Taco Joint
12300 Inwood Rd #100, Dallas, TX 75244 · 75244 · Restaurant
Passed all 4 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-01-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
gap at the bottom of the back door
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
unapproved thawing method (has to be submerged under running water)
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace lights: lights out under vent hood
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
cannot have wiping cloths/ towels under cutting board
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
properly store toxic chemicals
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
clean floor
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
update food handlers certificate for employee
2023-07-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the ground (beef in WIC)
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Sanitizer too low reading 50 ppm quad, should be at 200 ppm quad
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Can't have raw food above ready to eat food
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label chemical bottle (degreaser)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean under equipment
*35 Jewelry Prohibition
Cannot have jewelry (dangling bracelet) while working with food
2023-01-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
can't have eggs above ready to eat food
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label chemical bottles
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer bucket and has to be 6 inches off the ground
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
garbage dumpster needs to be enclosed
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
women's restroom needs a covered trash can
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
open bags of rice needs to be in a container
*19 One Inch Air Gap
need one inch air gap under 3 compartment sink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
need RFSM
2022-07-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw Chicken stored over ground beef in walk in cooler
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Must be done every 3 months
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Replace dead bulb under vent hood
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
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