Taqueria El Atoron
5004 Columbia Ave #103, Dallas, TX 75214 · 75214 · Restaurant
Passed all 15 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-04-13 Pass Routine 2
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean drain catch basin, vent hood, and RIC handles
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace lights under vent hood and replace wet ceiling tiles
2022-10-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
Date mark RTE food (front)
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Flies observed
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean filter basket at 3CS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Fix small leak at 3CS, hand sink. Replace wet ceiling tiles
2022-02-15 Pass Routine 6
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark all RTE food
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
Label bulk items
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean back of prep cooler
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Fix ice machine door
*46 Toilet tissue, availability
Put toilet paper in restroom
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Pump grease trap every 90 days and keep record on site
2021-08-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Obtain food handler cards for all employees
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide thermometer in RIC
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
Flies, fly trap above food
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Food on ground in box
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Store ice scoop with handle up
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label bulk containers
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean Gaskets
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Fix lights under vent hood
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Fix hole in wall
*47 Other Violations
Choking poster, last inspection report available upon request
2021-02-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
*44 Grease Trap Location
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Provide chlorine test strips
*32 Equipment has cracks and corners
replace damaged cover of storage container
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources
Ice scoop handle in ice
2020-04-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
COOLER AT 52 DEGREE F AMBIENT TEMP, REPAIR/REPLACE GASKETS,
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CHORIZO 52 DEGREE F, CREAMA 52 DEGREE F
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
LABEL BULK BINS
2019-11-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD STORED ON GROUND IN KITCHEN
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
WASH HANDS BEFORE DONNING GLOVES
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CHORIZO 52 DEGREE F
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
LABEL BULK BINS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOR ALL STAFF
2019-05-10 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 11
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair faucet on mop sink
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
keep wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off floor
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
employees need to obtain fhc by next Friday
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before put gloves on
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
observed insect device above drinks
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide in restroom
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine, clean shelves in reach in coolers
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
provide manufacturing licence
2019-04-28 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 15
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
pastor 90F, pork 92F
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
sliced tomato 50F, beef 62F
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside reach-in-coolers.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean floors where dirty.
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
2018-10-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS AND DESSERTS
*29 Thermometers to be accurate +/- 3'F
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INTENDED FOR USE IN COOLERS - THERMOMETER IN COOLER INTENDED FOR USE IN HOT HOLD UNIT
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
CEILING IN DRY STORAGE
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
ICE SCOOP
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CHICHARON 52°F, BEANS 46°F
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
AIR VENT, FAN
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
FRUIT FLIES
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
JALAPENO CRATE - COS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
COOKED AND UNCOVERED CHICHARON STORED UNDER RAW MILANESA, BREADING FROM RAW MILANESA SPILLED ON TO CHICHARON - COS VOLUNTARY DISCARD COOKED CHICHARON STORED WITH RAW PORK ABOVE TOMATILLOS
2018-09-05 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 15
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CEILING AIR VENT IN KITCHEN, COOLER GASKETS,
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW MILANESA STORED OVER COOKED PORK
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING IN DRY STORAGE REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN DRY STORAGE
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
BAG OF BEANS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
CLEANING SPRAY BOTTLES STORED WITH SODAS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EMPLOYEE DRINK AND FOOD ON PREP SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
COOLER GASKETS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
POTATO CHORIZO 52.6°F
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
MARSHMALLOW LOLLIPOPS, SEMILLAS
*47 Handwashing signage
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES
2018-01-17 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 9
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
RAID stored over prep table
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
employee food and drink on prep table, employee chewing during food prep
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
utensils for customers
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
salsas, cake slices, rice puddings
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
bowl used as utensil for cactus
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
air vent
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
eggs stored over tortillas
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources
knife stored between prep table and wall
2017-10-10 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 12
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*47 Handwashing signage
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
ham 44.4°F (ham stacked approximately 2 inches above container), salsa 49.4°F
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef stored over beans and salsas.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
salsas, bean in coolers lack date marking.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
employees eating in kitchen
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Food Handlers Certificate
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Last available record from 5/5/17
2017-04-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
Date all TCS foods when stored in the reach in coolers.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label spray bottles with common name of the chemical on the inside of the bottle.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Registered food service manager on- site during the operation.
*19 One Inch Air Gap
the drain line for the ice machine runs across the floor. (provide a sump pump and pump to a floor drain or mop sink or provide a floor drain by the ice machine. )
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
provide handles for all scoops for bulk and cooked foods. ( handles must be in up right position when not in use. )
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Moist wiping clothes must be in sanitizer when not in use.
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
the dumpster lids must be closed at all times.
2016-10-21 Pass Routine 9
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
All food in the reach in cooler TCS cooked foods must have an expiration date. (SECOND WARNING)
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
the storage shelf under the prep table is rusty ( resurface or replace.)
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
the grease trip ticket at least twice a year. ( SECOND WARNING)
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Handle in the flour or masa must be handle up without touching product.
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
Missing the sanitizer test papers. ( testing chlorine at the three compartment sink. ) SECOND WARNING
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store the sacks of food at least six inches off the floor and boxes of meat . (SECOND WARING)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean the cutting boards ( heavy stains in the boards.)
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
label all bulk foods in the large containers. (SECOND WARNING)
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Missing the food handlers cards for all the employees in the restaurant.
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