TACOS EL PATRON.

City of Dallas

4291 DALLAS FT WORTH TPKE #170 · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

16 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Aug 2023.

Last inspected Aug 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

155

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 7

2023

PASS 5 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items used according to law

Sanitizer solution too strong>must be between 50-100 ppm Cl

2 pts Other

*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

Provide test strips to test concentration of chlorine

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

Do not line table tops/equipment with Aluminum foil

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Do not store knives in between equipment

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Gnats observed by onions

FEB 16

2023

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean the interiors of all coolers & freezers of all food debris

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label all chemical spray bottles with their contents

2 pts Employee Hygiene

*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager

No food manager on site>next inspection if no food manager on site a citation will be issued

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

Provide test strips to test sanitizer solution>chlorine test strips

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

Do not line shelves w/cardboard

1 pts Other

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

Ensure all containers are covered

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean food debris on floor throughout kitchen

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace broken hand soap dispenser immediately

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Do not store/keep utensils/equipment on floor

AUG 16

2022

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Concentration of sanitizer water of 3-compartment sink was at 0 ppm Cl

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Only use hand sink to wash hands, don't store anything in them

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Flies seen during inspection

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Between use store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer solution

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Store food at least 6-inches off floor

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean inside of coolers/freezers

1 pts Sanitation

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Repaint floors so that they are smooth and easily cleanable

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

No current grease trap available

JUN 18

2022

PASS 15 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Must store chemical spray bottles away from food

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM observed on site for inspection

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Properly store wet wiping towels

3 pts Sanitation

*14 Wash hands after all other activities

More hand washing required! cook observed changing tasks without washing hands

1 pts Facility Condition

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Floor observed with chipped paint

1 pts Other

*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

Very hot in the kitchen area

2 pts Food Temperature

*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans

Observed food cooling at room temperature/large/deep

2 pts Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Observed food in styrofoam cups-cooked food must be stored in food grade containers

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Don't store knives between food equipment/reach-in-coolers

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

No paper towels at back hand sink

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean vent-a-hood filters

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Observed flies/gnats throughout the kitchen area

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

Food staff must wear proper hair restraints while handling food in restaurant

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Not provided

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

OCT 23

2021

PASS 13 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair leak at 3 comp sink to eliminate standing water. Repair water leak at ice machine.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

Large pans on floor.

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

Store employee drinks in designated area.

1 pts Food Temperature

*38 Except as specified in paragraph (4) of this subsection, time/temperature controlled for safety

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

vent hood

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean vent hood filters.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Flies in kitchen area and gnats around back door.

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep

No hand washing observed during inspection.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Sanitation

*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

No hot water at handwash sink.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

Do not store open food in white to-go bags. Must be food grade material.

2 pts Sanitation

*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

Must set-up sink properly: wash, rinse and sanitize. Soap and bleach mixed together.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

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APR 27

2021

PASS 12 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

cement floors with rough surfaces and cracks in all areas floors must be replace or repair to smooth and easy to clean surfaces in all areas

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors in all areas and floors under equipment dirty must be clean to avoid contamination walls dirty with spills and grease deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination ceiling dirty w

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

missing labeling cake packages information on food containers must be have proper labeling on prepackages containers in all areas

1 pts Sanitation

*42 cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening

hermetic containers dirty in all areas must be clean to avoid cross contamination

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

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

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage

unused equipment in all areas must be remove or maintain unused equipment in a dry and clean area to avoid contamination equipment must be maintain in a dry and clean area to avoid contamination

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

ice container at floor level all food containers and working containers mus be 6 inches out the floor level

2 pts Pest Activity

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

fruit flies activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

cooler units with blood spills , food debris and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination in all areas all equipment dirty with food debris , grease accumulations and soils deposit

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

shelving rust and oxidize inside cooler units must be replace or repair to proper condition missing drain stoppers on 3c sink using paper towels must be use correct equipment to avoid contaminati

3 pts Sanitation

*07 Food hermetically sealed shall be obtained from food processing plant regulated by the regulator

hermetic containers lids dirty must be clean to avoid cross contamination

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing date marking on food containers must be have date marks on all food containers

OCT 22

2020

PASS 9 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

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

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Soiled linens storage

dirty linen in open container in back area with fruit flies must be keep in a close container with lid to avoid pest harboring

1 pts Sanitation

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

sanitizer buckets at floor level must be six inches floor level

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

food containers on floor level must be have containers 6 inches outside the floor level

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Outfitter-Food Temperatures (Cold).

cooler units not maintain proper food temperature all cooler units must be maintain food temperature of 40 F or below

1 pts Sanitation

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

floors with rough and cracks surfaces must be repair or replace to a smooth and easy to clean surfaces

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors, walls and ceiling dirty with spills, drippings and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing proper date marking on food containers must be have proper date or day marks on food containers

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

APR 9

2020

PASS 7 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean inside ice machine.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

spray bottles

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed cups in sink.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

1 pts Other

*39 Linens and Napkins, Use Limitation

Do not use towels under cuttingboard.

