SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

TACOS CHILO.

BEAT. 26/100

1109 S WALTON WALKER BLVD · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS

Last inspected February 8, 2024 · failed

Failed an inspection 2 years ago. 29 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
8 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
84
includes 29 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Feb 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 8
2024
FAILED
17 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Eggs observed over ready to eat foods

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se

Dishes not properly sanitizer(sanitized)>solution used to wash/disinfect dishes observed at 0 ppm

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

Cook seen chopping cilantro w/bare hands

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Unapproved pesticide stored next to food

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

Fix/ensure pipes for hand sink properly installed observed extreme/excessive mold growth over pipe

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No food manager on site

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

Cook doesn't have food handler certificate after 4 months of employment

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

No date marking observed>with any foods (that are opened/made) must have date marking

MINORSanitation
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Cooler where produce kept not approved/commercial grade equipment

MINORSanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

Rinsing procedures incorrect>do not mix soap and bleach to wash dishes: first wash with soap & water, then rinse with plain water, then sanitize with bleach & water

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

Dead roaches observed at hand sink & inside produce cooler

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Ensure all food in coolers covered

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Fix baseboards by cash register

MINOROther
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean food debris in prep cooler

JUL 17
2023
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

Store all pills/medicine in appropriate location

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No food manager on site

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe

Provide probe thermometer to measure food temperatures

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

Remove covering on ice machine to allow easy cleanability

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

Remove all dead pest from establishment

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

Live cockroaches seen and no current pest records present

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean gaskets in all reach-in cooler

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace gaskets of reach-in cooler closest to entrance of kitchen

MINOROther
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
DEC 29
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM must be on site when in operation

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Properly date mark food

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

Change name on permit

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Cockroach seen during inspection

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Fix bent interior of reach-in cooler in storage area

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean floor drains of any left over food debris

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Change/replace water damaged ceiling tiles

MAR 31
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Remove foil shelf liners.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair or remove RIC.

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MAY 10
2021
PASSED
13 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

missing current pest control ticket on site must be have pest control ticket on site

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

walls and ceiling tiles dirty inside kitchen area must be clean t avoid cross contamination

CRITICALOther
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

containers without day or dates must be discard to avoid cross contamination

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing date marking on food containers inside cooler units must be date marks on all food containers in all areas

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

hand sink move at prep area -un-detached from wall- must be replace or repair and properly fasten to wall

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site must be have RFSM on site during operational hours

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

vent hood dirty must be clean to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

unused equipment in all areas must be remove or maintain unused equipment in a dry and clean condition

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing test trips to verified chlorine concentration must be have test strips on site

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

walls and ceiling separated from junctions and ribs walls and ceiling must be repair and in proper condition

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

missing food labeling on food containers inside cooler units must be have food labels on food containers in all areas

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

shelving inside cooler unit rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition

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NOV 19
2020
PASSED
10 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

missing sanitizer bucket on kitchen area must be have sanitizer bucket at: 50 ppm chlorine concentration at sanitizer bucket missing sanitizing test strips to verified chemical concentration mu

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

some thermometers broken and not working inside cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers inside cooler units

CRITICALPest Activity
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

floors on kitchen and walls skirts missing tiles or covers must be repair to avoid pest harboring lights not working and ceiling tiles with water leaks must be replace or repair to proper condit

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

hand sink faucet with water leaks on men restroom must be repair to proper condition

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

missing current pest control ticket must be have current pest control ticket

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

vent hood covers back panels missing or detached from walls creating a hollow area on back must be repair or replace to cover holes in all areas to avoid pest harboring

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

vent hood dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy

cooking equipment -fryers- outside vent hood system cooking equipment must be maintain inside vent hood area must be replace or repair vent hood system to prevent build up condensation

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

expired RFSM certificate must be have FSM registered with the city

APR 30
2020
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

all cooler units dirty inside and outside with spills, food debris, litter and drippings must be clean to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

thermometers broken or missing on all cooler units must be have visible working thermometers to maintain proper food temperature

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing dates or day in all food containers must be have date or day to avoid cross contamination

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

some lights not working must be replace or repair to proper condition

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

skirts around the wall detached or broken must be repair to proper condition floors around drainage areas broken must be repair to avoid contamination by stagnant water shield lights broken

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

expired RFSM certification must be have current FSM registered with the city

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

shelving inside cooler units rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

SEP 30
2019
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

handle in ice

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

soiled wiping clothes improperly stored on equipment

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law

Label s. bottles

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Toxics stored above and with food equipment

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

no date marking on prepared food items

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

Hot <110F within 20 seconds

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damage walls & floors

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

personal drinks stored on food equipment

FEB 20
2019
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw meat store next to cooked meat

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows

fix the front door

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

0 ppm chlorine

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