SEP 10
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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TACO Y MAS.
BEAT. 31/100
5419 ROSS AVE · HIGHLAND PARK, DALLAS
Last inspected September 10, 2023 · passed
Failed an inspection 8 years ago. 45 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
14 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
146
includes 45 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Oct 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
PICO HOLDING AT 58F AT FRONT PREP TABLE
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
PROVIDE OUTER OPENINGS TO BE SCREENED OR AIR CURTAINED WHEN WINDOWS ARE OPEN . FLIES PRESENT
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
TO GO STYROFOAM CONTAINERS USE TO STORE CAKE & PUDDING . PROVIDE COMMERCIAL NSF GRADE CONTAINERS
FEB 92023PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 9
2023
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Observed raw chicken stored next to raw beef in RIC.
*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction
Observed Qua sanitizer at or over 500 ppm. COS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM expired. Renew at dallascityhall.com.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
All cooler/freezers must have easily viewable thermometers.
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
Observed cooked rice stored in grocery bags.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Food must be stored at lest 6" off the ground.
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
Store all personal items in appropriate place.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Need a sign about the inspection report.
SEP 22022PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 2
2022
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Damaged Equipment
Replace the damaged gasket
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Observed raw chicken store next to raw meat
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cheese: 50'f avocado 65'f
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
No towel allow under the cutting board
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Sanitizer bucket: more than 500 ppm quat
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed leaking from the ceiling onto the open RIC
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Observed sanitizer bucket store next to tortilla
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Provide sanitizer test strip
NOV 192021PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 19
2021
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
HAND SINK BACK-UP
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO RFSM
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
PROVIDED
*32 Damaged Equipment
GASKET
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
CLOSE ALL GAPS
*39 Cutting surfaces.
RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REMOVE PEELING PAINT
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN " CURRENT HEALTH INSPECTION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
*35 Hair Restraints effective
RESTRAIN HAIRPROPERLY
MAY 202021PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2021
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN RIC
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
S. BUCKET STORED UN LEAKING 3 COMP SINK
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAKING AT 3 COMP SINK ( TOP & BOTTOM PIPES)
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO RFSM ONSITE
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
R. EGGS 66.2F, S. TOM 50.6,GUACAMOLE 43.3, PICO DE GALLO 44.5, & S. CREAM 44.4
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
LOOSELY COVER COOLING FOOD
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN GASKETS AND STANDING WATERFLOOR
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK ( OPEN CONTAINER) ON PREP TABLE
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
RESURFACE FLOOR IN WIC
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
DISCONTINUE GROCERY BAGS FOR STORAGE C. RICE
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NOV 172020PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 17
2020
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN RIF
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING & CLEAN GASKETS
*39 Cutting surfaces.
RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
RESURFACE FLOORS
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
TOXICS STORED ABOVE FOOD ( DRINK BOXES)
*20 Conveying Sewage
HAND SINK BACKING -UP IN THE KITCHEN
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
CLOSE ALL HOLES & GAPS
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
REMOVE ABSORBENT MATERIALS FROM UNDER AND ON EQUIPMENT
APR 32020PASSED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 3
2020
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
no test strips
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
small bugs present in kitchen
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet wiping cloth on prep table
*47 Handwashing signage
provide handwash signage in bathroom
OCT 72019PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 7
2019
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean RIC(s)
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors and fan vent covers in WIC
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared food items
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw eggs 88.1
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Certify all staff
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improperly stored on equipment
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover all food to prevent cross contamination
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
remove peeling paints from ceiling
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks stored with food, on prep table, & drink boxes
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Donning gloves without washing hands
MAY 222019PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2019
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace lighting in storage
*32 Damaged Equipment
remove and repair all non-working equipment
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
cross contamination by preparation ( raw meat thawing in box under running water)
*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure
water capacity is very low at hand sink
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
provide splash guard between prep and hand sink
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair air condition leaking in prep area
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Donning gloves without washing hands
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify all staff
NOV 72018PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 7
2018
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
-provide locker for personal (clothes stored on drink boxes )
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
Live roaches
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace gaskets on WIC and remove rust from shelves
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
cover all cooling food
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
donning without washing hands
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean fan vent covers
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
s. tomatoes 47.8F
NOV 92017PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 9
2017
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
equipment improperly stored on floor
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Provide vomiting and diarrhea clean up policy (warning)
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
clean
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas in toilet rooms
drink boxes stored in restroom
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
s. buckets improperly stored on floor and label s. bucket
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify all staff
OCT 192017FAILED21 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 19
2017
FAILED
21 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair ceiling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*32 Damaged Equipment
Replace cutting board
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Hand sink for hand washing only!!
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Clean
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
blocked
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
Single service improperly stored
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean gaskets
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
Flies
*37 Food, utensils and equipment in toilet room
Open container of cooked Rice and drink boxes in stored in restroom
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Expired date markings on prepared foods items
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
Label squeeze bottles
*47 Handwashing signage
Provide hand washing signs at all hand sinks
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
JUN 12017PASSED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 1
2017
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Damaged Equipment
repair cooler gasket
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw fish 55 F raw chicken 63 F cooler drawers 58 F ambient temp
*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI
employees must sign illness reporting policy
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
cooler drawer external thermometer display broken, place one inside cooler
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
trying to cool huge tubs of beans and rice
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
need self closing device on window
FEB 82017PASSED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 8
2017
PASSED
14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
nobody has a food handler card, employees over 2 months since hired
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
employee eating or chewing gum in kitchen
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
oil in handsink
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw fish 46 F cooked sausage 48 F cut tomatoes 46 F
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
thawing meat on floor
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
raw ground beef stored over raw pork
*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI
sign on WIC is not enough, must have employees and managers sign the emailed employee illness document
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
foods past date mark new food put into container with old dates, need to teach employees proper date marking
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
window must have self closing device
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*47 Health permit posted
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*32 Damaged Equipment
repair cooler gasket
OCT 262016PASSED13 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 26
2016
PASSED
13 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
water 78 F
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*21 Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC
No knowledge of basic violations: proper thawing, proper cooling, handwashing
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
big batch of hot food in cooler
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
washing in 3 comp
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
raw chicken over raw beef citation at next
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
do not use cloths that are permanently dirty
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label sanitizer bucket, label dish soap
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
two coolers, doors not closing properly
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
serving window should be self closing
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
no guard between handsink and thawing food
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