Taco Joint
6112 Luther Ln, Dallas, TX 75225 · 75225 · Restaurant
Passed all 13 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-12-13 Pass Routine 2
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*32 Damaged Equipment
Replace/Repair torn RIC gaskets
2023-04-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed chicken @ 56 F
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty venthood
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Repair missing venthood filter
*32 Damaged Equipment
Repair damaged gaskets that are torn
2022-10-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Keep all TCS cold hold items at 41 F or lower at all times. Oberseved brisket at 50.6 F and 58.6 F in WIC
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean dirty ice machine from the inside (mold)
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label all non-original toxic chemical bottles with common name of chemical used
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
Observed frozen food packages thawing in standing water. completely submerge in water with sufficient water velocity
*44 Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned
Clean dirty garbage disposal area (trash/grease)
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair leak at handwash only sink (back) and mop sink in the back (white tube)
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Properly repair legs on RIC and remove storage containers from underneath
2022-03-03 Pass Routine 4
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed boxes of food stored on the floor.
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
Observed equipment stored on the floor.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty soda machine.
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
Store all personal items in appropriate place.
2021-09-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
guacamole in ric-50 degrees F
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
caulk holes above the three comp sink
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
detail clean air vents(vent hood system)
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
2021-03-04 Pass Routine 3
*36 Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil
Change sanitizer bucket at least every 4 hrs or when visible debris accumulates.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed onions on floor in WIC
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed ice scoop kept in dusty location on back of ice machine
2020-08-12 Pass Routine 1
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed using cup as scoop. Scoop must have handle sticking up out of product. Do not use cup or scoop in WIC.
2020-02-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
GASKETS
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
DRY GOODS
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
CANNOT STORE IN SANITIZER
*45Utility service lines/pipes may not be exposed
BEHIND FRYER
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
2019-08-01 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
repair damaged cooler gaskets
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
2019-02-05 Pass Routine 3
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
2018-07-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
2018-01-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
2017-06-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
CHICKEN 127'F,
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
WALK IN COOLER NEED BRIGHTER BULB
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
BACK DOOR
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*47 Permit/license posted
POST UP YOUR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW CHICKEN
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