SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

SAN DIEGO TACO SHOP.

BEAT. 24/100

1331 N JIM MILLER RD · PLEASANT GROVE, DALLAS

Last inspected September 8, 2023 · passed

24 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
135
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 8
2023
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

repair white freezer door, frame around ice chest freezer, provide cover for upper part of ice machine, repair gaskets around cooler doors

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged floor tiles

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager not on site

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

personal drink bottles observed on shelves together with customer food-personal drinks in designated area

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

food handler cards not observed

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light bulbs on vent a hood

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

cross contamination observed in walk in cooler, raw beef stored above raw fish and rte food

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets, freezers, shelves in coolers, pipes under 3 com sink

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

windex bottle and bleach stored next to food on table

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

provide label for food storage containers

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

use utensils with handle

MAR 14
2023
PASSED
13 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

store sanitizer bucket off the floor

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

provide approved food contact equipment and utensils-not shopping bags remove foil from shelves-used as liner replace rusty shelves in reach in cooler and walk in cooler

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager with rfsm certificate not on site

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

provide in women restroom

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

observed raw meat stored above fish and rte food in walk in cooler

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged floor tiles, cover holes and gaps

SERIOUSOther
*18 Medicines stored in leakproof container

observed personal medication-insulin not stored in container in the cooler

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers/freezers inside, clean shelves in walk in cooler, clean shelves in reach in coolers, clean shelves where clean utensils stored, clean shelve under grill, clean table

MINOROther
*35 Jewelry Prohibition

jewelry not allowed while prepared food

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

provide label for food storage containers

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

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

food employees shall be trained in food safety and get food handler card

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

repair damaged gaskets around cooler doors

OCT 18
2022
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

do not use damaged bowl in walk in cooler

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, freezers, shelves, gaskets

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

food handler cards

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

rfsm certificate expired

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine

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

observed raw beef stored above shrimp and fish in walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored above rte food in walk in cooler and reach in cooler

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting boards

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

provide label for food storage containers

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair floor tiles in walk in cooler

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

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

clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only

FEB 9
2022
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Thermometer needed for all deep freezers and refrigerators

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

Label all bulk food items

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

Resurface cutting board

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Food on floor in WIC

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Clean shelves, walls, ceiling and venthood

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Clean rusty shelves in WIC and WIF

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace light shield under grill

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace tiles and baseboards

AUG 3
2021
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

observed wet cloth under cutting board

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

rusty shelves

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide handwashing sign

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean freezers, coolers, shelves in kitchen

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

thawing process-cold running water

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

fruit flies observed

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

provide

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

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FEB 2
2021
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

no standing water

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

observed raw chicken stored above cooked beef in walk in cooler, raw fish stored above cactus RTE FOOD RAW SEAFOOD RAW BEEF/PORK GROUND MEAT RAW CHICKEN/POULTRY/EGGS

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

MINORFacility Condition
*47 Other Violations

floor tiles

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean freezers, gaskets, shelves, caulk around 3 com sink

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

personal drinks

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

provide food grade bags for food, not shopping bags

AUG 7
2020
PASSED
13 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>

EMPLOYEES NEED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CARDS

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

STORE WET CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

UTENSILS IN HAND SINK

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN COOLERS, PIPES, FREEZER

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

FOOD SIT ON FLOOR

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

PICO DE GALLO 54, ONION 51, TOMATO 50 DEGREES F

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

COOLER, CUTTING BOARDS, GASKETS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

MANAGER WITH RFSM CERTIFICATE NOT ON SITE

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

THERMOMETER

JAN 13
2020
PASSED
13 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off floor

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

cold running water not standing water

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

use approved food storage bags not shopping bags

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager not on site

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

cover hair

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

cover receptacle

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, freezers, gaskets, grills

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

provide grease trap ticket

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

use utensils with handle

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

provide sign about inspection report

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

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

raw beef/pork stored above fish in walk in cooler

JUN 25
2019
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES OBSERVED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT

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

UNCOVERED FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DIRTY REACH IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET

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

RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE COOKED FOODS ( REACH IN COOLER)

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN FOOD PREPARATION SURFACES CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES INCLUDING THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

COOKED FOODS NOT DATE MARKED ( WALK IN COOLER)

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

SANITIZING TOWELS NOT BEING STORED IN SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

KITCHEN WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE BEGINNING OF INSPECTION

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

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

DUSTY INTAKE VENTS IN BOTH PUBLIC RESTROOMS

JUL 19
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 19
2018
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

PERSONAL DRINKS BEING STORED IN THE ICE BIN WHERE ICE FOR CUSTOMERS IS SCOOPED AND SERVED

MINORSanitation
*47 Other Violations

STORE CUSTOMER DISPOSABLE EATING UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES FACING UP

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS THAT ARE NO LONGER SHINING UNDER THE VENT HOOD PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHTING UNITS MISSING THEM IN THE KITCHEN

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

PROVIDE SOAP FOR THE BACK HAND SINK

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES OBSERVED FLYING AROUND THE BUILDING

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THEIR CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE

FEB 1
2018
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS

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

RESTORE HOT WATER TO THE HAND SINK (MEN'S RESTROOM)

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

THE CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

KITCHEN WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

STORE WET SANITIZING TOWELS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

REMOVE DUST FROM THE CEILING BLADE (DINING ROOM)

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

CLEAN DUSTY INTAKE VENTS IN THE RESTROOM

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR ALL HAND SINKS MISSING THEM IN THE KITCHEN AND RESTROOMS

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

ICE SCOOP RESTING IN THE ICE MACHINE UPON ARRIVAL

AUG 16
2017
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

dirty Cooler units -clean inside and outside- floors and ceiling need to be clean

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

missing writing employee health policies

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

expired RFSM certification

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

food container in contact with bare floors

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

fly activity observed

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site,

MINOROther
*45 Premises free of litter

outside litter in all areas

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

front hand sink hot water not working

MAR 7
2017
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

eggs in top shelf

SERIOUSOther
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

expired out dates RTS food inside RI cooler feb/17

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

broken seals RI cooler and WI cooler

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

missing sanitizer bucket. sanitize during operational hours and when is necessary

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

3 compartment sink drainage broken

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

missing sanitizer solution in all areas

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

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