Taqueria Pedritos
321 E Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75203 · 75203 · Restaurant
Passed all 16 inspections — critical violations noted
2025-04-01 Pass New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2024-10-31 Pass New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2024-02-15 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 12
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw meat observed over ready-to-eat foods
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Can opener observed with heavy debris/dirty
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Bleach observed next to equipment
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No food manager on site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
No date marking observed on foods>if kept at establishment for 24 hrs or more must have date it was prepared
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Place thermometer in freezers (walk-in & reach-in) to ensure they are holding appropriate temperature
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not store utensils in hand sinks
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Replace rusted can opener blade
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Ensure all foods in walk-in cooler are covered
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
Improper thawing method observed>must thaw food either under refrigeration or running water
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean/remove built up mold on wire racks
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
Current food handlers not on site
2023-08-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Can opener observed dirty
*18 Restricted use pesticides
Do not use/store unapproved pesticides in establishment
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No food manager on site/expired
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Renew food handler certificates
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Do not use/keep cloth towels under cutting boards
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover all food in walk-in cooler
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean wire racks/shelves of all food debris/build-up
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not store items in hand wash sink
2023-01-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean can opener blade
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on site
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not store dishes in hand wash sink
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Patch holes in walls & paint
2022-06-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 2
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
Hang mop o dry when not in use-observed stored in mop bucket
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover all food inside WIC. Observed container of beef without cover
2021-10-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
food containers missing cover or lids in all sites must be have cover or have lids on food containers in all areas
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
missing RFSM on site must be have a RFSM on site during operational hours
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
missing current grease trap ticket on site must be have current grease trap ticket on site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marks on food containers in all areas must be have date marks on food containers in all areas
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food containers in all areas at floor level including the dry food room must be 6 inches out the floor level
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
front vent hood dirty with soils, grease drippings and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
missing labels on food containers inside WI cooler , freezer unit and dry room area must be labeling food containers in all areas
2021-03-31 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking on food containers inside cooler units must be have date marks on food containers in all areas
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
ceiling broken down at kitchen area with expose material must be repair to avoid cross contamination and pest harboring
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
vent hood filters dirty with soils and grease accumulations in all areas must be clean to avoid cross contamination
2020-09-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*47 Handwashing signage
missing hand sinks signs inside kitchen area must be have a hand sink signs inside kitchen area
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
floors inside WI cooler unit with rough and cracks surfaces must be replace or repair to proper condition to avoid mold and contamination
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket
*33 Warewashing equipment, clean solutions.
missing wash rinse and sanitize signs on 3 c sink must be have proper signs to avoid contamination
*31 Individual, disposable towels
missing individual towels inside kitchen area must be have individual towels on kitchen area
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
water leaks inside WI cooler unit must be have replace or repair leaks on drain tubing inside WI cooler unit
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
missing RFSM certificate must be have current FSM registered with the city
2020-02-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
water leak inside WI cooler unit must be repair to proper condition to avoid cross contamination by bacteria
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
missing current pest control must be have current pest control
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
missing current food handler cards must be have current food handler cards
*31 Individual, disposable towels
missing individual towels at hand sink front area must be have individual towels in all hand sinks
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking on food containers in all areas must be have date marks on food containers in all areas to avoid cross contamination
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
missing sanitizer buckets at front service area and kitchen area must be have sanitizer buckets at 100 ppm chlorine concentration
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
rust and oxidation at walls inside WI cooler unit must be replace or repair to proper condition shelving inside WI freezer unit and WI cooler unit rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to pr
*33 Sanitizing solution intergrated in dish. machine
zero chlorine concentration at dish washing machines must be 50ppm chlorine concentration at dish washing machine
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
missing current RFSM certification must be have FSM registered with the city
2019-08-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
fly activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
missing food handler cards must be have handler cards
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
dish washing machine .05 ppm Chlorine must be have proper concentration at 50 ppm Chlorine concentration dish washing machine
*02 Outfitter-Food Temperatures (Cold).
WI cooler unit must be repair to provide proper food temperature food temperature must maintain to avoid cross contamination
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
expired date RFSM certification must be have FSM registered with the city
2019-01-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
RFSM expired certification must be have a FSM registered with the city
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
chorizo 106 F should be 135 F or above
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
food handler cards not available must be have food handler cards on site
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
not in-off supply of hot water at restrooms
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking must be have date marking
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
food containers not cover or lids inside cooler unit must be have lids or covers to avoid food contamination
2018-08-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
missing pest control must be have current pest control ticket
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
missing food labeling in all food containers inside cooler units must be label all food containers inside cooler units
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.
WI cooler units including shelves with food debris and contamination must be clean all areas during operational hours or when contamination occurs
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
exit doors missing weather strips creating gaps all around must be have weather strips to avoid pest harboring
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking on food containers in all cooler units must be date mark on all food containers in all areas to avoid contamination use as public hazard control
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
missing grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
3c sink chemical concentration 15 ppm of Chlorine must be have correct concentration in all sanitizing solutions sanitizer bucket 100 ppm Chlorine 3c sink sanitizer bucket 50 ppm Chlorine
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
drainage and faucet leaks at 3c sink must be repair all leaks to avoid contamination
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
food containers not covered inside cooler units must be covered all food containers to avoid food contamination
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
missing food handler cards must be have current food handler cards on site
2018-01-31 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
missing RFSM certification
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
missing current grease trap ticket
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
cement floors had cracks and rough surfaces must be had smooth surfaces easily to clean and avoid contamination
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
missing food handler cards
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking in all food containers must be had date marking
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
missing current pest control ticket
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
missing food labels in all food containers must be label all food containers
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not on site
2017-07-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS FOR ALL HAND SINKS (INCLUDING RESTROOMS)
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL KITCHEN STAFF
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
DATE MARK ALL COOKED FOODS HELD FOR LATER USE (FINAL WARNING)
*32 Damaged Equipment
WALK IN COOLER (LEAK ) REPAIR IMMEDIATELY
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN COOLER
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN / REMOVE DUST FROM THE FAN COVERS (WALK IN COOLER)
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTING UNITS MISSING THEM (DRY STORAGE AND KITCHEN)
2017-02-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW EGGS SITTING OUT AT 58.9 F
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
DATE MARK ALL COOKED FOOD HELD IN STORAGE FOR LATER USE
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
UNCOVERED COOKED BEANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
REMOVE DUST FROM THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
REPAIR THE DAMAGED CEILING IN THE KITCHEN
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