MAY 19
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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TAQUERIA PINOCHO.
BEAT. 49/100
118 S CARROLL AVE · DEEP ELLUM, DALLAS
Last inspected May 19, 2023 · passed
Failed an inspection 8 years ago. 25 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
12 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
106
includes 25 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Store items in cooler according to final cook temp
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark RTE food
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Do not use cardboard in kitchen
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Seal back door properly
NOV 82022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 8
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*32 Damaged Equipment
Fix door on RIC
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Seal door where no light is visible through cracks when closed
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F
Thaw chicken in cooler or under running water
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace broken/missing lights with shielded lights
MAR 312022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 31
2022
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark all RTE food kept longer than 24 hrs
*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria - mesh size
Fix mesh screen at back door
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration
Use proper thawing method
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
Label bulk food containers
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean small plates from floor
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace/fix gasket on RIC
OCT 62021PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2021
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside ice machine
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label all chemical bottles
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Fix drain at prep sink
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark all RTE food
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
No ash tray over prep table
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Fix gasket on RIC
APR 42021PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 4
2021
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
Observed large pot of refried beans out at room temperature. Must cool food down correctly. Observed beans cooling/covered inside cooler.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Detail clean interior of all reach-in-coolers(heavy build-up seen).
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Provide diarrhea/vomit policy.
*18 No reuse of toxics container for food storage
Clorox container used as a scoop.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Observed expired food handler cards. All food staff must be trained in food safety.
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Datemark all ready to eat foods stored inside reach-in-coolers(sliced tomatoes/rolled tacos).
*40 Reuse of single service articles
Do not reuse single use containers.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Back door is not rodent proof. Daylight seen around the door.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Store wet wiping towels in sanitizing solution when not used.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Detail clean the floors under and around equipment.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all drink containers with common name.
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SEP 212020PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 21
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
FEB 52020PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 5
2020
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
ROASTED CHICKEN 98 DEGREE F
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*18 Toxic items labeling for original container
RELABEL SPRAY BOTTLE
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
ON ALL FOOD IN COOLER
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
RESEAL BACK DOOR
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
IN FREEZER
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
WARE WASH 10 PPM CHLORINE
AUG 22019PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 2
2019
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Damaged Equipment
repair/ replace all damage and non working equipment ( RIF(s) , RIC(s), remove all black tape for refrigerators
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improperly stored on equipment
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food to prevent cross contamination
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
s. tomatoes 55.7F
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared food items
*47 Other Violations
Label 3 comp sink
*45 Premises free of litter
clean around dumpster area, repair walls, & floors ( resurfaces floors)
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
improper usage of gloves
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
unsanitary conditions- deep clean every things
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
unsanitary conditions clean floors & equipment
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
label bulk containers
FEB 262019PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2019
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
provide thermometer for all rif units
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
seal hand sink to wall properly
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
cool product down properly, observed tripas cooling on prep table at room temperature
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
seal back door properly
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide a use-by date for all prepared product not to exceed 7 days
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
remove paper napkin liners from silver ware caddies. replace residential rif with commercial and microwave
AUG 12018PASSED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 1
2018
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair back door, walls and floors
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cross contamination by covering - cover all food items
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared foods
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping clothes improperly stored on equipment
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
veggies 65.2
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
Maintain hot water at hand sink 110F within 20 seconds
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
loosely cover all food
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
unsanitary conditions- Clean every thing (ice machine remove pink substances)
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
chicken 113.7F
*47 Other Violations
label comp sinks
MAR 212018FAILED17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 21
2018
FAILED
17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
maintain establishment in good repair
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
beef 112.8F
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food stored improperly on floor
*40 Store single-service item in original package
maintain single service in original packaging
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace gaskets
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
remove dust from ceiling
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
c. onions (70F) at room temp
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Lack of adequate refrigeration -Discontinue use of beverage refrigerator for TCS food items
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks (open containers) stored on equipment
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Donning gloves without washing hands
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
maintain hand sink hot water at 110F within 20 seconds
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
unsanitary conditions-deep clean
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
open cans with food stored inside in the RIC(s)
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
handle stored improperly in the sugar
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
bare hand contact on tacos
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all holes in walls
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify all staff
AUG 162017PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2017
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
food splatters on walls and ceilings, floors under equipment
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
chipotle sauce 57.8°F, salsa 52.5°F
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw ground beef over fish
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ice maker
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
employee cup of water over cutting board
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
cooler gaskets
FEB 102017PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 10
2017
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
tripe 48 degrees Fahrenheit, chicken 47 degrees Fahrenheit
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean inside ice machine
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Flautas 1/30, 1/31
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Cardboard and clothes under cutting boards.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
boxes of meat on floor
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean walk-in prep area, drink dispenser, coolers, box fans, floors.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*44 Indoor Trash Can Cover
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
maintain walls in good repair.
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