FEB 16
2024
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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TAQUERIA LOS GARCIA.
BEAT. 18/100
8014 LAKE JUNE RD · PLEASANT GROVE, DALLAS
Last inspected February 16, 2024 · passed
28 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
18 passed
VIOLATIONS
194
includes 28 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
do not re-served food
*18 Rodent bait stations
provide covered mice station
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, shelves in wic and kitchen, clean tables, gaskets, clean microwave
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at entrance door
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged ceiling tiles, walls, floor
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean slicer
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
store utensils in way to avoid contamination-utensils hang on chemical's shelves
*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
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
AUG 92023PASSED13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 9
2023
PASSED
13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Damaged Equipment
walk in cooler 52 degrees f-do not store food in walk in cooler cutting boards
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
use utensils with handle to scoop food
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean microwave, coolers, freezer, shelves, gaskets
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace non working light bulbs
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair all damaged wall/floor/ceiling tiles
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide new service
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide covered receptacle
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw shelled eggs store above cut onion
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at entrance door
MAR 142023PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2023
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide covered receptacle in women restroom
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
use approved can opener-do not use knife provide original drain stopper
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, fan covers in walk in cooler
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
use hand sink to wash hands not 3 com sink
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*35 Jewelry Prohibition
jewelry not allowed
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean slicer, shelves in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, clean food storage containers
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at entrance door
FEB 152023PASSED19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 15
2023
PASSED
19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*35 Hair Restraints effective
employees need cover hair
*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
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light bulb on vet a hood
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed food in hand sink
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottle
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean shelves, coolers, food storage containers, prep tables, microwave,
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair floor tiles, ceiling walls
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
thawing method under cold running water
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
clean food containers in walk in cooler
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at entrance door
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide in women restroom
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, gaskets, freezer,
*40 Reuse of single service articles
do not reuse single use srticles
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface citting boards
JUL 262022PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 26
2022
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cold food more than 41 degrees f onion 51, cooked meat 50 degrees f
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide covered receptacle in women restroom
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
rice 119, pork 118.2 degrees f
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held
cover food containers
*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
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at entrance door
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
use utensils with handle to scoop food
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, gaskets, coolers, freezers, tables
*40 Reuse of single service articles
do not reuse single use articles
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
provide priginal drain stopper
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JUN 262022PASSED17 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2022
PASSED
17 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide in women restroom
*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
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
sanitization required after washing utensils
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
set up 3 com sink as wash rinse sanitize air dry
*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
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
observed utensils sit on floor-store utensils 6 inches off the floor
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
employee did not wash hands before donning new gloves
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
manager with rfsm certificate not on site
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged floor tiles, ceiling tiles, cove base
*40 Reuse of single service articles
DO NOT REUSE SINGLE USE ARTICLES
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at entrance door
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide new grease trap ticket date
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
employees need food handler cards within 15 days
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean freezer, coolers, gaskets, tables
DEC 102021PASSED13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 10
2021
PASSED
13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
open personal drinks sit on prep table
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, freezers, exteriors of coolers and freezers, prep tables, sinks
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
replace rusty shelves in walk in cooler
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
manager not on site
*40 Reuse of single service articles
do not reuse single use articles-spoons
*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
*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
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
new employees need to obtain food handler cards
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food sit on floor
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide in restroom
JUN 152021PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 15
2021
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide in women restroom
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*40 Reuse of single service articles
do not reuse single use articles
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
set up 3 com sink in this way wash rinse sanitize air drying
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
*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
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handler card
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves in coolers, clean freezer, clean tables
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed cloth under cutting boards
