JUL 27
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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TAQUERIA LA VENTANA.
BEAT. 43/100
920 S HARWOOD ST #140 · DOWNTOWN, DALLAS
Last inspected July 27, 2023 · passed
27 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
93
includes 27 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. repair dish washer
*31 Individual, disposable towels
no available paper towels at hand sink, provide
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
place wet cloths back into sanitizer bucket when not in use.
*39 Store clean utensils in a self-draining position
store ice buckets in self draining position.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean surfaces of equipment. clean gaskets of cold hold equipment, clean walls and ceilings
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean dust build up on intake vents
OCT 272022PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 27
2022
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*05 Reheat 165øF--microwave
OBSERVED BLACKBEANS AT 88F, EMPLOYEES OBSERVED RE-HEATING IN HOT HOLD UNIT. PROPER PROCEDURES FOR REHEATING WAS EXPLAINED TO EMPLOYEES. REHEAT TO 165F WITHIN 2 HOURS BEFORE HOT HOLDING 135F OR GREATER
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN DRAWER OVER COOKED BURGER. FOLLOW PROPER SHELVING ORDER.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR LEAK AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK AND AT BAR.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
REGISTER FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES WITH CITY OF DALLAS AND POST. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. NOT PRESENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES NOT MANAGER CERTIFIED. MAINTAIN ON FILE AT LOCATION TO PRESENT UPON INSPECTION.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS TO TEST DISH MACHINE CONCENTRATION, LEVEL 50-100PPM.
*33 Remove soils from equipment & utensils
HANG MOP OR STORE INVERTED WHEN NOT IN USE.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED 2 FEMALE EMPLOYEES BOTH EATING UPON ARRIVAL. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH EXCESSIVE JEWELRY ON HANDS AND ARMS, ONLY SINGLE/PLAIN BAND RING ALLOWED.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DUSTY FRP WALL OBSERVED OVER 3 COMP SINK.
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
SEAL 3 COMP. SINK TO THE WALL PROPERLY AS WELL AS DISH MACHINE TABLE.
MAR 292022PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 29
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw eggs over RTE raw eggs over chips raw beef over raw shrimp raw chicken over pork
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
dirty can opener blade algae in the ice machine
JUL 312021PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
JUL 31
2021
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Large pots of food observed on the floor
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed employee drinking cups on the kitchen/prep area
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
All hot foods must be held at the proper temporature-135'f
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wet wiping towels must be properly stored
*33 Sanitizing solution intergrated in dish. machine
Sanitizer at the dish machine area-not dispensing
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Store ice scoop in a sanitized container/surface
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
All food staff must obtain food handler cards
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace damaged light shield above handsink-food prep area
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
label food squeeze bottles at cookline
JAN 212021PASSED7 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 21
2021
PASSED
7 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
sanitizer bucket at floor level sanitizer bucket must be 6 inches out the floor level
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
a/c vents dirty with soils and grease deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
missing lids on fry machines must be have lids or covers to protect oil from contamination warmer lines missing covers or lids must be have covers or lids to maintain food temperatures
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
all equipment dirty with grease accumulations, food debris and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floors behind equipment and general floors with grease spills and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination ceiling dirty with soils deposits, grease accumulations and dust must
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
missing RFSM certificate must be have FSM registered with the city
*38 Time/temperature controlled for safety food, slacking. Food temperature at 5 degrees Celsius (41
PIC must be ensure RI cooler units -front kitchen area- maintain food temperature of 40 F or below
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SEP 282020PASSED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 28
2020
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
sliced tomato at 48.1F and guac observed at 47.1F.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
heavy grime in ice machine and in chip container.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leak coming from ice machine, repair.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
missing Grease Trap Tickets.
*32 Can openers-cleanability
heavy grime build up on can opener, clean and sanitize.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
heavy amount of pest observed in ware wash area, remove harboring conditions.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
food containers left uncovered in kitchen, cover.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
cover large pots or stored inverted.
*40 Store single-service item in original package
store to go plates inverted to prevent potential contamination.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean walls and ceiling tiles. clean equipment surfaces.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust observed on intake vents, clean.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
post rfsm certificate.
FEB 242020PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 24
2020
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Cilantro can't be stored adjacent to or below raw meats.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Ice machine needs cleaning (mold)
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Provide a grease trap manifest within the past 3 months.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Obtain and display an RFSM certificate.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Observed fruit flies in the back room.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Food boxes must not be stored on the floor.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Stains and spill residue in cooling units.
APR 292019PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 29
2019
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean as specified
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*47 Handwashing signage
OCT 172018PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 17
2018
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
dirty can opener blade/dirty ice maker
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*29 Thermometer shall be easily readable
*47 Handwashing signage
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
APR 162018PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 16
2018
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*47 Handwashing signage
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NOV 112017PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 11
2017
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
0 PPM
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
towels stored in HW. HW for HW only
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
clothes stored in HW. must be stored in bucket when not in use
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
squeeze bottle not labeled
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light bulb in hood not working, replace
MAY 302017PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 30
2017
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Service counter hand wash missing paper towels. Corrected on site.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all times food is prepared and served. This blue certificate may be obtained from our Goforth Office: Code Co
*10 Equipment and Utensils Sanitization
Dirty can opener blade. Suggest equipment be disassembled, cleaned, sanitized, air dried, and reassembled before being brought back into service
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Missing ceiling tile in back kitchen area near dish washing machine.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw shell eggs over raw onion in walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs are considered raw poultry and should be stored as such.
NOV 22016PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 2
2016
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Seals of WIC need cleaning.
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Exposed material in kitchen.
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Q.A. Sanitizer goes flat over time and usage. Have employees test sanitizer so that it remains at or above effective concentration.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Chicken stored over beef. If stored on top of one another, foods must be arranged by cooking temperature with highest on the bottom and lower levels above it. Exception is raw shell eggs. These mu
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