SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

RESTAURANT RAUL.

BEAT. 32/100

5336 SINGLETON BLVD · WEST DALLAS, DALLAS

Last inspected December 18, 2023 · passed

54 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
16 passed
VIOLATIONS
138
includes 54 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 18
2023
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Date mark all made & commercially made food products that are kept for more than 24 hrs

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Remove plastic wrapping from from reach-in cooler to allow easy cleaning

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Flies observed in kitchen

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

Cover all foods to prevent contamination

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Have all containers/pot & pans inverted so that nothing falls into them

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

Label bulk spice containers

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean/finish clean built up grease on cooking equipment

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Finish fixing leaks in roof & replace ceiling tiles

JUN 21
2023
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager

Renew expired Registered Food Service Manager Certificates with City of Dallas

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

Date mark commercially & prepared foods

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

Replace damaged/pitted equipment

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Add weather stripping to door in kitchen

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

Cover all foods in reach-in cooler

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix leak in 3-compartment sink

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Provide/keep most current liquid waste manifest available

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Do not place clean utensils next to chemicals

DEC 28
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Do not store raw shelled eggs with ready-to-eat food products

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

Date mark any ready-to-eat food kept for more than 24 hours

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

Provide soap at all hand sinks

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean grease build-up in vent hood filters

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix/replace broken floor tiles

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations
JUN 25
2022
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Chemical spray bottles in the kitchen area

CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods

Observed food being stored at room temperature, must cool food with the proper method

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

Replace damaged cutting boards-kitchen

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed encrusted grease build-up at cooking equipment (stove top range)

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair reach-in-cooler in the kitchen, running high 55 F/higher

MINOROther
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

No hot water at the time of inspection-restore hot water at once

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

Protect bulk ingredient bins by covering them when not used

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site (Raul Orelos/expired)

OCT 24
2021
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
*47 Other Violations

Observed strong sewage smell throughout the establishment

MINORSanitation
*42 Ventilation hood systems

Detail clean the vent hood filters

CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans

Observed containers (large ) cooling at room temperature. Must use a proper method to cool food down

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

All food handlers must be trained in food safety

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Beef tripe observed at 126 degrees

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

Food employees must drink in approved containers / drink in a designated area

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

Must date mark all RTE foods cooked. stored in reach in cooler more than 24 hours

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Large mixing bowl must be cleaned after every use

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Roach observed in bulk flour

MINORSanitation
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use

Store clean utensils in one direction/ handles face up

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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APR 28
2021
PASSED
11 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RI cooler at 51F must be maintain at 40 F or below to maintain proper food temperature

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

cooler units broken and warmers not working at front service area must be replace or repair to proper condition RI cooler front area leaking water must be replace or repair to proper condition

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

missing food labeling on all food containers must be have labels on all food containers in all areas

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

WI cooler unit dirty with mold , stagnant water and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination plastic curtain dirty mold inside WI cooler unit must be clean to avoid contaminat

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

vent hood dirty with grease drippings and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors inside WI cooler dirty with soils, mold and stagnant water must be clean to avoid cross contamination

MINORSanitation
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

floors inside WI cooler with rough and cracks surfaces must be replace or repair with smooth surfaces and easy to clean ceiling in different areas detach from frame or rib holders must be replac

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

missing date marking on all food containers must be have date marks on all food containers

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

food containers without covers or lids on all areas must be have covers or lids to avoid cross contamination

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

bare hands contact with RTE foods during inspection must be wash hands and use gloves when handling RTE foods to avoid employee contamination

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizing solutions in all areas sanitizer bucket at 100 ppm chlorine concentration 3c sink at 50 ppm chlorine concentration must be have it during operational hours

OCT 29
2020
PASSED
11 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

cooler units not working on meat market area 51 F must be maintain a proper temperature of 40 F or below

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

grounding meat equipment on top of raw meat must be dispose and clean equipment to avoid chemical and cross contamination by foreign elements

CRITICALSanitation
*42 cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening

hermetic containers covers dirty with grease accumulations, food debris and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit.

