Taqueria Dona Elva
3022 E Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX 75216 · 75216 · Restaurant
Passed all 14 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-01-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*18 Toxic items used according to law
SANITIZER BUCKET TESTED ABOVE 100 PPM CL, SHALL BE BETWEEN 50-100 PPM CL
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SHALL DATE MARK COOKED ITEMS FOR A MAX OF 7 DAYS
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN COOLER AND STORAGE RACKS
2023-07-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 41'F OR BELOW, WIC IS OVERPACKED, REMOVE NON TCS ITEMS FROM COOLER
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
SANITIZER BUCKET TESTED AT 10 PPM CHLORINE, SHALL BE AT LEAST 50 PPM CHLORINE
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
2023-01-23 Pass Routine 6
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2022-05-23 Pass Routine 3
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
*10 Chlorine exposure time table
Sanitizer bucket tested at 200 ppm chlorine which is too strong.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
2021-11-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER LETTUCE AND BEEF
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN DIRTY COOLER RACKS
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2021-03-23 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
*46 Physical Facilities Premises-closing toilet room doors
*47 Handwashing signage
2020-09-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
*34 Pest Control
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
2020-02-10 Pass Routine 6
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
2019-08-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*43 Ventilation,mechanical
PROVIDE FOR FRYER
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
LACK OF DATE MARKING
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
RAW MEAT STORED IN 3 COMP SINK
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
LACK OF HAND WASHING
*47 Other Violations
LABEL 3 COMP SINK
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
TOWEL STORED OVER OPEN FOOD; DISCONTINUE USE FOR GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources
THAWING IN 3 COMP SINK WITH DIRTY DISHES
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK STORED ON PREP TABLE
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
LACK OF REFRIGERATION: FOOD ITEMS STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SALSA 64.8*F, SLICED TOMATOES 46*F, CHORIZO 65.2*F
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST IN CUSTOMER VIEW
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTHS HANGING FROM EMPLOYEES AND STORED ON PREP TABLE
2019-01-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*47 Other Violations
LABEL 3 COMP SINK
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF SINK
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS
*12 Gloves Single Use
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COME OUT RESTROOM WITH GLOVES ON
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
DOCUMENTS PROVIDED WITH NO NAME OR LICENSED NUMBER
*14 When to wash Wash hands after using toilet
LACK OF HAND WASHING
2018-07-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 13
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING IN PREP AREA; PERSONAL DRINK STORED IN PREP AREA
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*47 Other Violations
LABEL 3 COMP SINK
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
RAW MEAT OBSERVED IN STANDING WATER
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED IN PREP AREA
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
LABEL ALL
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
WIC TEMP AT >46*F
*12 PIC notify regulatory authority when a food employee is jaundiced or diagnosed with an illness
PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SALSA 55*F IN RIC
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2017-12-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
OBSERVED DAYLIGHT AT EXIT DOOR
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
EMPLOYEE WASHING IN 3 COMP SINK
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*14 When to wash hands
LACK OF HANDWASING
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON EQUIPMENT
*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <
RAW EGGS STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
REPLACE NON WORKING
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
REPAIR CEILING EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources
OBSERVED DRY DISHES IN MOP SINK
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK STORED IN PREP AREA AND WITH FOODS ITEMS
2017-06-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*03 Vending Machine. Hot Hold (135øF or higher)
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
workers need food handler cards
*47 Health permit posted
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
need stem thermometer, need chlorine test strip
*31 No soap at handsink
2016-12-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
spray bottles
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
WIC light not working
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair floor by stove. Repair ceiling above 3 comp sink.
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