SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

TACOLINGO.

BEAT. 42/100

2301 N AKARD ST #270 · DOWNTOWN, DALLAS

Last inspected May 8, 2023 · passed

24 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
8 passed
VIOLATIONS
70
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since May 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 8
2023
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Food Establishment Permit

display City of Dallas Health permit

CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

chicken, rice, and sauce observed uncovered inside wic

CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

provide cooling logs for the cooling down of product process to show product is cooled from 135-70 in 2 hours and from 70-41 degrees f in additional 4 hours

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

replace chipped knifes

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

seal hand sink to the wall properly. patch holes in FRP wall throughout where nedded

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine dish machine observed at 0 ppm

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide proper hand sink signs for all hand sinks

MINORSanitation
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

observed male employee eating, drinking with phone on top of cutting board upon arrival. was asked to remove and sanitize surface

SEP 12
2022
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

MOLDY PEPPERS

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

STORE FOOD PROPERLY

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

SERIOUSSanitation
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

LEAK AT 3CS, DRAIN IS CLOGGED, SINK BY DISH WASHER, DRAINS ARE DIRTY

CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

GNATS PRESENTS AND FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

FOOD ON GROUND IN BOXES IN WIC

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

KEEP DAMP TOWELS IN THE BUCKET BTWN USE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, CONTAINERS IN BLACK

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN

MINOROther
*45Physical Facilities
SEP 15
2021
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

leak at faucet head

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

must register with cod

CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

FLIES AND GNATS

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.

NEEDED IN WHITE DEEP FREEZER BY COOK LINE

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

NEEDED AT HAND SINK

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

NEED CURRENT RECORDS

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

KNIVES CAN'T BE STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN INTERIOR OF RIC BY CHIPS, FAN COVERS IN WIC, AND ICE MACHINE

MAR 10
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

BOX IS TOO HIGH TO THE CEILING NOTED ON LAST REPORT

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

NEEDS LABEL ON SUGAR

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

MUST REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS

FEB 3
2021
PASSED
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

GNATS

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ICE BIN IN THE BACK

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

CANNOT BE STORED INCHES FROM THE CEILING FIRE HAZARD`1

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

ON BULK WHITE CONTAINERS

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

DOOR GASKETS

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

LEAK AT 2ND HAND SINK

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.

NEEDED IN DEEP FREEZER

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN INTERIORS OF RIC AND DOOR GASKETS THAT ARE NOT BROKEN

MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

CEILING TILES MISALIGNED, OPENINGS NEAR DISH AREA

MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUNF

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

NEEDED AT BAR SINK

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

CURRENT HEALTH INSPECTION NOTICE NEEDED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS

MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

EXPIRED 11/2020

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

TEMP ON FOOD WAS AT 48.5F

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JUL 28
2020
PASSED
11 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

fruit flies are present

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

several items in the WIC are not protected from cross contamination due to no lids on the containers

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

there are labels on the food on the containers

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

mark the date that the RTE items were prepared

MINORSanitation
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use

ceramic bowls cannot be used as scoops for rice, flour or other items.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.

needed in deep freezer

CRITICALPest Activity
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

floors are dirty with debris and food particles misaligned ceiling tiles possible entrance for pests and rodents

MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

must be six inches off the ground

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

used for other purpose storing red sanitizer bucket and utensils

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

needed at bar sinks

CRITICALFood Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

water at one of the handsink is at 87F at the bar

NOV 23
2019
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

cleaned inside of ice bin

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager

no COD RFSM

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

observed fruit flies no record of pest control being performed

MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

no grease trap records

MAY 21
2019
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

ENSURE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT BEING USED AS WIPE ON EXPO (COS)

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS

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

RAW CHICKEN 47 DEGREE F, RAW SHRIMP 45 DEGREE F (COS)

MINOROther
*26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking

ON MEUN

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

HAND SINK USED FOR DUMPING

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

NO TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD (COS)

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

AT BAR DOWNSTAIRS HAND SINK

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

DESIGNATE AREA FOR PERSONAL ITEMS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

LABEL SPICES IN NON ORIGINAL CONTAINER (COS)

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