DEC 18
2023
PASSED
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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TACO EL VIAJERO.
BEAT. 18/100
2025 S BECKLEY AVE · OAK CLIFF, DALLAS
Last inspected December 18, 2023 · passed
50 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
178
includes 50 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*32 Smooth Contact Surfaces
need to remove cardboard from inside freezer
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
vent ceiling dirty and needs to be cleaned
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
mop dry properly
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
items in handsink - use for other purposes
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal coat adjacent to utensils
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on site
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
items in RIC in floor, needs to be 6 inches off floor
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
eggs need to be on bottom . beef raw needs to be removed from on top of tomatoes in cooler
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
seal on door for cooler needs replacement
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
needs a light in RIC
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Needs wiping cloths to be in bucket between use
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
need testing strips for solution in bucket s
*47 Other Violations
choke poster required on display
JUN 172023PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2023
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Damaged Equipment
REPAIR OR REMOVE BROKEN ICE MACHINE
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
USE PROPER SCOOP TO DISPENSE RAW DICED MEAT
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
PROVIDE THE GUIDANCE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF BODILY FLUID OR BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN SPILL KIT
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
DISPOSE OF MOP WATER AND HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
OBSERVED SACK OF ONION AND VARIOUS CONTAINERS OF PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WIC AND DRY STORAGE AREA
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
PICO DE GALLO 57 DEGREES F
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE HAND SINK
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL PRODUCT HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH USE BY DATE NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR LEAK AT PREP SINK
OCT 212022PASSED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 21
2022
PASSED
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
OBSERVED EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER. STORE FOOD TO PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
OBSERVED MANY HOME USE PESTICIDES IN ESTABLISHMENT, REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
PICO AT 50.2f, SALSA AT 51.6F, USE MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLD TEMPERATURES.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
OBSERVED: GRIME ON WALLS AND FLOORS, GRIME/DUST ON VENTS, DUST BUILD UP ON WIRES, GRIME BUILD UP ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. CLEAN.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
OBSERVED MANY PREPARED FOODS IN REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS NOT LABELED. LABELED FOOD.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
OBSERVED LARGE POTS STORED UPRIGHT AND UNCOVERED. STORE INVERTED AND COVERED.
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
NO AVAILABLE PEST CONTROL RECORDS ONSITE.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED PEST IN BUILDING, SIGNS OF ROACHES AND MANY FRUITS FLIES. REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
OBSERVED FOOD PACKAGES STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND IN USE FOOD STORED ON FLOOR. FOOD MUST BE STORED 6" OFF FLOOR.
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
GREASE BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS.
AUG 82022PASSED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 8
2022
PASSED
14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Restricted use pesticides
OBSERVED ROACH GEL STORED IN BACK ROOM, ALSO OBSERVED A GALLON OF ORTHO PESTICIDE IN KITCHEN, REMOVE ALL RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE FROM ESTABLISHMENT. SE OBSERVÓ GEL PARA CUCARACHAS ALMACENADO EN
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
OBSERVED HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, DUST BUILD UP ON FANS OF WALK IN COOLER, DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT, GRIME BUILD UP ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, EXPOSED WALLS AND GAPS. PEST CONTROL NOT DONE WITH FREQUENCY.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
OBSERVED HEAVILY DENTED CANS, DISPOSE OF CANS. LATAS OBSERVADAS MUY ABOLLADAS, DESECHE LAS LATAS.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
OBSERVED HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. SE OBSERVA SUCIEDAD PESADA QUE SE ACUMULA DENTRO DE LA MÁQUINA DE HIELO, DESECHE EL H
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM PLUMBING OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAK AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN STOVE AREA. REPAIR. SE OBSERVÓ UNA FUGA PROCEDENTE DE LA FONTANERÍA DEL LAVABO DE TRES COMPARTIMIENTOS
*39 Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage
OBSERVED DAMAGED CAULKING, REPAIR.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER, KEEP 6" MINIMUM OFF FLOOR.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
OBSERVED RAW FISH STORED ABOVE SALSA CONTAINERS IN RIC. PESCADO CRUDO OBSERVADO ALMACENADO SOBRE CONTENEDORES DE SALSA EN RIC.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF PREPARED FOOD, IN WALK IN COOLER, WITHOUT DATE MARK. PROVIDE DATE MARK. SE OBSERVAN MÚLTIPLES ENVASES DE COMIDA PREPARADA, EN WALK IN COOLER, SIN MARCA DE FECHA. PR
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENT HOOD, CLEAN.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
PROVIDE COVERED WASTE CONTAINER FOR WOMENS RESTROOM.
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGN IN MENS RESTROOM.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
EMPLOYEES MISSING TEXAS FOOD HANDLER CARDS.
