink and 3 comp sink faucets

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

fruit flies observed at bar

DEC 20

2017

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

missing light at vent hood

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Box of gloves on cutting board, interior of microwave dirty

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

3 pts Sanitation

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

Prevent cross contamination from raw to RTE

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

APR 25

2017

PASS 6 violations

2 pts Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ONE ROACH AND DROPPING BY DISHWASHER WINDOWS

3 pts Sanitation

*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

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ( HOSE BIBB) TO FAUCETS WHERE HOSES ARE CONNECTED

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

OBSERVED WAITER CONTACTED TORTILLA WITH BARE HANDS

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

RESTROOM

3 pts Sanitation

*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HAND WITH SOAP FOR LESS THAN 5 SECONDS

MAR 28

2017

PASS 12 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

TOMATOES 47'F, CORN 60'F, POTATOES 52'F,

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

FILL POT HOLES FROM AREA NEXT TO DUMPSTER

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands

-OBSERVED EMPLOYEE REPORT TO WORK WITHOUT WASHING HANDS

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICES TO FAUCETS WHERE HOSE IS CONNECTED

1 pts Food Temperature

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

NO DRINKING IN KITCHEN AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE ON SHELF OF COOKING LINE

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

DUSTY FAN COVER

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM ON TOP OF HAND SINK---RESTROOM

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUT

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

TESTED THREE TIMES AT 0 PPM

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