SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

TACO CABANA #191.

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11824 WEBB CHAPEL RD · FARMERS BRANCH, DALLAS

Last inspected November 7, 2023 · passed

16 of 16 inspections passed. 15 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
16 passed
VIOLATIONS
79
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 7
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

Label bulk containers

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Clean equipment, storage contianers

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine

CRITICALSanitation
*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location

cannot have food stored on top of trash can (tortillas on tray on top of trash can)

MAY 18
2023
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light out under vent hood

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

food has to be stored 6 inches off the ground

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

label squeeze bottles

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

Date mark items that have been in the cooler for more than 24 hours

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floor

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

sanitizer too low (reading 100) should be 200 ppm

DEC 10
2022
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty utensils being used over & over

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Board mats observed not in good repair. Repair wall at corner/top area paper goods

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Remove food on the exterior of the back containers, on the floor under/around food equipment

MINORSanitation
*39 Store clean utensils in a self-draining position

Store clean dishes in away that would allow them time to air-dry

MINORSanitation
*44 Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned

Trash areas throughout the kitchen not maintained

CRITICALFacility Condition
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Dust observe on walls over open tea urns. cover urns when finished brewing

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Observed chemical spray bottle stored over food / wait line (drive thru) - cos

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

employee drinks observed throughout the kitchen area. Store in designated locating

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Gnats observed at stair well - walking up the step

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide hanging thermometer

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace blown out light bulb underneath ventahood system

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

No paper towels at handsink - restroom

MAY 10
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Using drain plugs
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items used according to law

3 comp sink sanitizer too strong

NOV 8
2021
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Ice maker

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

Leak under prep sink

MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

Replace dead bulbs at vent hood

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Register food manager certificate with the city of Dallas

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Ventilation hood systems

Replace filters at vent hood

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
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APR 28
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
OCT 26
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
APR 9
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean interior of ice Machine

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
OCT 23
2019
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Shredded cheese 50F

MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal holes in ceiling

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
APR 22
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color

dust accumulation on the ceiling tiles

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dust accumulation on the fan covers

NOV 6
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

replenish all paper towel dispensers

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly; black bacteria observed

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

sticky residue inside the cabinets where the beer is stored

MAY 8
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
NOV 8
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

chicken fajita stored in the top warmer compartment was measured at 130 degrees F

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

broken air gaskets inside the reach in freezer

MAY 16
2017
PASSED
3 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Vending Machine. Hot Hold (135øF or higher)
MAY 4
2017
PASSED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep

Observed employee wiping hands on a dirty towel instead of washing hands

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Cut tomatoes at 62.0 degrres - In house dinning Guacamole at 59.6 degrees - drive through Raw bacon stored at 51.3 degrees

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Cooked chicken at 13.9 degrees Cooked steak on the shelf at the drive through at 71.4 degrees without a heat source

MINORSanitation
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Side door open

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe
CRITICALFood Temperature
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding

Cheese sauce at 59.5 degrees - heating in the warmer

DEC 1
2016
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos

Lack of wiping rag water

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap

Drive through ice bin

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Prerolled flautas at 66.1 degrees on the counter without refrigeration Cut tomaotes dinning room preparation area 65.3 degrees (REPEAT) Raw steak at 52.0 degrees in the refrigerator with a temperatu

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Cooked fajita meat at 117.0 degrres - straight from the HH unit

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Hair and beard restraints needed

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