SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

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4970 W ILLINOIS AVE · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS

Last inspected December 20, 2023 · passed

15 of 15 inspections passed. 25 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
95
includes 25 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 20
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting boards.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean walls of grill area.

JUN 7
2023
PASSED
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

raw pork at 42.9F, and beans 47.3F. all food in walk in cooler must be mover to working cold hold equipment.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

repair or adjust temperature of walk in cooler. currently not maintaining cold hold temperatures.

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

grime on vent hood, grime behind equipment, grime on gaskets of cold hold equipment, dust on fans of walk in cooler. CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

REGISTER FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH CITY OF DALLAS.

DEC 16
2022
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw eggs and raw protein stored above RTE food in WIC, arrange properly to prevent cross contamination.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

observed pink residue build up inside of ice machine, clean and sanitize.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

observed cutting boards, replace.

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

obtain texas food handler cards.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

food and grease build up, remove harboring condition.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

observed handle of salt scoop touching salt, keep upright.

MINORSanitation
*40 Store single-service item in original package

store single service plates on clean surface.

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean wire food shelves, clean gasket of cold hold equipment, clean dust build up on fans, clean dust on monitors.

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

clean dust build up on vents.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

renew epxired rfsm

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

grease trap paper work not onsite, missing july and december paper work.

JUN 10
2022
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw steak meat store above RTE food and condiments in walk in cooler. arrange properly to prevent cross contamination

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

grime build up inside of ice machine, clean.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

grease build up on rotary burner, clean. grime build up on wire shelves, clean. grime build up on gaskets of walk in cooler and reach in coolers, clean.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

provide food thermometer, current available thermometer is just for hot food.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not onsite. provide.

DEC 8
2021
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical Safety
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed

observed multiple hot shot bug spray in kitchen remove from premises

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

grime build inside of ice machine, turn off. dispose of ice, clean and sanitize.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

missing hand wash sign at hand sink.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dust build up on signs and on wire shelves, fan used to cool foods, clean and sanitize.

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

dust build up on intake vents, clean

CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

salsa that is being cooled with fan that contains dust build up, cover food.

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

clean utensils stored on soiled shelves, clean.

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JUN 7
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw chopped chicken in container stored above produce and RTE food, in walk in cooler, arrange properly to prevent cross contamination

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

observed grime build up on equipment, observed dust build up on fan of walk in cooler, clean.

MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

observed pink residue in roof of ice machine(most likely chlorine build up, did not observe water dripping from residue. clean.

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

need sign that states: most recent health report is available upon request.

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

employees handling food did not have texas food handler cards, provide.

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

observed wet cloth being stored on food contact surface, place in sanitizer bucket when not in use.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine sanitizer observed at 0PPM change every 2-4 hours.

JAN 11
2021
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine sanitizer observed at 0PPM. COS.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

observed grime on walls and dust on walk in cooler fans, clean.

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

observed raw meat stored above lettuce, arrange properly.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

no hand wash signs observed at hand sinks, provide.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

observed salsa in large pot at 197.4F, use proper cooling methods.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods

observed large container of salsa cooling by room temperature, use proper cooling methods. PIC corrected on site.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*26 Allergen Labeling

flour and corn tortillas contain wheat and milk, no label for public observed.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

observed food removed from original container not labeled for new container.

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

Texas Food Handler cards expired, renew

JUN 16
2020
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw steak meat stored above RTE food in walk in cooler.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

grime on frp walls, grime underneath equipment, grime on coke syrup rack. dust on fan of walk in cooler. CLEAN.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pets in common rooms/ items stored in cabinets

multiple flies found on coke syrup rack and on wall in grill area. call pest control.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

sugar container not labeled. label food that has been removed from original package and that is not easily identifiable.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*26 Allergen Labeling

provide allergy label to menu and menu board due to tortillas. Copy tortilla warning label that is on tortilla packages.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

missing cove base on wall next service sink.

DEC 11
2019
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*26 Allergen Labeling

provide allergy label to menu and menu board due to tortillas. Copy tortilla warning label that is on tortilla packages.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

Provide bodily fluid spill kit and instructions.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

label food containers that contain food that is not easily identifiable.

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Most recent health report is available upon request.

SERIOUSOther
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer

using salsa bottles that are reserved to customers through out day. only serve salsa once find solution.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean frp wall in prep kitchen area, and floors.

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

trompo not covered in reach in freezer. cover.

JUN 19
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded

add thermometer extra thermometer in wic or move current thermometer away from light bulb.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

defrost reach in freezers, heavy ice build up

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

label salt container.

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

exhaust vent above working food contact surface, has accumulation of dust.

DEC 7
2018
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

store pots inverted

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

no opened drink in kitchen area and not next to food or food contact surfaces.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

ground beef at 122F, barbacoa at 121F. Food was placed on grill and reheated.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding

properly reheat food that has been cooked and placed to cool to 165F then place in hot hold.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean underneath equipment.

MINORSanitation
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

provide a spill kit OR instructions on how to clean up bodily fluids.

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Provide a sign that is visible to customers that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

JUN 5
2018
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

fajita not date mark in small ric

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

clean equipment in dirty bin.

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

handle on small ric is damaged, door hard to close.

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

employee only rinsing utensils, not sanitizing.

MINORSanitation
*33 Manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temp.

3 comp sink not properly set up.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Need grease trap ticket within 90 days.

DEC 5
2017
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

@200 PPM

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cool TCS foods using other effective means

rice not cooling properly

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

buckets with food products in WIC and RIC not date marked

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.

missing thermometer in RIC and RIC in prep area

MINORSanitation
*33 Water maintained at 171øF or above for manual wash

not enough pressure and hot water

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

utensils next to grill not properly stored

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

can not reuse Daisy containers

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

dust on WIC fans need to be cleaned

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
JUN 6
2017
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

ITEMS IN RIC

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

SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SLICED TOMATO 45, SHREDDED CHEESE 45 (DEGREE F)

DEC 6
2016
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

NO TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

FOR THE TORTILLAS

CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

NEED SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK

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

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