1 pts Other

*45 Drying Mops-air dry

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

OCT 28

2019

PASS 4 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

cooler units dirty with food debris and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

missing RFSM certification must be have RFSM certification display on site

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

zero concentration of sanitizing solution at sanitizer bucket must be at 100 ppm chlorine concentration on sanitizer bucket

3 pts Sanitation

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

after clean must be sanitize during operational hours

OCT 8

2019

FAIL 17 violations

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

missing food labels in food containers in all areas must be label food containers in all areas

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizing solutions on all areas must be have sanitizing solutions: 100 ppm chlorine concentration at sanitizer buckets 50 ppm chlorine concentration at 3c sink

1 pts Sanitation

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

sanitizer buckets at floor level must be 6 inches out the floor level

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

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

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing date marking or expired date marking inside cooler units must be have proper date marking on all food containers

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

fryers and grills with encrusted grease and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

raw food containers in top of cooked food containers must be separate raw food containers from cooked food containers inside cooler units

3 pts Other

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

missing writing employee health policies

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

PIC must be discard expired dates food containers or not day or date marking to avoid cross contamination

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

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

3 pts Sanitation

*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos

equipment after been clean must be sanitize to avoid cross contamination

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

all equipment dirty with soils accumulations, food debris, spills, stagnant water and blood must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination

1 pts Other

*37 Food shall be protected from cross contamination by protecting food containers that are received

food containers without proper lids or plastic covering inside cooler units must be have proper lids or covers in all food containers

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

ceiling with grease and soils accumulations for grill outside vent hood must be clean ceiling and readjust equipment inside vent hood area to avoid cross contamination floors behind equipment an

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

using non approved thank you bags as food containers inside freezer unit must be use approved containers as food containers inside freezer units

FEB 1

2019

PASS 7 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

provide cover for all food containers

3 pts Sanitation

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

observed raw eggs on top of rices, raw meats onion store together with sauces

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for all coolers

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

provide date marking for all foods in coolers

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed pitcher in the hand sink

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

torn inside ice machine

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

AUG 13

2018

PASS 10 violations

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

food in hand sink

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

employee eats food in prep. area

3 pts Sanitation

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

Raw eggs and lettuce Stare together Raw meat and fruits Store together

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Raw eggs table without time or temp control

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Chemist above corn

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

all food containers

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning Jo all coolers, prepared area

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floor

JAN 3

2018

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*09 Consumer self-service ready-to-eat food provided with suitable utensils that protect food from c

Pickled seasoned onions left out on tables in between uses by customers.

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

No test strips available at time of inspection. Please provide proper test strips so that employees can ensure sanitizer is at proper concentration (50--100ppm Chlorine or as per manufacturer's direc

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Foods stored in reach in coolers not date marked or otherwise labeled.

1 pts Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours

Location had frozen porn (Chicharrones) left out on counter. This is an improper method of thawing foods. Foods should be thawed under refrigeration or submerged under running water.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Utensils stored with handles resting in the foods. (Measuring spoons in garlic powder).

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Sanitization

No sanitizer prepared at time of inspection. Please provide chlorine of Quaternary Ammonium Sanitizer so that surfaces, utensils, and equipment can be sanitized. If Chlorine sanitizer is used please

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Registered Food Service Manager not present at time of inspection. Manager did arrive during inspection. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all

1 pts Other

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

Foods in reach in coolers left uncovered.

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Mop cloths should be stored in sanitizing solution when not in employee's hand.

JUN 15

2017

PASS 9 violations

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

ITEMS IN RIC

3 pts Sanitation

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

RAW EGGS OVER SOUP RAW BEEF OVER CUT VEGGIES COS-FIXED ARRANGEMENT

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

BLOCKED BY TRASH CAN

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

CANNED GOODS

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

1 pts Sanitation

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

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

INSIDE RICS

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN FAN

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

ON DESSERT

DEC 28

2016

PASS 8 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

NO TOWEL UNDER CUTTING BOARD

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

SANITIZER BUCKET IN HAND SINK

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW EGG 74 (DEGREE F)

3 pts Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED WORKER PREPARE RTE W/ BARE HANDS

3 pts Sanitation

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

EGGS STORED ON BOTTOM GROUND BEEF OVER TORTILLA IN RIF

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS

OCT 11

2016

PASS 12 violations

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

NEED SANITIZER TEST STRIPS qUAT

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

CONTAINER IN HAND SINK

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

ONIONS

3 pts Sanitation

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

RAW BEEF OVER FRENCH FRIES IN RIF

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

NO TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN INSIDE RIC

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS

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