MAR 212022PASSED15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 21
2022
PASSED
15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
WIPING CLOTH STORED UNDER CUTTING BOARD
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
LACK OF HAND WASHING
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
DISCONTINUE RESERVED OF SALSA: PROVIDE IN SINGLE PORTIONS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
WIC TEMP > 50*F
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration
RAW MEAT STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK STORED ON PREP TABLE
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SLAW 56.1*F, LETTUCE 64.4*F, BARBACOA 60.1*F, PORK 63.1*F IN WIC
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*31 No soap at handsink
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT OF RTE FOODS
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
SANITIZER BUCKET STORED NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLES FOR SCOOPING
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APR 232021PASSED16 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 23
2021
PASSED
16 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOODS
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
WIPING CLOTH COVERING EXPOSED FOOD ITEMS
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
LACK OF HAND WASHING
*47 Other Violations
LABEL 3 COMP SINK
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
BEEF IN WIC 61.3*F, SLICED TOMATOES 48*F IN CHU
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
LACK OF DATEMARKING
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
DISCONTINUE STORING IN LARGE POTS
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN ALL
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
CHEMICAL STORED WITH FOOD ITEMS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EMPLOYEE DRINKING IN KITCHEN
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES IN WIC
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH ON PREP TABLE
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT OF RTE FOODS
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
FOOD ITEMS STORED IN STANDING WATER
MAR 92021PASSED16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 9
2021
PASSED
16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
IMPROPER COOLING
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration
RAW BEEF THAWING ON PREP TABLE SINCE 3/8/21; ALL MEATS >41*F VOLUNTARILY DESTROYED BY OWNER
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
OBSERVED FRONT DOOR OPEN UPON ARRIVAL AND SIDE DOOR
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
PICO DE GALLO 60*F , SOUR CREAM 47*F , SLICED TOMATOES 45*F , RAW BEEF 64*F ON PREP TABLE
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
OBSERVED PESTICIDE IN ESTABLISHMENT
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.
NO HOT WATER AT 3 COMP SINK AND HANDSINK
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
LACK OF DATEMARKING
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED UNDER FOOD ITEMS, ON PREP TABLE, AND COVERING FOOD
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
BOWL USED FOR SCOOPING; ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*31 No soap at handsink
PROVIDE FOR ALL
MAR 112020PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 11
2020
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*40 Reuse of single service articles
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
SEP 202019PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 20
2019
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
vent hood
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Patch holes in wall where needed.
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Replace residential freezer and microwave with commercial units.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
MAR 182019PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2019
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
*47 Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash
SEP 282018PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 28
2018
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD STORED ON FLOOR
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*12 PIC notify regulatory authority when a food employee is jaundiced or diagnosed with an illness
PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
PROVIDE ON BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
PICO DE GALLO AT 56*F
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
LACK OF DATE MARKING
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW EGGS/MEAT STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
JUL 252018PASSED15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 25
2018
PASSED
15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLES FOR SCOOPING
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
PICKLES STORED AT ROOM TEMP, CALDO IN STOCK POT AT 50*F IN WIC, Salsa 46*F, LETTUCE 50*F IN RIC
*47 Other Violations
LABEL 3 COMP SINK
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES AND SEVERAL FRUIT FLIES IN ESTABLISHMENT
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
LACK OF DATE MARKING IN ALL COOLERS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK STORED IN PREP AREA
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*37 Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice
FRIES STORED IN STANDING WATER, ICE IN IGLOO COOLER
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
LACK OF HAND WASHING
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
PESTICIDE STORED NEAR EQUIPMENT
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
OBSERVE EMPLOYEE HANDLING TORTILLA WITH BARE HAND S
SEP 222017PASSED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 22
2017
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
all utensils and equipment used in the food process must be six inches off the floor. ( sitting on the floor behind the storage rack.
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*19 One Inch Air Gap
the ice machine drain line is on the floor at the drain ( this must be one inch above the drain. )
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Food inside the walk in cooler must be labeled with the common name of the product.
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
evidence of fruit flies in the back area dry storage 9 heavy fruit flies.
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
the boxes of beef in the walk in cooler are not six inches off the ground. ( they are sitting directly on the ground)
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
M9ssing the cove base in areas of the kitchen
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
men and ladies restroom need to be self closing doors on both restrooms.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide a thermometer for all reach in coolers and freezers.
*32 Equipment clearance of cleaning space
milk crates used as shelving to store thing on top of for temporary or permanent. ( Unable to clean under the on a continuous basis.
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
the gaskets on the reach in coolers are broken and missing from the door. replace the gaskets.
*45 First Aid
APR 112017PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 11
2017
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON NEW GLOVES
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MICROWAVE
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAK AT THE KITCHEN HAND SINK FAUCET
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
DATE MARK ALL COOKED FOODS STORED AND INTENDED FOR LATER USE
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE KITCHEN. A DEAD GERMAN COCKROACH IN WATER WHERE PINTO BEANS WERE SOAKING.
*35 Hair Restraints effective
ENSURE ALL FOOD PREPARATION WORKERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR CAPS.
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
FRESH TORTILLAS RESTING ON SOILED CLOTH TOWEL SHEETS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
SWEEP, MOP AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE KITCHEN FLOOR
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN FLOOR
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD PREPARATION STAFF
DEC 192016PASSED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 19
2016
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
OBSERVED A COOK HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD WITHOUT GLOVES
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
SEVERE WATER LEAK UNDER THE THE BACK PREP SINK WHICH WAS BEING USED AS A HAND SINK
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
SEVERAL ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED IN THE WALK IN COOLER
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
ONE REACH IN COOLER MISSING A THERMOMETER
*32 Damaged Equipment
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
DEAD ROACH IN THE REACH IN FREEZER
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE THE LIGHTS THAT NO LONGER SHINE UNDER THE VENT HOOD
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
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