TAQUERIA LOS GARCIA.

City of Dallas

8014 LAKE JUNE RD · PLEASANT GROVE, DALLAS

Last inspected 2024.

18 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Feb 2024.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
VIOLATIONS
194
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 16
2024
PASS 11 violations
3 pts Other
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer

do not re-served food

3 pts Pest Activity
*18 Rodent bait stations

provide covered mice station

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, shelves in wic and kitchen, clean tables, gaskets, clean microwave

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at entrance door

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged ceiling tiles, walls, floor

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean slicer

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

store utensils in way to avoid contamination-utensils hang on chemical's shelves

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

use approved food contact equipment/utensils-no shopping bags provide can opener to open cans, not knife use approved food container for food

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

AUG 9
2023
PASS 13 violations
2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

walk in cooler 52 degrees f-do not store food in walk in cooler cutting boards

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

1 pts Sanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

use utensils with handle to scoop food

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean microwave, coolers, freezer, shelves, gaskets

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

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

replace non working light bulbs

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair all damaged wall/floor/ceiling tiles

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

provide new service

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide covered receptacle

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

observed raw shelled eggs store above cut onion

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at entrance door

MAR 14
2023
PASS 9 violations
1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide covered receptacle in women restroom

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

use approved can opener-do not use knife provide original drain stopper

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets around cooler doors, fan covers in walk in cooler

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

2 pts Sanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

use hand sink to wash hands not 3 com sink

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting boards

1 pts Other
*35 Jewelry Prohibition

jewelry not allowed

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean slicer, shelves in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, clean food storage containers

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at entrance door

FEB 15
2023
PASS 19 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

establishment does not have current valid health permit apply for new health permit call 214 670 8083

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

employees need cover hair

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

observed raw chicken and raw shelled eggs stored above rte food

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

light bulb on vet a hood

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed food in hand sink

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottle

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean shelves, coolers, food storage containers, prep tables, microwave,

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair floor tiles, ceiling walls

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

thawing method under cold running water

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

1 pts Sanitation
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

clean food containers in walk in cooler

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at entrance door

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide in women restroom

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets, freezer,

1 pts Other
*40 Reuse of single service articles

do not reuse single use srticles

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

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface citting boards

JUL 26
2022
PASS 12 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

cold food more than 41 degrees f onion 51, cooked meat 50 degrees f

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide covered receptacle in women restroom

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

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

rice 119, pork 118.2 degrees f

1 pts Other
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held

cover food containers

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

raw eggs stored above rte food in walk in cooler

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at entrance door

1 pts Sanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

use utensils with handle to scoop food

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets, coolers, freezers, tables

1 pts Other
*40 Reuse of single service articles

do not reuse single use articles

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

provide priginal drain stopper

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JUN 26
2022
PASS 17 violations
1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide in women restroom

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

observed food in walk in cooler and kitchen sit on floor-store food 6 inches off the floor

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

sanitization required after washing utensils

2 pts Sanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

set up 3 com sink as wash rinse sanitize air dry

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

observed raw shelled eggs stored above rte food, raw chicken stored above rte food in walk in cooler

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

observed utensils sit on floor-store utensils 6 inches off the floor

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

employee did not wash hands before donning new gloves

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

manager with rfsm certificate not on site

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

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged floor tiles, ceiling tiles, cove base

1 pts Other
*40 Reuse of single service articles

DO NOT REUSE SINGLE USE ARTICLES

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at entrance door

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

provide new grease trap ticket date

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

employees need food handler cards within 15 days

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean freezer, coolers, gaskets, tables

DEC 10
2021
PASS 13 violations
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

open personal drinks sit on prep table

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, freezers, exteriors of coolers and freezers, prep tables, sinks

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

replace rusty shelves in walk in cooler

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

manager not on site

1 pts Other
*40 Reuse of single service articles

do not reuse single use articles-spoons

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged floor tiles, ceiling tiles, replace non working light bulbs in back area-water boiler area

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

observed raw meat stored above vegetables in walk in cooler raw shelled eggs stored above rte food in walk in cooler

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

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

new employees need to obtain food handler cards

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

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

observed food sit on floor

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide in restroom

JUN 15
2021
PASS 11 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting boards

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide in women restroom

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

1 pts Other
*40 Reuse of single service articles

do not reuse single use articles

2 pts Sanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

set up 3 com sink in this way wash rinse sanitize air drying

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw chicken and raw eggs stored above rte food in small cooler and walk in cooler

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

provide food handler card

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves in coolers, clean freezer, clean tables

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

observed cloth under cutting boards

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

sanitization required after washing

DEC 4
2020
PASS 13 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, freezer inside, prep tables, sinks

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels at hand sinks

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

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

raw shelled eggs stored above rte food, raw beef stored above cooked food

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

provide

1 pts Other
*40 Reuse of single service articles

do not reuse single use articles (spoons, containers)

