SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

RUSTY TACO.

BEAT. 47/100

3604 OAK LAWN AVE · OAK LAWN, DALLAS

Last inspected August 11, 2022 · passed

12 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
12 passed
VIOLATIONS
61
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Dec 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 11
2022
PASSED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap on doors

MINOROther
*35 Jewelry Prohibition

jewelry no allowed

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

provide label for food storage containers

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves in walk in coolers, reach in coolers, clean freezer, clean coolers inside, ice machine shall be cleaned, clean table under grill

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips (qua)

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

observed cross contamination in walk in cooler (ground meat stored above rte food and raw shrimp; raw chicken stored above ground meat)

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair ceiling tiles around vent a hood system replace rusty faucets/spray nozzles check battery on faucets in restrooms

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide covered receptacle

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo

separate cut avocado from uncut avocados

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

all employees need food handler cards

MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas within 45 days

JAN 26
2022
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

Observed raw bacon stored next to raw beef in WIC

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Sanitizer bucket at front counter at 0 ppm sanitizer

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Observed employee not wash hands before donning new gloves after switching tasks

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM currently on site. Must be RFSM holder on site at all serving hours

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

Employees did not have food handlers

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

Observed light under rear exit door. Must seal

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

Observed stove at front covered in grease. Must clean

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

Observed soiled air intake vents in kitchen

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Observed grease buildup behind and under stoves. Must clean

AUG 30
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

shrimp- 110 degrees F

MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

fruit flies observed in the food prep area

FEB 23
2021
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

dirty can opener blade, knife holder

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

can not use cloth under cutting boards can not us cloth to catch moisture

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

cell phone next to cups

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

hand sink used for other purposes

SEP 9
2020
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine, can opener

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

observed wet cloth under cutting board, and lemon station

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

fix gap at doors

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

personal drink bottle

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

provide label for food storage container

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets around cooler doors, table around soda machine

MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

obtain rfsm certificate within 45 days

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

provide chocking poster

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide in restrooms

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JAN 23
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS

JUL 17
2019
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Observed flies in the kitchen area.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean the dirty ceiling tiles and intake vents in the kitchen and dining area.

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

Post signage for current health inspection report.

DEC 26
2018
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

dust accumulation

CRITICALFood Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

guacamole measured at 50 degrees F

MINOROther
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

half gallon container of glenview farms cultured buttermilk with a date of 12/21/18

JUN 13
2018
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

Fruit flies in the front area by the cash register.

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry

the mops sitting in the buckets.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

A sauce in a container sitting on the floor in the walk in cooler.

MINORFacility Condition
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

top lid to the dumpster should be closed.

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

provide a written procedure on vomiting and blood pathogen cleanup.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Provide beard guards for the preparers and cooks.

DEC 27
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

broken gasket on the front cooler by the cash registers.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

the legs of the three compartment sink and prep table. clean the shelving of the prep table. clean the gaskets on the reach in cooler ( top door molded . mildew) back area and front prep station.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction

the sanitizer at the buckets should be used according to manufactures directions. (Quat is reading 0ppms)

JUN 30
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSOther
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food

CAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE

DEC 29
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

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