OCT 12
2023
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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RESTAURANT TAQUERIA CHOLU.
BEAT. 31/100
6886 SHADY BROOK LN · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS
Last inspected October 12, 2023 · passed
37 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
130
includes 37 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Improper cold holding: pico de gallo 44.8 and tomatoes 45.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
No thermometer in RIC.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean floors build up grease.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
No paper towels in the men's bathroom.
*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.
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
Soda nozzles have gray build up on soda nozzles inside, need to clean.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Broken ceiling tile, broken tile, and re-grout tile.
*47 Other Violations
Need choking poster.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all bulk items with common name.
APR 62023PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 6
2023
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label all chemical bottles.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Need thermometers in all RIC.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Regrout broken tile. Missing ceiling tile.
*47 Handwashing signage
Need hand washing sign at hand sink.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Cannot store wet wiping cloths on counter, must be stored in sanitizer bucket between uses.
*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.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
Cannot store knife between RIC and counter, must be stored in clean place.
MAR 72023PASSED16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 7
2023
PASSED
16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Cannot leave any wet wiping cloths out, must stay in sanitizer bucket at all times.
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Plastic falling into ice, cannot be above ice.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean WIC, RIC, floors, vent hood.
*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.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
Place scoops in a clean place.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
No thermometer in RIC.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all bulk containers with common name.
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Gap at the front door (bottom).
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM registered for any manager on duty.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
No food handlers for any employee handling food.
*47 Handwashing signage
Need hand washing sign at hand sink.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Separate all personal food and label.
*31 No soap at handsink
No soap at hand sink.
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Cannot store chemicals near food.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Mold inside ice machine. Mold on WIC shelves, food is stored on it.
*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 92021PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 9
2021
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Individual, disposable towels
replenish every paper towel dispenser
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label the spray bottles
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
soda gun nozzle and holster
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
JUN 232021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed an employee drinking water while in the food prep area
*46 A ware washing sink not used for hand washing or dumping mop water
washing hands in the three comp sink
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
mold on cactus in the walk in cooler
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
do not store cloth towels underneath the cutting boards
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
thoroughly clean and sanitize the soda gun nozzle; black bacteria observed
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DEC 102020PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 10
2020
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
refried beans-128 degrees F; charro beans-125 degrees F
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
can of wd-40 inside the kitchen above a prep table
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
rusty shelves/racks inside the walk in cooler
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
thoroughly clean and sanitize the soda gun, nozzle, and holster.
JUN 32020PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 3
2020
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
*31 Individual, disposable towels
dispensers need to be replenished at every hand wash sink
*40 Reuse of single service articles
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
black beans-115 degrees F
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
pine all purpose cleaner stored next to tortilla flour mix
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
no chlorine observed inside the dish washing machine
JAN 232020PASSED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 23
2020
PASSED
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*40 Reuse of single service articles
styrofoam cups used as scops for juices; Soybean containers used to store juices
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
do not store cloth towels underneath cutting boards
*31 Individual, disposable towels
replenish every paper towel dispenser
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*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
*47 Handwashing signage
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
seal gaps at the front door to prevent pest entry
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
JUL 252019PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 25
2019
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off floor
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
rusty shelv es in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, gaskets around cooler doors
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
dish washer 0 ppm sanitizer bucket 0 ppm
*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
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition
3 com sink more than 200 ppm chlorine
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
fix gap at entrance door
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
employees need to obtain food handler cards within 15 days
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, shelves in coolers, prep tables
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
cove base shall be repaired
FEB 112019PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 11
2019
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
employees need obtain food handler cards
*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
*23 No Water
no hot water on hand sink
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels at hand sinks
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves in coolers, clean gaskets, clean dish washer
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign above all hand sinks
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
fix gap at entrance door
*39 Cutting surfaces.
cutting boards
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
moisture wiping cloths need to be stored in sanitizer bucket
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
pork 109, rice 133.4 degrees f
AUG 142018PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 14
2018
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
cover holes, seal cove base, provide cove base where missing
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
last warning- provide a sign about inspection report
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*31 No soap at handsink
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
knife can not be stored between cooler and fryer
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, coolers inside, dish washer, shelves
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
observed mice droppings around dish washer
*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 212018PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 21
2018
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
renew rfsm certificate
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles, sanitizer bucket
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
keep wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
use utensils with handle to scoop food
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
keep food 6 inches off floor
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
seal entrance doors
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide a sign about inspection report
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, shelves, prep tables
*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
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
base boards
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
provide food handler cards
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
do not touch rte food with bare hands
OCT 42017PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2017
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES NOT FOOD MANAGER CERTIFIED
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
REPLACE RESIDENTIAL MICROWAVE WITH COMMERCIAL GRADE
*31 No soap at handsink
PROVIDE PUMP SOAP DISPENSER AND PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT COUNTER HAND SINK
*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
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME (SQUIRT BOTTLES AND SEASONING SHAKERS)
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S RESTROOM DOOR
*47 Other Violations
REGISTER FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS HEALTH DEPARTMENT
*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 222017PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 22
2017
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Handwashing signage
have signs at all handsinks
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean inside of coolers
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
expired 2/28/17
*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
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
date mark prepared foods
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
store thawing raw meats in bottom shelf
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
chlorine water too strong
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
always have wiping cloths in sanitizer between use
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