SEP 11
2023
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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TAQUERIA LOS ARCOS DE JAL.
BEAT. 44/100
6300 SAMUELL BLVD #158 · CASA VIEW, DALLAS
Last inspected September 11, 2023 · passed
22 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
108
includes 22 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelfs in walk in cooler, reach in coolers, clean freezers, clean microwaves, oven, oven's door, caulk around sinks
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw chicken 50.6 degrees f
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide covered receptacle in women restroom
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo
separate
MAR 92023PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 9
2023
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
replace rusty shelves in walk in cooler
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor (onion)
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
cover gaps/holes where necessary, repair floor tiles under 3 com sink (front), repair faucet on front 3 com sink
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign above kitchen hand sink
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers and squeeze bottles
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, shelves, freezer, coolers inside
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only ( in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, reach in cooler)
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting board
JUL 152022PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 15
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
keep premises in good condition
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, shelves, freezer
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw meat stored above rte food (fried peppers and fruits), raw bacon stored above salsa
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking pipe under 3 com sink
JAN 132022PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2022
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*29 Thermometer shall be easily readable
Thermometer must be in freezer
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
Properly label 3- compartment sink
*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.
Faucet leaking 3 compartment sink
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Repair light shield
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
Date marking on item prepared in cooler
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems
Female restaurant needs another trash can
*39 Cutting surfaces.
Resurface cutting board
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean shelves, floors, gasket, and vent hood
*47 Other Violations
Personal items in kitchen (eye drops)
*40 Store single-service item in original package
Do not reuse single article utensils ( sour cream bucket has chili)
JUL 82021PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 8
2021
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
broken light shield
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken stored above raw beef
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at back and entrance doors
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, coolers, shelves
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide in restroom
*47 Handwashing signage
provide
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
sanitizer bucket 0 ppm
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JAN 72021PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 7
2021
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine, clean shelves, clean cutting boards
*39 Cutting surfaces.
cutting board
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean coolers inside, walk in cooler, freezer, fans
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
set up 3 com sink in this way wash rinse sanitize air dry
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
entrance door
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
beans 127, rice 128.1, beef 121 and 125 degrees f on hot holding table
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken stored above rte food-soup
JUL 142020PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 14
2020
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
set up 3 com sink wash rinse sanitize air dry
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
provide light shield in reach in cooler
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, freezers, gaskets, fans in wic, shelves
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
chicken 117, sour cream 126 degrees f
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken stored above cooked soup
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles, sanitizer bucket
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers/squeeze bottles
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
JAN 132020PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2020
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, coolers inside, fans in walk in cooler, freezers
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
gap at doors
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef stored above rte food
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
set up 3 com sink wash rinse sanitize air dry
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for sanitizer bucket
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
broken gaskets around cooler door, replace rusty shelves
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
rice 122, chicken 129.4 degrees f
JUN 242019PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
NO CARDBOARD UNDER FRYER
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DIRTY COOLER RACKS
DEC 262018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 26
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY ICE MACHINE
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
JUN 112018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 11
2018
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
NOV 272017PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 27
2017
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Handwashing signage
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
MAY 182017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 18
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean the gasket on the reach in cooler.
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
rusty shelves in the walk in cooler ( heavy rust)
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Moist clothes must be in sanitizer when not in use.
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
The dumpster doors should be closed when not in use . (side doors and top lid were open)
MAR 282017PASSED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2017
PASSED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Provide hair restraints while cooking and prepping food items.
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
the last pest control was 11/2016 ( update the pest records..)
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Registered food service manager must be on site during the operation.
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
maintain the gaskets in good repair.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide the trash can with a lid.
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
the associate put on gloves without washing hands.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
all food must be six inches off the floor ( carrots on the floor)
*12 Applicant must report vomiting symptoms
provide written procedure on vomit disposal .
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Missing food handlers cards for cooking and prep associates.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
the use of bowls in the flours as scoops ( all scoops must have handles)
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
Expiration date on the outside of the containers along with the name of the product ( all TCS foods )
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide names of the product on the outside of the container
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
Missing the cove base vinyl at the floor wall junction.
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