MAY 3
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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TAQUERIA LE VENTANA.
BEAT. 42/100
3847 CEDAR SPRINGS · OAK LAWN, DALLAS
Last inspected May 3, 2023 · passed
18 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
11 passed
VIOLATIONS
73
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean ice machine and can opener
NOV 72022PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 7
2022
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
replace gaskets
MAY 312022PASSED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 31
2022
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
Observed cooked tomatoes cooling at room temp.
*39 Cutting surfaces.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Store employee personal food in a designated area.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Detail clean exterior of ice machine. Clean vent hood filters.
*10 Chlorine exposure time table
chlorine tested at 0 ppm
*47 Other Violations
Water filters need changed (dated 10/26/20).
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
squeeze bottles and drink dispensers
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
pork 99 F
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed low grout on floor at cook line. Repair RIC at cook line.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Diced tomatoes 56 F
OCT 282021PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 28
2021
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Open can of red bull in ice machine
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
Employee observed switching tasks and not washing hands
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Must have RFSM on site during serving hours
*30 Food Establishment Permit
Food establishment permit location unknown
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Food must be 6 inches off the floor in walk in cooler
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Utensils used as scoops must have handles
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen
*47 Handwashing signage
Missing hand wash signs in restroom
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Must have thermometers
APR 142021PASSED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 14
2021
PASSED
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Service grease trap every 3 months
*19 One Inch Air Gap
Provide one inch air gap over drains
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Fruit flies observed
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean walls behind cooking station
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
provide adequate lighting by cooking station
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Maintain brisket meat (RIC) at a cold hold of 41 and below and address cooling unit function
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DEC 72020PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 7
2020
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean can opener
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
JUN 152020PASSED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 15
2020
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Interior of reach in cooler
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leak under 3 comp sink
*29 Warewashing machines thermometer in F.rinse tank
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
DEC 312019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 31
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
ice scoop and dry goods scoop touching product
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
you can not use cloth under equipment or cutting boards
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
can not have bug light over food utensil and prep surfaces
JUL 122019PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 12
2019
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ICE CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW CHICKEN 45 DEGREE F, CREAMA 50 DEGREE F, COOKED MEAT 45 DEGREE F
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
DESIGNATE AREA FOR PERSONAL ITEMS IN WIC
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
HAND SINK IN KITCHEN TEMP 86 DEGREE F
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
WIC DOOR DOES NOT PROPERLY CLOSE, COOLER DRAW AMBIENT TEMP 47 DEGREE F
*33 Mechanical warewashing equip., wash solution temp.
REQUEST SERVICE- TEMP GAUGE STATES 110 DEGREE F BUT DID NOT MOVE
JAN 302019PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 30
2019
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ICE GUARD AT SODA MACHINE
*47 Other Violations
SALSA BOTTLES MUST BE TAMPER EVIDENT
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
TO GO CONTAINERS-COS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
keep hand sink clear
JUL 252018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 25
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NOT AVAILABLE
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
REMOVE FROM COOLER BY USE BY DATE
*31 Individual, disposable towels
AT FRONT HAND SINK
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler
IN FRONT
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