RESTAURANT TAQUERIA CHOLU.

Name: Restaurant Taqueria Cholu
Address: 6886 SHADY BROOK LN, Dallas, TX, 75231

City of Dallas

6886 SHADY BROOK LN · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

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

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

130

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 12

2023

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Improper cold holding: pico de gallo 44.8 and tomatoes 45.

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

No thermometer in RIC.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean floors build up grease.

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

No paper towels in the men's bathroom.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Cannot store food on the floor in WIC, must be 6 inches off the floor.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

Soda nozzles have gray build up on soda nozzles inside, need to clean.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Broken ceiling tile, broken tile, and re-grout tile.

1 pts Other

*47 Other Violations

Need choking poster.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Label all bulk items with common name.

APR 6

2023

PASS 7 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label all chemical bottles.

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Need thermometers in all RIC.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Regrout broken tile. Missing ceiling tile.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Need hand washing sign at hand sink.

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Cannot store wet wiping cloths on counter, must be stored in sanitizer bucket between uses.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Cannot store food on the floor in WIF, must be at least 6 inches off the floor.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

Cannot store knife between RIC and counter, must be stored in clean place.

MAR 7

2023

PASS 16 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Cannot leave any wet wiping cloths out, must stay in sanitizer bucket at all times.

1 pts Other

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

Plastic falling into ice, cannot be above ice.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean WIC, RIC, floors, vent hood.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Broken tile at the floor and wall juncture, fix tile (broken), and re-grout tile. Open ceiling tiles.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

Place scoops in a clean place.

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

No thermometer in RIC.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Label all bulk containers with common name.

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Gap at the front door (bottom).

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM registered for any manager on duty.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

No food handlers for any employee handling food.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Need hand washing sign at hand sink.

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

Separate all personal food and label.

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

No soap at hand sink.

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Cannot store chemicals near food.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Mold inside ice machine. Mold on WIC shelves, food is stored on it.

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Improper cold holding: red salsa 53, green salsa 52.6, ranch 55, sour cream 53.8, RIC 59.5, onions 48.7, pico de gallo 50.3, tomatoes 49.6, pico de gallo 49.6, green salsa 45, red salsa 43, rice 47.3,

DEC 9

2021

PASS 5 violations

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

replenish every paper towel dispenser

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label the spray bottles

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

soda gun nozzle and holster

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

3 pts Sanitation

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

JUN 23

2021

PASS 5 violations

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

observed an employee drinking water while in the food prep area

1 pts Sanitation

*46 A ware washing sink not used for hand washing or dumping mop water

washing hands in the three comp sink

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

mold on cactus in the walk in cooler

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

do not store cloth towels underneath the cutting boards

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

thoroughly clean and sanitize the soda gun nozzle; black bacteria observed

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DEC 10

2020

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Sanitation

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

raw chorizo stored next to sliced ham inside the walk in cooler; raw beef and chicken stored next to a bowl of uncovered green beans

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

refried beans-128 degrees F; charro beans-125 degrees F

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

can of wd-40 inside the kitchen above a prep table

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

rusty shelves/racks inside the walk in cooler

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

thoroughly clean and sanitize the soda gun, nozzle, and holster.

JUN 3

2020

PASS 8 violations

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Individual, disposable towels

dispensers need to be replenished at every hand wash sink

1 pts Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

black beans-115 degrees F

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

pine all purpose cleaner stored next to tortilla flour mix

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

no chlorine observed inside the dish washing machine

JAN 23

2020

PASS 11 violations

1 pts Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

styrofoam cups used as scops for juices; Soybean containers used to store juices

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

do not store cloth towels underneath cutting boards

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

replenish every paper towel dispenser

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

1 pts Other

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

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

thoroughly clean and sanitize the soda gun nozzle and holster in the bar area-observed heavy black bacteria buildup on the nozzle and inside the holster

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

seal gaps at the front door to prevent pest entry

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

JUL 25

2019

PASS 12 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

store food 6 inches off floor

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

rusty shelv es in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, gaskets around cooler doors

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

dish washer 0 ppm sanitizer bucket 0 ppm

3 pts Sanitation

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

observed raw beef and chicken stored above raw fish and rte food in walk in cooler

3 pts Chemical Safety

*18 Use toxics according to additional condition

3 com sink more than 200 ppm chlorine

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

fix gap at entrance door

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

employees need to obtain food handler cards within 15 days

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets around cooler doors, shelves in coolers, prep tables

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

cove base shall be repaired

FEB 11

2019

PASS 11 violations

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

employees need obtain food handler cards

3 pts Sanitation

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

raw beef store above raw shrimp in walk in cooler

2 pts Other

*23 No Water

no hot water on hand sink

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels at hand sinks

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottles

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves in coolers, clean gaskets, clean dish washer

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign above all hand sinks

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

fix gap at entrance door

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

cutting boards

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

moisture wiping cloths need to be stored in sanitizer bucket

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

pork 109, rice 133.4 degrees f

AUG 14

2018

PASS 12 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottles

2 pts Other

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

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

cover holes, seal cove base, provide cove base where missing

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

last warning- provide a sign about inspection report

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

store food 6 inches off the floor

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

knife can not be stored between cooler and fryer

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets, coolers inside, dish washer, shelves

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

clearly date mark TCS food

2 pts Sanitation

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

observed mice droppings around dish washer

3 pts Sanitation

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

raw beef, raw chicken stored above toetillas in walk in cooler raw fish stored above cactus in walk in cooler

FEB 21

2018

PASS 12 violations

2 pts Documentation & Training

* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

renew rfsm certificate

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottles, sanitizer bucket

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

keep wet cloth in sanitizer bucket

1 pts Sanitation

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

use utensils with handle to scoop food

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

keep food 6 inches off floor

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

seal entrance doors

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide a sign about inspection report

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets, shelves, prep tables

3 pts Sanitation

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

observed raw chicken and raw beef above tortilla masa in walk in cooler

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

base boards

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

provide food handler cards

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

do not touch rte food with bare hands

OCT 4

2017

PASS 8 violations

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES NOT FOOD MANAGER CERTIFIED

2 pts Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

REPLACE RESIDENTIAL MICROWAVE WITH COMMERCIAL GRADE

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

PROVIDE PUMP SOAP DISPENSER AND PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT COUNTER HAND SINK

1 pts Sanitation

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

PROVIDE PAPER SCOOPS AND DISPENSE PRODUCT. CUPS AND BOWLS OBSERVE BEING USED AS SCOOPS. CLEAN CAN OPENER IN BETWEEN USE

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME (SQUIRT BOTTLES AND SEASONING SHAKERS)

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S RESTROOM DOOR

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Other Violations

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

COVER ALL FOOD WHILE IN STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS

MAR 22

2017

PASS 8 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

have signs at all handsinks

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean inside of coolers

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

expired 2/28/17

3 pts Other

*12 A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (

establishment needs to have written procedures for employees to report foodborne symptoms or ask for dr note when returning to work

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date

date mark prepared foods

3 pts Food Temperature

*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

store thawing raw meats in bottom shelf

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction

chlorine water too strong

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

always have wiping cloths in sanitizer between use

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