Tacos Y Chelas
244 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208 · 75208 · Restaurant
Passed all 5 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-12-22 Pass Routine 10
*31 Individual, disposable towels
missing paper towels in hand sink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on site
*32 Damaged Equipment
damaged utensils need replacement
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Food handler - 60days to complete class/ certificate
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
vent hood needs a light to be replaced
*42 Ventilation hood systems
vent hood systems need service clean up
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
proper date marking for cole slaw in RIC
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
must use a scoop with handle for ice machine
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping cloths need to be in bucket between use
*30 Food Establishment Permit
food permit must be posted
2023-06-26 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 12
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food employees need food handler cards
*32 Damaged Equipment
repair damaged equipment
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
employee chew gum
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean freezers, coolers, gaskets, place under grill
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
cove base missing around grill check electrical core
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
provide rfsm certificate
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
sanitizer test strips
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed flies
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide covered receptacle
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
invert plates
2023-05-22 Pass w/ Conditions Follow-up CRITICAL 13
*30 Food Establishment Permit
post city of dallas health permit
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide chlorine chemical test strips
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide labels for chemical spray bottles
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide common name label for all food containers when removes from original containers/pkg
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date mark all product held longer than 24 hous with a use by date not to exceed 7 days.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
provide
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed employee beverage on shelf next to clean equipment
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace torn gaskets
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
maintain hand sink accessible utilize hand wash only not dump sink
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
store large serving utensils with handles up
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
cool product from 135 to 70 in 2 hrsthen from 70-41 in an additional 4 hrs before placing in ric, observed large pot of pinto beans inside ric at 122 degrees f without time stamp or time log separate
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
sack of onion observed on floor-store 6 inches off the floor
*47 Handwashing signage
provide proper hand sink sign for all hand sinks
2023-04-20 Pass w/ Conditions Follow-up CRITICAL 15
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
CHECK SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ENTRANCE DOOR-DOOR NOT CLOSED PROPERLY
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
PROVIDE RFSM CERTIFICATE
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
PROVIDE COVE BASE, REPAIR HOLES/GAPS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CLEARLY DATE MARK tcs FOOD FOR 7 DAYS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
PROVIDE LABEL FOR CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM
*31 Individual, disposable towels
PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN COOLERS, FREEZER
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL FOOD AND DRINKS SIT ON PREP TABLE
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
PROVIDE SIGN ABOUT INSPECTION REPORT
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
PROVIDE LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
*14 When to wash Wash hands after using toilet
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WASH HANDS AFTER USING TOILET
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
OBSERVED WE WIPING CLOTHS UNDER CUTTING BOARDS
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
PROVIDE SANITIZER TEST STRIPS
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AT 3 COM SINK INSTEAD HAND SINK
2023-01-14 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 14
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
Must use second barrier when handling cooked/RTE foods.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed food on the floor. Store 6 inches.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Observed food inside of the handsink. Handsink must be accessible.
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
Personal jackets observed hanging on food shelves.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Personal drinks stored on food prep tables.
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Plastic to go bags observed use of food items(menudo).
*39 Cutting surfaces.
Observed cutting boards not in good repair.
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
Observed employees changing tasks without washing hands.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
Observed raw meat thawing inside sink without running water.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Check RIC(continental/pull out drawer). At time not maintaining temperature.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
All food handlers must be trained in food safety.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label bulk pitchers at front counter.
*31 No soap at handsink
All handsinks must be stocked with soap and paper towels
*33 Warewashing manufacturer's operating instuctions
3 compartment sink must be set up correctly (wash water, Rinse, and sanitizer). Staff just rinsing off dishes.
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