TACOS EL PATRON.
4291 DALLAS FT WORTH TPKE #170 · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS
Failed an inspection 6 years ago. 58 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 72023PASSED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Sanitizer solution too strong>must be between 50-100 ppm Cl
Provide test strips to test concentration of chlorine
Do not line table tops/equipment with Aluminum foil
Do not store knives in between equipment
Gnats observed by onions
FEB 162023PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Clean the interiors of all coolers & freezers of all food debris
Label all chemical spray bottles with their contents
No food manager on site>next inspection if no food manager on site a citation will be issued
Provide test strips to test sanitizer solution>chlorine test strips
Do not line shelves w/cardboard
Ensure all containers are covered
Clean food debris on floor throughout kitchen
Replace broken hand soap dispenser immediately
Do not store/keep utensils/equipment on floor
AUG 162022PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Concentration of sanitizer water of 3-compartment sink was at 0 ppm Cl
No RFSM on site
Only use hand sink to wash hands, don't store anything in them
Flies seen during inspection
Between use store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer solution
Store food at least 6-inches off floor
Clean inside of coolers/freezers
Repaint floors so that they are smooth and easily cleanable
No current grease trap available
JUN 182022PASSED15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
Must store chemical spray bottles away from food
No RFSM observed on site for inspection
Properly store wet wiping towels
More hand washing required! cook observed changing tasks without washing hands
Floor observed with chipped paint
Very hot in the kitchen area
Observed food cooling at room temperature/large/deep
Observed food in styrofoam cups-cooked food must be stored in food grade containers
Don't store knives between food equipment/reach-in-coolers
No paper towels at back hand sink
Clean vent-a-hood filters
Observed flies/gnats throughout the kitchen area
Food staff must wear proper hair restraints while handling food in restaurant
Not provided
OCT 232021PASSED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Repair leak at 3 comp sink to eliminate standing water. Repair water leak at ice machine.
Large pans on floor.
Store employee drinks in designated area.
vent hood
Clean vent hood filters.
Flies in kitchen area and gnats around back door.
No hand washing observed during inspection.
No hot water at handwash sink.
Do not store open food in white to-go bags. Must be food grade material.
Must set-up sink properly: wash, rinse and sanitize. Soap and bleach mixed together.
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APR 272021PASSED12 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
missing labeling cake packages information on food containers must be have proper labeling on prepackages containers in all areas
hermetic containers dirty in all areas must be clean to avoid cross contamination
vent hood dirty with soils, grease dripping and accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
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
ice container at floor level all food containers and working containers mus be 6 inches out the floor level
fruit flies activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest
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
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
hermetic containers lids dirty must be clean to avoid cross contamination
missing date marking on food containers must be have date marks on all food containers
OCT 222020PASSED9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
vent hood dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
dirty linen in open container in back area with fruit flies must be keep in a close container with lid to avoid pest harboring
sanitizer buckets at floor level must be six inches floor level
food containers on floor level must be have containers 6 inches outside the floor level
cooler units not maintain proper food temperature all cooler units must be maintain food temperature of 40 F or below
floors with rough and cracks surfaces must be repair or replace to a smooth and easy to clean surfaces
floors, walls and ceiling dirty with spills, drippings and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
missing proper date marking on food containers must be have proper date or day marks on food containers
APR 92020PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Clean inside ice machine.
spray bottles
Observed cups in sink.
Do not use towels under cuttingboard.
OCT 282019PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
cooler units dirty with food debris and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
missing RFSM certification must be have RFSM certification display on site
zero concentration of sanitizing solution at sanitizer bucket must be at 100 ppm chlorine concentration on sanitizer bucket
after clean must be sanitize during operational hours
OCT 82019FAILED17 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
missing food labels in food containers in all areas must be label food containers in all areas
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
sanitizer buckets at floor level must be 6 inches out the floor level
vent hood dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
missing date marking or expired date marking inside cooler units must be have proper date marking on all food containers
fryers and grills with encrusted grease and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination
raw food containers in top of cooked food containers must be separate raw food containers from cooked food containers inside cooler units
missing writing employee health policies
PIC must be discard expired dates food containers or not day or date marking to avoid cross contamination
missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site
equipment after been clean must be sanitize to avoid cross contamination
RFSM not on site during operational hours must be have present a RFSM during operational hours
missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket
all equipment dirty with soils accumulations, food debris, spills, stagnant water and blood must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination
food containers without proper lids or plastic covering inside cooler units must be have proper lids or covers in all food containers
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
using non approved thank you bags as food containers inside freezer unit must be use approved containers as food containers inside freezer units
FEB 12019PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
provide cover for all food containers
observed raw eggs on top of rices, raw meats onion store together with sauces
provide cleaning for all coolers
provide date marking for all foods in coolers
observed pitcher in the hand sink
torn inside ice machine
AUG 132018PASSED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
food in hand sink
employee eats food in prep. area
Raw eggs and lettuce Stare together Raw meat and fruits Store together
Raw eggs table without time or temp control
Chemist above corn
all food containers
provide cleaning Jo all coolers, prepared area
floor
JAN 32018PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Pickled seasoned onions left out on tables in between uses by customers.
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
Foods stored in reach in coolers not date marked or otherwise labeled.
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.
Utensils stored with handles resting in the foods. (Measuring spoons in garlic powder).
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
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
Foods in reach in coolers left uncovered.
Mop cloths should be stored in sanitizing solution when not in employee's hand.
JUN 152017PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ITEMS IN RIC
RAW EGGS OVER SOUP RAW BEEF OVER CUT VEGGIES COS-FIXED ARRANGEMENT
BLOCKED BY TRASH CAN
CANNED GOODS
REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS
INSIDE RICS
CLEAN FAN
ON DESSERT
DEC 282016PASSED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO TOWEL UNDER CUTTING BOARD
SANITIZER BUCKET IN HAND SINK
RAW EGG 74 (DEGREE F)
OBSERVED WORKER PREPARE RTE W/ BARE HANDS
EGGS STORED ON BOTTOM GROUND BEEF OVER TORTILLA IN RIF
DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS
OCT 112016PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NEED SANITIZER TEST STRIPS qUAT
CONTAINER IN HAND SINK
NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION
ONIONS
RAW BEEF OVER FRENCH FRIES IN RIF
NO TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD
CLEAN INSIDE RIC
DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS
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