TAQUERIA LA ESPERANZA.

City of Dallas

2992 WALNUT HILL LN STE #B · PRESTON HOLLOW, DALLAS

Last inspected 2024.

19 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jan 2024.

Last inspected Jan 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
VIOLATIONS
149
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 29
2024
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

Employee picking up tortillas with bare hands (provide gloves or tongs)

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

leaky faucet in 3 compartment sink

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Date mark items in cooler

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

food manager not on site

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

update food handlers certificate for employees

1 pts Other
*45 Dressing areas:Lockers

cannot store phone on cutting board

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean the floor

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light out under vent hood

JUL 6
2023
PASS 6 violations
1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

repair/replace light bulb under vent hood

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

label squeeze bottles

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

update food handlers certificates for employees

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean equipment

3 pts Food Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

maintain hot holding temperature at 135 or higher (cactus at 110)

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide employee hand washing sign for restroom

JAN 10
2023
PASS 5 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Store raw beef before prepared salsas

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
1 pts Other
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Maintain cold hold temperatures at 41 or below for time sensitive foods.

MAY 18
2022
PASS 10 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

Vent hood light not working.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Fix leaking on 3-compartment sink.

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Don't use wiping cloths to store food, must use food grade material.

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <

raw shelled eggs left at room temperature

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

resurface cutting board and clean to sight and touch

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Re-seal caulk around 3-compartment sink and hand sink.

3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Meats were found being held below 135 degrees fahrenheit.

1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Water damage on ceiling tiles, walls covered with grease, and 3-compartment sink has excessive grime build-up.

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Must use either hair net or caps when in the food prep area

NOV 15
2021
PASS 9 violations
1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
1 pts Sanitation
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

Employee drink in cooler

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Leak at 3 comp sink

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
2 pts Employee Hygiene
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

Provide employee illness policy

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

Vent hood

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APR 30
2021
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
1 pts Sanitation
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

Do not store employee drink with other food items in reach in cooler

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

Provide light at vent hood

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair faucet leak at 3 comp sink

OCT 30
2020
PASS 3 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

bucket sanitizer conc. observed at 5ppm

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
APR 23
2020
PASS 6 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Food thermometer cleaned before use
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not store eggs in hand sink

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair faucet leak at 3 comp sink

NOV 7
2019
PASS 6 violations
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

reach in cooler items not date marked

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wiping cloth kept outside sanitation bucket

1 pts Other
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

eggs stored above ready to eat foods

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

staff must have handler certificate

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

washing dishes without sanitizing

MAY 22
2019
PASS 6 violations
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
3 pts Food Temperature
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding

Heating foods in the warmer

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
MAY 8
2019
PASS 11 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Massey 04-25-2019

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Foil lined surfaces

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Cooked meats held at 52.3 degrees

3 pts Food Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

Using a broken refrigerator to cool cooked foods

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

Multiple water leaks inside the kitchen

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw chrizio stored over cooked foods

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
DEC 4
2018
PASS 12 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
3 pts Other
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer

Salsa

3 pts Food Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

Rice cooling on the counter at 67.9 degrees

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 PIC ensures employees are properly sanitizing equi
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 PIC ensures food properly and rapidly cooled
3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Cooked pork held at 61.0 degrees

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe
2 pts Other
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
2 pts Sanitation
*21 PIC ensures effective handwashing being done
NOV 29
2018
PASS 11 violations
1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw meats stored over ready to eat foods

1 pts Chemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
2 pts Sanitation
*33 Manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temp.
3 pts Food Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Point of usage refrigerator at 50.2 degrees

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Foil lined surfaces

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Thermometer calibrated to ensure accuracy
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NOV 15
2018
PASS 11 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Cooked salsa at 64.9 degrees Cut tomatoes at 66.5 degrees

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands between raw and RTE foods
3 pts Food Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

Cooling rice at 67.9 degrees - cooling on the counter Cooked beef on the counter at 86.6 degrees Chrizio on the counter at 78.1 degrees

1 pts Other
*40 Reuse of single service articles
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
2 pts Other
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 PIC ensures food properly and rapidly cooled
3 pts Other
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer

Salsa

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
NOV 1
2018
PASS 13 violations
3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands between raw and RTE foods

After cracking a raw shell egg one needs to wash their hands with soap and water

3 pts Food Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

Cooling cooked foods on the counter without a refrigeration method - salsa hled at 76.3 degrees

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Lack of dish sanitization

2 pts Sanitation
*33 Manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temp.

Lack of a wash water solution prior to washing pans

3 pts Employee Hygiene
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Holding hot foods on the counter without a heat source - Taco filling held at 104.5 degrees

1 pts Sanitation
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed

Utensils in the dinning area

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Foil lined surfaces

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat meat products Raw meat stored over ready to eat food products

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MAY 9
2018
PASS 4 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Grill cleaner stored with vegetable oil

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw bacon and raw chrizio stored over cooked and or ready to eat foods

NOV 7
2017
PASS 8 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Cooked porh held at 103.2 degrees

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw meat stored over RTE foods

3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
3 pts Other
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer

Squirt bottles

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
JUN 13
2017
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Other
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer

Reserving hot sauce in squirt bottles (Tomato based hot sauce)

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
3 pts Chemical Safety
*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction

Raid

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Yogurt at 51.2 degrees

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MAR 9
2017
PASS 4 violations
2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

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