SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

TACO DINER.

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3699 MCKINNEY AVE 307 · UPTOWN, DALLAS

Last inspected April 29, 2021 · passed

10 of 10 inspections passed. 15 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
10 passed
VIOLATIONS
44
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Nov 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 29
2021
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Violations marked with * Corn 50* pepper 50*

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

no sanitizer in the dishwasher 0 ppm chlorine

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

move chicken closet to the grill

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

Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Violations marked with * pico 47* 63* 47* cactus 49*

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

the bottom of the food container can not touch the food cross contamination adulteration

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

raw beef next to raw vegetables

JUN 9
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
DEC 30
2019
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees f or below onions 48* salsa 48* pineapple 52.9* shrimp 46.3* meatball 50*

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

raw chicken next to raw fish next to cooked shrimp- move chicken closest to the grill

MINORSanitation
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

personal items can not above next to or on food utensils prep surfaces- jackets

JUL 5
2019
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty interior of ice bin, clean shelving in the walk in cooler.

MINOROther
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

Provide dates that the sauces were prepared.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Observed flies.

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

Damp towels must be in sanitizing bucket between use.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Use correct utensils for scooping food products and those in bulk containers.

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DEC 11
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Wiping cloths stored at hand sink. Store in sanitizer bucket.

JUN 5
2018
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

provide thermometer in the reach in coolers

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

back up at the mop sink

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

missing paper towels at the front hand sink

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

the hot water handle missing on the hand sink at the cook line, Repair the broken gaskets on the reach in coolers.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

the gaskets on the reach in coolers are dirty ( mold/ mildew)

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

food in the walk in cooler must be 6 inches off the floor.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
MINORSanitation
*33 Warewashing manufacturer's operating instuctions

the ware wash is not operating up to standard ( the pressure gage is off and the rinse is not at 180 degrees /// reading 150 degrees.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Provide a beard guard for cook on the cook line.

DEC 20
2017
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Keep handles in the upright position when stored in the food item ( ice ) Provide scoops with handles.

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

raw chicken in one cooler under the oven was 48 degrees.

MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

Provide a written procedure on vomiting and diarrhea

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

No soap at the bar and kitchen sinks.

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

burnt out light fixtures over the dish machine and the back storage area needs more lighting.

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

Provide thermometers for all the your cold refrigeration units.

JUL 11
2017
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

NO SOAP AT BAR HANDSINK

CRITICALOther
*09 Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
NOV 10
2016
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Guacamole 51 degrees Fahrenheit, tilapia 46.9 degrees Fahrenheit

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

bare hand contact during salad prep.

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Do not use cloth under cutting board.

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