Taqueria El Trompito
1731 S Buckner Blvd #100, Dallas, TX 75217 · 75217 · Restaurant
Mostly clean — 8 of 11 passed, one prior failure
2023-09-08 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 13
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
check plumbing in restroom-follow up on Monday
*31 Individual, disposable towels
no paper towels at back hand sink
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting board
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
store personal items away from the clean utensils/food
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink bottles store away from the customer food-designated area
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
provide missing light shield, light bulb on vent a hood
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chorizo and beef store above rte food
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, shelves, coolers
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide new grease trap date
2023-08-08 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 16
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
avoid contamination between raw ground meat and vegetables store vegetables above raw meat in the wic
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
utensils in hand sink-last warning
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handler certificates -last warning
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, gaskets, shelves
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
missing light shield
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
sanitization required after washing utensils
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap ticket
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged wall behind sink
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
set up 3 com sink when you washed dishes
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover food
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cheese 50.4 degrees f
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed flies
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide sanitizer test strips last warning
2023-02-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
missing light shield replace broken light shield
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor-observed food sit on floor
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap ticket
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
rfsm certificate not provide
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, shelves, gaskets
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
invert to go boxes
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed fruit flies in back room
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken stored above rte food in reach in cooler raw meat stored above jalapenos in walk in cooler
2022-08-09 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 9
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide sanitizer test strips last warning
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed cloths in hand sink
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean ceiling tiles, clean floor
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off floor
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
new manager-got her serv safe on 7/23/2022. Apply for rfsm certificate within 45 days
2022-07-29 Fail Follow-up CRITICAL 18
FAILED: *28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only
FAILED: *42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers,
FAILED: *22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handler cards
FAILED: *31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed metal container with food in hand sink
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
hot dog 48.6 degrees f
FAILED: *32 Damaged Equipment
cooler 54 degrees f
FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site
manager not site certificate expired
FAILED: *33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
set up 3 com sink in this way wash rinse sanitize air dry
FAILED: *18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
chemical spray bottles stored above tortilla
FAILED: *10 Sanitization after Cleaning
sanitization required after washing utensils
FAILED: *29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide sanitizer test strips
FAILED: *37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed box with tortillas sit on floor
FAILED: *34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
insect device above prep table
FAILED: *38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
thawing food under running water, no standing water
FAILED: *47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
FAILED: *09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef above lime in wic
FAILED: *41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
2022-06-29 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 17
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
manager not on site and certificate expired-Last Warning
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged cove base
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
repair broken gaskets around cooler doors
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottle
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
open personal drinks separate from customer food
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed cross contamination in walk in cooler raw meat stored above tomatoes
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide new grease trap ticket
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, coolers, gaskets, table
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
employee needs food handler card
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*14 Cleaning procedure--steps Improper drying method
use paper towels to dry hands not wet wiping cloth
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests
insect device above prep table shall be removed
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide sanitizer test strips
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
2021-12-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap ticket
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
use utensils with handle to scoop food
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food sit on floor-store food 6 inches off the ground
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw food product stored above rte food
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
obtain rfsm certificate
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide sanitizer test strips
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils in hand sink
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, coolers
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handler cards
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
2021-06-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
sanitizer test strips
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food sit on floor
*31 No soap at handsink
provide
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
thawing process cold running water not standing water
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
windex stored above utensils and food
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap ticket
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw meat above drinks in wic and ric
*47 Handwashing signage
provide handwashing sign
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, sink
2020-12-23 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
knife stored between coolers
*35 Jewelry Prohibition
jewelry not allowed, except simple wedding band
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken, raw beef stored above rte food
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap ticket
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
cloth under meat
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
manager with RFSM certificate not on site
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
obtain food handler cards
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide test strips
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
keep food 6 inches off the floor
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers insid
2020-07-01 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap ticket
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
do not use hand sink as storage
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
broken ice scoop
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw shelled eggs stored above bacon
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
*47 Handwashing signage
provide
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food sit on floor (tortillas)
*42 Ventilation hood systems
clean vent a hood
2020-01-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW SHELL EGGS STORED ABOVE RAW STEAL IN RIC
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
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