SEP 7
2023
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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TACON MADRE.
BEAT. 40/100
2780 ROYAL LN STE. B · PRESTON HOLLOW, DALLAS
Last inspected September 7, 2023 · passed
44 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
17 passed
VIOLATIONS
124
includes 44 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
provide thermometers for RIC
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floor throughout kitchen
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cold holding needs to be maintained at 41 degrees F or below. WIC is reading 55 degrees F (Eggs at 50 degrees F) (eggs was discarded)
MAR 142023PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 14
2023
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Eggs cannot be above ready to eat food (tortillas)
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark items that have been in the RIC/WIC for over 24 hours
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
label bulk containers
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
Utensils (to go plates/containers) have to be stored 6 inches off the ground. cannot be stored on the floor
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, bottom of RIC
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide covered trash can for restroom for female products
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
Sanitizer bucket cannot be stored on the floor, it needs to be off the ground
SEP 212022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 21
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
0 ppm bleach (bucket), needs to be (50-100 ppm).
AUG 182022PASSED15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 18
2022
PASSED
15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Throw away 15 dozen eggs temp at 46.4, raw fajita meat 45.5, hour later 46.1 throw away 3 lbs., pastor beef meat at 47.7F 20 lbs. throw away. Voluntary destruction, repeat violation.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Mayonnaise must be thrown away after opened and left out, hot, must refrigerate.
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Raw eggs over veggies. Raw eggs over raw fish.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean counters WIC shelves, RIF, RIC, outside RIC, microwave (bottom) dirty.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Bleach (bucket too high) at 200 ppm. Does not meet MFG instructions for chlorine.
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
No chemicals can be by food or utensils.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Need date make in RIC.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
No thermometer in RIF.
*34 Pest Control
cockroaches seen moving under the sink.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Personal food in RIC above customer food, need to separate and label.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wet wiping cloths left out on counters.
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Lots of food wrapped in unapproved bags.
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
Utensils stored on the floor under leaking RIC.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Broken tile in kitchen, almost fell.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all bulk containers and squeeze bottles.
JUL 182022PASSED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 18
2022
PASSED
14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Ham cold holding too high at 44.6F.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Refried beans low at 125F.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean walk in cooler shelves, mold in ice machine, dirty tortilla press, dirty grill.
*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>
No food handlers certificates.
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
Discard old or expired food.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Several thermometers not provided in RIC and both RIF.
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Can not store food and clean utensils on cardboard.
*34 Pest Control
Lots of cockroaches on the floor and walls.
*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location
Meat and food stored on the floor.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Invert single serve containers to prevent contamination.
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
Label all bulk containers with common names.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Dirty floors, walls, ceilings, and stove.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Provide light shields and missing light bulb over RIF.
*47 Other Violations
Needs name change of health permit. Posted, but does not match. Need choking poster posted in the dining area.
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DEC 222021PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 22
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Keep food in walk in cooler off the floor
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
cutting boards
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
JUN 102021PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 10
2021
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Replace dead bulbs at vent hood
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Keep reach in cooler clean
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cheese 51F, Tomato 53F
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide a thermometer in reach in cooler
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources
Ice scoop handler in ice
DEC 82020PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 8
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*32 Equipment has cracks and corners
Do not use duct tape to repair 3 comp sink
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Replace dead bulb at vent hood
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Maintain cooked rice at 135'F or above
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Do not use duct tapes to repair pipes
MAY 292020PASSED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 29
2020
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources
Employee drink on cutting board
*42 Ventilation hood systems
keep filters clean
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leak at 3 comp sink
*29 Manual warewashing: thermometer provided
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Fruit flies observed
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not store wiping cloth in hand sink
DEC 162019PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 16
2019
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Repair door of cooler
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Life roach observed
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cooked corn held at 53F
*42 Ventilation hood systems
Clean filters
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
JUN 52019PASSED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2019
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Defrosting chicken on the counter while preparing raw food on the counter
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
Ameritech 04-15-2019
*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.
Need one attached
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
None
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cut tomatoes held at 50.3 degrees - in a double pan
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Corner prepration area
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Dirty glasses stored in the hand sink
NOV 212018PASSED6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 21
2018
PASSED
6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Beans at 110 degrees in the warmer
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw meat stored over salsa
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
Cooling on the counter - Rice at 86.3 degrees Cooked tomatoes on the counter at 97.2 degrees
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Jalepeno's (top of the point of usage refrigerator) held at 44.7 degrees
JUL 162018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 16
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.
Two drain boards are needed
*40 Reuse of single service articles
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
JUL 52018PASSED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 5
2018
PASSED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
Drosophila - fruit flies
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
*33 Manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temp.
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Foil lined surfaces
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
Lack of a quick cool method - X4 times Cooked chicken cooling on the cou nter at 130.5 degrees Cooked Pork cooling on the counter at 103.1 degrees Cooked chicken cooling on the counter at 102.6 deg
*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.
Two drain boards needed
JAN 102018PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2018
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Foil lined surfaces
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw chicken stored over raw beef - kitchen refrigerator Raw shell eggs stored over limes in the walk in refrigerator
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Onions
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
Washing hands in the three compartment sink
AUG 92017PASSED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 9
2017
PASSED
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*19 One Inch Air Gap
one inch air gap at the hand wash sink
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw eggs measured at 44.5 degrees F
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
all employees that deal with food preparation must possess a valid food handler card
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
repair holes in the ceiling tiles
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
clean ice machine thoroughly
MAR 62017PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 6
2017
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
Cooked rice "cooling" on the counter at 117.4 degrees
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Green salsa stored at 113.1 degrees
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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