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
sanitization required after washing
DEC 42020PASSED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 4
2020
PASSED
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, freezer inside, prep tables, sinks
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels at hand sinks
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*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
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
provide
*40 Reuse of single service articles
do not reuse single use articles (spoons, containers)
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
clorox chemical bottle stored next to tortilla press machine, and food product on shelves
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
thaw food products under cold running water not standing water
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
store utensils 6 inches off the floor
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at entrance door
*14 Cleaning procedure--steps Improper drying method
dry hands with paper towels not cloth
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide in women restroom
JUN 12020PASSED13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 1
2020
PASSED
13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap on door
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6inches off food
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
shelves in walk in cooler
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed cloth under cutting board
*40 Reuse of single service articles
do not reuse single use articles
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
all employees need get food handler cards (15 days)
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottle
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean containers, microwave, shelves in walk in cooler, freezer
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide in restroom
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
provide written procedure for vomiting/diarrhea event
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
DEC 152019PASSED11 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2019
PASSED
11 violationsDETAILS
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
set up 3 com sink wash rinse sanitize air dry
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer solution
*39 Air-drying required after cleaning & sanitiziing
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
sanitize utensils after washing
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
employee personal drink
*40 Reuse of single service articles
do not reuse single use articles
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide sanitizer test strips
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
provide
MAY 282019PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 28
2019
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
WASH HANDS BEFORE DONNING NEW GLOVES
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OPEN EMPLOYEE DRINK ( COFFEE ) IN KITCHEN RESTING ON CUTTING BOARD
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
CAPRI SUNS DRINK ( NOT PACKAGED FOR RESALE ) ON SHELVES
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
FOOD ( KITCHEN) WORKER WORKING WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CARD
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN UPPER REACH IN DOOR GASKET ( REACH IN FREEZER)
MAY 242019PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 24
2019
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Hair Restraints effective
ONE KITCHEN WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN KITCHEN
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES OBSERVED FLYING AROUND THE KITCHEN
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
PREPARED AND COOKED FOODS NOT DATE MARKED IN WALK IN COOLER
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
HOT SALSA NOT HELD AT 135.0 F
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
KITCHEN WORKER OBSERVED NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE DONNING NEW GLOVES
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
ONE KITCHEN WORKER WORKING IN KITCHEN WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CARD RENEW IMMEDIATELY
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
KITCHEN WORKER WITH EMPLOYEE WATER BOTTLE RESTING ON THE CUTTING BOARD
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES IN THE KITCHEN
NOV 142018PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 14
2018
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED
*34 Pest Control
PROVIDE PEST CONTROL SERVICE WITHIN 30 DAYS ( 12/ 14/ 2018) LAST DATE OF SERVICE WAS 04/ 25/ 2018
*35 Hair Restraints effective
FOOD WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN / REMOVE HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ( FAN COVERS REACH IN COOLER) CLEAN THE UPPER DOOR GASKETS ( REACH IN COOLER)
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
CHANGE OUT BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB (UNDER THE VENT HOOD)
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR BOTH RESTROOMS
MAY 302018PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 30
2018
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR RESTROOM HAND SINKS
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS (WALK IN COOLER)
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB (VENT HOOD)
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
EXPIRED FOOD ITEMS NOT REMOVED FROM WALK IN COOLER
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
MOLDED PREPARED ENCHILADAS (WALK IN COOLER)
DEC 192017PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 19
2017
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
LABEL LARGE CONTAINERS OF DRY BEANS ETC
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
DATE MARK ALL COOKED FOODS HELD FOR LATER USE
*32 Damaged Equipment
SEAL THE WATER LEAK IN THE WALK IN COOLER
*35 Hair Restraints effective
FOOD WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR NETS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN FAN COVERS REMOVE DUST (IN THE WALK IN COOLER)
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN FRONT INTAKE VENT (HEAVY DUST)
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE THREE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR ( MEN AND WOMEN' S RESTROOM AND KITCHEN HAND SINK)
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
ICE SCOOP LAYING DIRECTLY IN ICE, WITH HANDLE IN ICE
JUL 112017PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 11
2017
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
*47 Other Violations
need 3 compartment missing wash rinse and sanitizer labels
*47 Handwashing signage
missing hand wash signage
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
cement floors lost smooth surface need reseal properly
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
missing grease trap ticket
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
meat in boxes 48F chicken 47 F prepared drink 49 F
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
missing sanitizer solutions 3 compartment sink 50 ppm sanitizer bucket 100 ppm
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
vent hood need to be clean
JAN 42017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 4
2017
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit
*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
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing some date marking
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
broken lights at front area
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean inside the RI freezer
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