AUG 17
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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TACOS LA BANQUETA PURO D.F..
YOUR CALL. 60/100
1305 N CARROLL AVE · UPTOWN, DALLAS
Last inspected August 17, 2023 · passed
14 of 14 inspections passed. 24 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
94
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
SERVICE GREASE TRAP ASAP & EVERY 90 DAYS THERE AFTER
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS TO TEST BLEACH SANITIZER (50-100PPM)
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
REPLACE TORN GASKET ON WIC &RIC UNITS WHERE NEEDED
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
BOXES OF TORTILLAS OBSERVED STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE WIC
*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria by effective meansWindows or doors protect
SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR PROPERLY 7 LARGE GAP OBSERVED
DEC 282022PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 28
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Ground meat found at 50'f, keep at 41'f or lower
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark salsa
JUN 132022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Beef found at 50'f keep at 41'f or lower
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
Thaw chicken under cool running water
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Keep utensil handles out of food
NOV 222021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 22
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Do not store boxes of food on floor
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
Use approved thawing method
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Store utensils inverted
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean floor next to grill
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Fix small leak at handsink and 3 compartment sink
MAY 212021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 21
2021
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean shelves throughout. Clean shelf inside RIF. Clean exterior of equipment.
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
back door
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair holes in wall.
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
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DEC 162020PASSED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 16
2020
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw pork stored with raw chicken in the walk in cooler
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
quat test strips needed
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
dust accumulation on fan blowing directly on food products
APR 102020PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 10
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Fly activity observed.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Store employee personal drinks in designated area.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Maintain cleaning of table surfaces (grease stains). Clean buildup in RIF.
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
Do not line shelves with foil.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair RIC door.
OCT 42019PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2019
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded
REPLACE THERMOMETER IN COOLER WITH CHEESE
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW SHELLED EGGS 47 DEGREE F, CHEESE 47 DEGREE F
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN FAN IN PREP AREA, IN RESTROOM
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
NO HOT SHOT IN RESTAURANT MUST USE PEST CONTROL PERSON-COS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN INSIDE COOLER DRAWER
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
INVERT BOATS AND PLATES
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS- LABEL
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD STORED 6 IN ABOVE GROUND
APR 152019PASSED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 15
2019
PASSED
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
beef 77.2 & 76.3 f. streak 123.7F, Chicken 121.5F
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking @ 3 comp sink
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean air vent
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
provide hand washing sign at all hand sinks
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
cross contamination by arrangement
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food to prevent cross contamination
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
Toxics stored with food
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair ceiling
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
s. cheese 46.6 & 45.07
SEP 62018PASSED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 6
2018
PASSED
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food stored on floor
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
Discontinues reserving of TCS salsa and leaving salsa at room temp
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair ceiling
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
flies
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
cross contamination by arrangement
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
clean light shields
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
label food product
*32 Damaged Equipment
remove / repair all non- working equipment
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal food stored above customer's food
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared food
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean walls and floors
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
donning gloves without washing hands
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean vent
SEP 62018PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 6
2018
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared foods
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*11 Food Donations-No previously served may donate
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
flies (warning)
*32 Damaged Equipment
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
FEB 142018PASSED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 14
2018
PASSED
15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
eliminate bugs/insects
*19 One Inch Air Gap
provide at sinks
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on duty during inspection
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease records
*47 Other Violations
Label 3 comp sink
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
Discontinue re-servicing of TCS salsa
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
streak 91.4, pork 90.3 and pork 94.0F
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cross contamination by covering - cover all food items
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
improper thawing of R. meat
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
r. meat 47.7
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks and food stored with customer's food
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
cross contamination by covering - cover all food items
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Certify all staff
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
AUG 222017PASSED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2017
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
sanitizer bucket 0ppm
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
pork 45.2°F
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
beef at 72°F (3:09pm) prepared at 11:00am; beef at 100°F (3:13pm) prepared at 1:50pm
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
beef 93°F
FEB 152017PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 15
2017
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw beef 47.6 degrees Fahrenheit, 45.8 degrees Fahrenheit; sour cream 48.3 degrees Fahrenheit
*07 Food prepared in a private home, unlicensed food manufacturer, wholesaler, may not use in a esta
cake and flan made at personal residence
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
no hot water in back restroom
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean WIC fan covers
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