SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

TACOS EL PATRON.

BEAT. 23/100

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

Last inspected August 7, 2023 · passed

Failed an inspection 6 years ago. 58 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
15 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
155
includes 58 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 7
2023
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items used according to law

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

MINOROther
*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

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

Do not line table tops/equipment with Aluminum foil

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Do not store knives in between equipment

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Gnats observed by onions

FEB 16
2023
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label all chemical spray bottles with their contents

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager

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

MINORSanitation
*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

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

Do not line shelves w/cardboard

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

Ensure all containers are covered

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean food debris on floor throughout kitchen

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace broken hand soap dispenser immediately

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Do not store/keep utensils/equipment on floor

AUG 16
2022
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

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

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Flies seen during inspection

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

Between use store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer solution

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Store food at least 6-inches off floor

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean inside of coolers/freezers

MINORSanitation
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Repaint floors so that they are smooth and easily cleanable

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

No current grease trap available

JUN 18
2022
PASSED
15 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Must store chemical spray bottles away from food

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM observed on site for inspection

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

Properly store wet wiping towels

CRITICALSanitation
*14 Wash hands after all other activities

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

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Floor observed with chipped paint

MINOROther
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

Very hot in the kitchen area

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

Observed food cooling at room temperature/large/deep

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

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

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

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

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

No paper towels at back hand sink

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean vent-a-hood filters

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Observed flies/gnats throughout the kitchen area

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

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

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Not provided

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
OCT 23
2021
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility 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.

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

Large pans on floor.

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

Store employee drinks in designated area.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*38 Except as specified in paragraph (4) of this subsection, time/temperature controlled for safety
MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

vent hood

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean vent hood filters.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Flies in kitchen area and gnats around back door.

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

No hand washing observed during inspection.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

No hot water at handwash sink.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

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

MINORSanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
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APR 27
2021
PASSED
12 violations8 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORFood 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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORFood 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

CRITICALPest 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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORFood 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
PASSED
9 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORSanitation
*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

MINORFood 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

CRITICALFood 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

MINORSanitation
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

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

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

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

MINORFood 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

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
APR 9
2020
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean inside ice machine.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

spray bottles

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed cups in sink.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINOROther
*39 Linens and Napkins, Use Limitation

Do not use towels under cuttingboard.

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
OCT 28
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

missing RFSM certification must be have RFSM certification display on site

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

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

SERIOUSSanitation
*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
FAILED
17 violations8 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood 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

MINORSanitation
*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

MINORSanitation
*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

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

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

MINORFood 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

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

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

CRITICALFood 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

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

missing writing employee health policies

CRITICALFood 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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

CRITICALOther
*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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

SERIOUSSanitation
*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
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

provide cover for all food containers

CRITICALSanitation
*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

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for all coolers

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

provide date marking for all foods in coolers

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed pitcher in the hand sink

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

torn inside ice machine

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
AUG 13
2018
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

food in hand sink

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

employee eats food in prep. area

CRITICALSanitation
*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

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

Raw eggs table without time or temp control

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Chemist above corn

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

all food containers

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning Jo all coolers, prepared area

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floor

JAN 3
2018
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*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.

MINORSanitation
*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

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

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

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
*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).

SERIOUSSanitation
*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

MINORDocumentation & 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

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

Foods in reach in coolers left uncovered.

MINOROther
*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
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

ITEMS IN RIC

CRITICALSanitation
*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

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

BLOCKED BY TRASH CAN

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

CANNED GOODS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

INSIDE RICS

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN FAN

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

ON DESSERT

DEC 28
2016
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

NO TOWEL UNDER CUTTING BOARD

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

SANITIZER BUCKET IN HAND SINK

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW EGG 74 (DEGREE F)

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

OBSERVED WORKER PREPARE RTE W/ BARE HANDS

CRITICALSanitation
*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

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

DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS

OCT 11
2016
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

NEED SANITIZER TEST STRIPS qUAT

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

CONTAINER IN HAND SINK

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

ONIONS

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

RAW BEEF OVER FRENCH FRIES IN RIF

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

NO TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN INSIDE RIC

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

DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS

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