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

clorox chemical bottle stored next to tortilla press machine, and food product on shelves

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

thaw food products under cold running water not standing water

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

store utensils 6 inches off the floor

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at entrance door

3 pts Sanitation
*14 Cleaning procedure--steps Improper drying method

dry hands with paper towels not cloth

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

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide in women restroom

JUN 1
2020
PASS 13 violations
1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap on door

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6inches off food

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

shelves in walk in cooler

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

observed cloth under cutting board

1 pts Other
*40 Reuse of single service articles

do not reuse single use articles

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

all employees need get food handler cards (15 days)

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottle

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean containers, microwave, shelves in walk in cooler, freezer

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide in restroom

2 pts Other
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

provide written procedure for vomiting/diarrhea event

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

DEC 15
2019
PASS 11 violations
2 pts Sanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

set up 3 com sink wash rinse sanitize air dry

2 pts Documentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas

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

store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer solution

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Air-drying required after cleaning & sanitiziing
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

sanitize utensils after washing

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

employee personal drink

1 pts Other
*40 Reuse of single service articles

do not reuse single use articles

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide

2 pts Sanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

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

provide

MAY 28
2019
PASS 6 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

WASH HANDS BEFORE DONNING NEW GLOVES

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

OPEN EMPLOYEE DRINK ( COFFEE ) IN KITCHEN RESTING ON CUTTING BOARD

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

CAPRI SUNS DRINK ( NOT PACKAGED FOR RESALE ) ON SHELVES

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

FOOD ( KITCHEN) WORKER WORKING WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CARD

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN UPPER REACH IN DOOR GASKET ( REACH IN FREEZER)

MAY 24
2019
PASS 8 violations
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

ONE KITCHEN WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN KITCHEN

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES OBSERVED FLYING AROUND THE KITCHEN

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

PREPARED AND COOKED FOODS NOT DATE MARKED IN WALK IN COOLER

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

HOT SALSA NOT HELD AT 135.0 F

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

KITCHEN WORKER OBSERVED NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE DONNING NEW GLOVES

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

ONE KITCHEN WORKER WORKING IN KITCHEN WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CARD RENEW IMMEDIATELY

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

KITCHEN WORKER WITH EMPLOYEE WATER BOTTLE RESTING ON THE CUTTING BOARD

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES IN THE KITCHEN

NOV 14
2018
PASS 6 violations
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

PROVIDE PEST CONTROL SERVICE WITHIN 30 DAYS ( 12/ 14/ 2018) LAST DATE OF SERVICE WAS 04/ 25/ 2018

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

FOOD WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN / REMOVE HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ( FAN COVERS REACH IN COOLER) CLEAN THE UPPER DOOR GASKETS ( REACH IN COOLER)

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

CHANGE OUT BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB (UNDER THE VENT HOOD)

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR BOTH RESTROOMS

MAY 30
2018
PASS 6 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR RESTROOM HAND SINKS

1 pts Other
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS (WALK IN COOLER)

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS

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

REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB (VENT HOOD)

2 pts Other
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

EXPIRED FOOD ITEMS NOT REMOVED FROM WALK IN COOLER

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

MOLDED PREPARED ENCHILADAS (WALK IN COOLER)

DEC 19
2017
PASS 9 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE

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

LABEL LARGE CONTAINERS OF DRY BEANS ETC

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

DATE MARK ALL COOKED FOODS HELD FOR LATER USE

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

SEAL THE WATER LEAK IN THE WALK IN COOLER

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

FOOD WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR NETS

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN FAN COVERS REMOVE DUST (IN THE WALK IN COOLER)

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

CLEAN FRONT INTAKE VENT (HEAVY DUST)

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE THREE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR ( MEN AND WOMEN' S RESTROOM AND KITCHEN HAND SINK)

1 pts Other
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

ICE SCOOP LAYING DIRECTLY IN ICE, WITH HANDLE IN ICE

JUL 11
2017
PASS 10 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

WI cooler high temperature detected 49 F need lower temperature at 40 F entry floor WI cooler need repair properly

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Other Violations

need 3 compartment missing wash rinse and sanitizer labels

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

missing hand wash signage

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

cement floors lost smooth surface need reseal properly

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing grease trap ticket

3 pts Employee Hygiene
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit

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

meat in boxes 48F chicken 47 F prepared drink 49 F

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

missing date marking

2 pts Sanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizer solutions 3 compartment sink 50 ppm sanitizer bucket 100 ppm

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

vent hood need to be clean

JAN 4
2017
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Employee Hygiene
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit

1 pts Sanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

floors and walls need clean or repair to light colors and smooth surfaces all over the kitchen area

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

missing some date marking

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

broken lights at front area

3 pts Other
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean inside the RI freezer

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