SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

TACO CABANA #20348.

YOUR CALL. 69/100

18130 COIT RD · FAR NORTH DALLAS, DALLAS

Last inspected January 13, 2024 · passed

15 of 15 inspections passed. 20 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
63
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 13
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Provide all RFSM certificates to be displayed in public view

SERIOUSSanitation
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Faucet at 3-compartmemt sink (wash side) will not shut off properly

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Provide thermometer at unit under grill, digital screen not working

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Light bulb and fan cover for 2-door freezer are in disrepair, debris accumulation observed around RIC coolers

MAY 25
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

Proper date mark

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

provide thermometers for RIC

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean equipment and wall

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Provide RFSM from the city of Dallas

NOV 22
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
APR 12
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVE

OCT 31
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Provide exterior of equipment to b free of debri.

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

Label white bins.

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

Front RIC holding at 50 F.

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APR 2
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

cookies

OCT 1
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Thermometers to be accurate +/- 3'F
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>
APR 2
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
OCT 7
2019
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
APR 15
2019
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
OCT 8
2018
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
APR 3
2018
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
OCT 2
2017
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor contruction requirements

floor grout

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MAY 3
2017
PASSED
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

KEEP WET CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN SHELVES, CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE, CLEAN ICE MACHINE, GASKETS AROUND COOLERS

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

CAULK AROUND COVE BASE

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

OBSERVED METAL CONTAINER WITH FOOD ON TOP OF TORTILLA SHELL

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

CHICKEN FAJITA 127.5 DEGREES F

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN MECHANICAL UNITS

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

WASH HANDS BEFORE DONNING NEW GLOVES

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

HAIR MUST BE COVERED

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS

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

PROVIDE LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN

NOV 7
2016
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

broken lids

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources

CONTAINER STORE ON TOP OF CHIPS

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

provide thermometer in coolers

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets around cooler doors

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

fruit flies

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

floor drain clog

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

keep wet cloth in sanitizer bucket

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

beef fajita 130, 99 degrees f

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

creamer 71 degrees f label says keep refrigerated

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

provide label for food storage containers

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

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