JUL 22
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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TACO CABANA #132.
BEAT. 49/100
3923 LEMMON AVE · OAK LAWN, DALLAS
Last inspected July 22, 2023 · passed
23 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
16 passed
VIOLATIONS
108
includes 23 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Black fan in prep area observed with dust accumulation. Floors under equipment and shelving observed with product debris accumulation.
*32 Damaged Equipment
Replace torn gasket on RIF units where needed.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Seal hand sink next to 3 comp sink to the wall properly.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace broken/chipped floor tile where needed.
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Replace broken light under vent hood.
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
Provide sanitizer test strips.
JAN 202023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
*47 Other Violations
Post choking poster
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
AUG 52022PASSED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 5
2022
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
provide thermometer in coolers
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
protect food from dust
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
use utensils with handle to scoop food not cup
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed fruit flies on front
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*35 Hair Restraints effective
cover hair
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers inside, clean shelves in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean microwave, clean under grills, clean drawers
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
observed employee touched rte food (bacon) with bare hands
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
obtain rfsm certificate within 45 days
JAN 252022PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 25
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
Quat sanitizer at 100 ppm or less ( 3 compartment sink)
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Observed silicon solution next to utensils near drive thru window
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM holder currently present. Must have RFSM holder at all serving hours
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Rear door left open. Must be kept closed
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Employee observed with no hair restraint
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
Napkins stored on floor in dry storage area
AUG 292021PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
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FEB 222021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 22
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale
Store sanitizer buckets away from utensils and to-go boxes.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean ice machine
SEP 292020PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 29
2020
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide in women restroom
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair leaking faucets on hand sink and 3 com sink
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
observed physical contamination of lettuce (piece of paper)
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, shelves, freezer
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottle
MAR 52020PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 5
2020
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
SCRAMBLED EGGS 103, TAQUITO 131, NEEDS TO BE 135 AND ABOVE
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAK NEAR SODA FOUNTAIN
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED FLIES
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
SEP 182019PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 18
2019
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair front hand sink by drive through
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
observed flies in restaurant
AUG 292019PASSED16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2019
PASSED
16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean the interior of the ice bin
*15 Limit bare hand contact with all other foods
Limit bare hand contact with RTE food
*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager
Must be a certified food manager present. ***REPEAT***
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Obtain food handlers cards. ***REPEAT***
*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.
Obtain thermometers
*30 Food Establishment Permit
Obtain a copy of the food permit.
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Dirty interior of reach in freezer and cooking equipment. ***REPEAT***
*34 Pest Control
Dead bugs by the front entrance, flies, and fruit flies.
*40 Reuse of single service articles
Shopper's bags cannot be used to "house" tortillas.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all bulk items. ***REPEAT***
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean the intake vents, dirty fan covers, intake vents in the kitchen. ***REPEAT***
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Change out the burnt out bulbs. ***REPEAT***
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Clean the ceiling tiles and intake vents.
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
Clean women's restroom, vents, ceiling. ***REPEAT***
*47 Other Violations
Notification of signage for current health inspection report.***PROVIDED*** ***REPEAT***
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leaky faucet. ***REPEAT***
JUL 302019PASSED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 30
2019
PASSED
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
No record of grease trap being serviced.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Expired food handlers cards.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
No thermometers provided in reach in coolers.
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
No RFSM on site.
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Dirty interior of reach in cooler.
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
Observed fruit flies.
*33 Manual ware washing, sink compartment requirement
3 Comp sink has leaky faucet and leaky pipes underneath.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Dirty fan covers in the walk in freezer.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Venthood has 2 burnt out lights.
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
Holes in the ceiling
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
No covered trash receptacles.
*47 Other Violations
No first aid supplies.
*30 Food Establishment Permit
Please obtain food establishment permit.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
All food must be 6 inches off the ground.
JAN 232019PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 23
2019
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*09 Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
JUL 52018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 5
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light bulb not working on hood
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking faucet 3 com sink
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
microwave with food particles
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ice machine with black mold like substance
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
squeeze bottle
JAN 122018PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 12
2018
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Provide hair restraints for employees cooking and prepping food items.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Provide a written procedure vomiting and diarrhea for employee clean up .
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MOist wiping clothes must be in sanitizer when not in use.
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
chemicals ( stainless steel chemical ) stored next to lids for soda cups.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
the refrigeration on guacamole was to high
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
all containers must have handles and handle must be in the upright position in the food product.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Provide common name on the containers
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
JUL 262017PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 26
2017
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Handwashing signage
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
JAN 302017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
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