SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

TACO BUENO #3092.

YOUR CALL. 65/100

13443 MONTFORT DR · FAR NORTH DALLAS, DALLAS

Last inspected January 30, 2024 · passed

10 of 10 inspections passed. 14 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
10 passed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 30
2024
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean and sanitize inside ice machine and microwave

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

Provide Food Handler certificates for all employees

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

Do not wash mop bucket in 3-compartment sink

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Store ice bucket upside down

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy

Keep vent hood on - smokey

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean WIC fans

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace caulking behind 3-compartment sink

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Disposal towels provided with waste receptacle as specified in 228.152(g)(2)

Provide trash near every hand sink

JAN 25
2023
PASSED
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Violations marked with * tomatoes 46* onions 46* cheese 54*

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

move ice container. Exposed wood and chipping paint directly above

JAN 10
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 One Inch Air Gap

Provide one inch air gap for drain below ice machine

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Address ice build up in walk in cooler

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
JAN 22
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Violations marked with * cheese 46.3* 46*

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean the bottom of the make line(not on use)

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

repair chipping paint above ice holder

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

store knives in a clean dry place- clean knife holder

JAN 10
2020
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed onions and other RTE foods between temps of 44-46. Keep foods at or below 41 degrees.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Spray bottle with sanitizer needs label.

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Repair gaskets in the reach in cooler.

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

Keep food containers at least 6 inches off the floor.

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

Store ice scoop in an ice dispenser.

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

Salsa containers lack a food label.

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Walls by the cooking station have collected grease like residue.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

The ceiling above the kitchen contains an opening.

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DEC 5
2018
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dusty fan covers inside the walk in cooler

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

two unlabeled containers of salsa inside the walk in coolers

MINORSanitation
*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color

residue splatter on the wall in the dry storage area(back of the restaurant)

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
CRITICALFacility Condition
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

dust accumulation on the ceiling tiles throughout the facility

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

leaking pipe under the three-compartment sink

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

replenish every paper towel dispenser

JUN 27
2018
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label all non original bottles with the appropriate cleaning product

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

replace the door handle

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

one hand sink measured at 84 degrees F

JAN 4
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

leaking pipe under the three-compartment sink

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dusty fan covers inside the walk in cooler

CRITICALSanitation
*19 One Inch Air Gap

needed at the hand wash sink

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

holes/openings in the ceiling tiles

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

expired permit

JUL 19
2017
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

chopped iceberg lettuce at 62.1 degrees on ice Pico de gallo on the salsa bar at 47.9 degrees

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
JAN 4
2017
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

repair the refrigeration units i.e. ice used

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor contruction requirements
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

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