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

missing employee health policies and procedures

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

food containers without covers or lids on all areas food containers must be covered or have lids to avoid cross contamination

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

missing labels on food containers in all areas must be labeling food containers in all areas

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

missing date marking on food containers in all areas must be have date marks on all food containers

CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

meat in sauce 108 F rice 132 F and beans 108 F food must be be have proper temperature of 135 F or above on service line

CRITICALFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

ceiling tiles broken by water leaks on all areas must be replace and repair ceiling to avoid cross contamination

MINORSanitation
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

zero concentration of sanitizing solution at ware washing machine must be at 50 ppm chlorine concentration

JUL 16
2020
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw eggs store above tortillas packages must be stored raw and cooked food separated

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing

missing labels on bulk containers must be have labels on food containers

CRITICALSanitation
*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources

coffee cup on top of food surfaces avoid cross contamination

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

missing date marks on food containers must be have date marks on food containers

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

grilled chicken 59 F , soup 56 F, must be 40 F or below

MINORSanitation
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions

premises must be maintained and clean must be have regular schedule or frequency cleaning

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

missing labels on food containers inside WIC unit must be have labels all food containers

NOV 25
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening

containers in back area dirty with soils and grease accumulations

OCT 24
2019
PASSED
12 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*37 Food shall be protected from cross contamination by protecting food containers that are received

missing covers or lids on food containers in all areas must be protect all food containers with lids and covers on all areas

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

missing labels in food containers on all areas must be label food containers on all areas

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing food handler cards must be have food handler cards

CRITICALSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

using thank you bags and trash bags as food containers using recycle containers as food containers must be use approved containers as food containers to avoid chemical contamination

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizing solutions on all areas must be have sanitizer buckets and set up 3c sink 100 ppm chlorine concentration on sanitizer buckets 50 ppm chlorine concentration on 3c sink

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

missing writing employee health policies

MINORSanitation
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Devices to stun/electrocute flying insects

missing blue lights on all areas must be have blue lights in all areas

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

cooking equipment dirty with soils and grease deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

expired date marking on food containers inside cooler units must be discard expired dates food containers to avoid cross contamination

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

mixed raw food containers with cooked containers inside cooler units must be separate raw food containers from CTS food containers

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

all equipment must be sanitize after cleaning

APR 4
2019
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

rice 113'f

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

observed no lid/cover for all food containers in wic- repeat violation ->issued citation

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

observed raw eggs and cooked meat store next to each other

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the coolers, prep area

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

cheeses, meats in wic - repeat violation -> issue citation

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

observed front door is open

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

all flour contaiers

MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

fixed the damaged tiles on the ceiling

APR 4
2019
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

rice: 113'f

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

provide cover and lid for all food containers

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

observed front door is open

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

observed raw eggs and cooked meat store next to each other

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the coolers, prep area

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

cheeses, meats

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing

all flours containers, mexican snack

MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

fix the damaged tiles on the ceiling

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SEP 24
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

stored on 3 comp

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*39 Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage

seal 3 comp sink

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean kitchen equipment

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

must renew

MAR 20
2018
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color

Ceiling not easily cleanable.

MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Plastic basket used to scoop tortilla chips. Tongs resting on cooked fajita meat with handles on meat.

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

Multiple non-orginal containers containing spiced in back storage area lacking labels.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Bottle of opened Pepto Bismal stored above other foods in walk in cooler.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - allow convenient

pot containing dirty mop cloths stored in hand wash sink.

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

Multiple items in walk in cooler stored without covering.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

French fry cutter in storage area shows food debris still on it.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Cabbage in walk in cooler cut with dark spots.

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Some shelving in back kitchen shows signs of wear and rust.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Florescent lighting above service counter not shielded.

AUG 29
2017
PASSED
9 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

NO DATES ON ANY FOOD ITEMS IN WIC

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

FOOD ITEMS IN WIC NEED TO BE COVERED

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

ITEMS IN BACK HAND SINK

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SALSA 47, PICO 47 DEGREE F

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

FIX LEAK AT HAND SINK AND INSIDE WIC

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

IN WIC NEED PROBE THERMOMETER

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN WALLS BY MICROWAVE

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

AMMONIA STORED NEXT TO FOOD EQUIPMENT

MAR 13
2017
PASSED
10 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS, TO GO PLATES

MINORSanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

HAND SINK USED FOR TOWELS

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

ALL FOOD IN WIC

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

RAW EGGS OVER VEGETABLE IN COOLER

CRITICALFood Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

AT FRONT HAND SINK

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

IN WIC

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

IN WIC

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

NO TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

PICO 51 DEGREE F, SALSA 47 DEGREE F RAW EGGS AT ROOM TEMP

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