DEC 7
2023
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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TAQUERIA TACONTODO.
BEAT. 18/100
3850 W CLARENDON DR · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS
Last inspected December 7, 2023 · passed
Failed 2 of 12 inspections. 53 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
10 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
154
includes 53 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Aug 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label spray bottle that has not label.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap paper work on site.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CFM not oniste.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
observed salsa past 7 days in WIC (11-27-23)
*31 No soap at handsink
provide soap at hand sinks
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
observed heavy rust on shelves and tables, replace.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
observed gnats in kitchen, remove harboring conditions
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover foods in WIC.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
observed knife on floor and clean utensils stored on soiled shelves.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean floors of WIC
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair/provide covers for outlets.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
post
APR 52023PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 5
2023
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO RFSM ON SITE. 2ND AND FINAL WARNING.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. 2ND AND FINAL WARNING.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
GREASE TRAP PAPER WORK NOT ONSTIE. 2ND AND FINAL WARNING.
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS FROM WITHIN THE LAST 60 DAYS. 2ND AND FINAL WARNING.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*31 No soap at handsink
NO AVAILABLE SOAP AT HAND SINK. PROVIDE.
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING GROCERY BAG TO HOLD RICE IN STEAMER. USE APPROVED FOOD ITEMS.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
OBSERVED GAP IN BACK EXTERIOR DOOR. PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING.
MAR 62023PASSED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 6
2023
PASSED
15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM NOT ONSITE.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN DID NOT HAVE TEXAS FOOD HANDLER CARD. FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE TRAINED. OBTAIN BY 03-13-23
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
OBSERVED SEWAGE BACK UP FROM DRAIN AT 3 COMP SINK. ESTABLISHMENT IS TO CLOSE AND NOT OPERATE UNTIL ISSUE IS FIXED AND INSPECTOR HAS APPROVED.
*18 Restricted use pesticides
OBSERVED HOME USE RAID PEST SPRAY IN KITCHEN, HOME USE PESTICIDE ARE FOR HOME USE ONLY NOT RESTAURANT USE. REMOVE FROM PREMISES
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
PEST CONTROL RECORDS NOT ONSITE.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
GREASE TRAP TICKETS NOT ONSITE.
*47 Health permit posted
HEALTH PERMIT NOT POSTED.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
BACK EXTERIOR DOOR HAS GAP. HAVE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
NO AVAILABLE TOWELS OR SOAP AT HAND SINK LOCATED BY DRIVE THRU WINDOW, PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
OBSERVED ORANGE CONTAINER AND LARGE GREY CONTAINER WITHOUT COMMON NAME OF FOODS. PROVIDE COMMON NAME.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVES, GRIME BUILD UP ON FAN OF WIC, GRIME BUILD UP ON STORAGE CONTAINERS, CLEAN.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
OBSERVED DAMAGED OUTLET, REPAIR.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
OBSERVED BLUE CONTAINER OF SLICED ONIONS ON FLOOR, MUST BE STORED 6" OFF FLOOR.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
OBSERVED KNIVES STORE IN BETWEEN WALL AND CONDUIT PIPE. STORE UTENSILS ON CLEAN SURFACE.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS. CLEAN
OCT 52022PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 5
2022
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Health permit posted
HEALTH PERMIT NOT POSTED. POST
*18 Restricted use pesticides
OBSERVED CONTAINER OF OTHO ANT POISON IN KITCHEN, REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
OBSERVED ON BOTTOM OF BACK EXTERIOR DOOR, PROVIDE A PROPER SEAL.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
OBSERVED GRIME ON BRICK WALLS, GRIME BUILD UP ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, GRIME ON FLOORS, GRIME/RUST BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVES,
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
OBSERVED DAMAGED OUTLET WITH EXPOSED WIRES, AND GAP COMING FROM CEILING TILE, REPAIR.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZERS. PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PREP REACH IN COOLER, CURRENT THERMOMETER READING 77F ACTUAL TEMPERATURE WAS 38.9F.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
OBSERVED LARGE POTS STORED UPRIGHT AND UNCOVERED. STORE INVERTED OR COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF POTS.
*31 No soap at handsink
NO AVAILABLE SOAP AT HAND SINKS LOCATED NEXT TO GRILL AREA. PROVIDE.
FEB 72022PASSED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2022
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip
observed 3 tanks of propane in back area, one attached to grill. remove from premises due to fire hazard.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
observed large gap on back exterior door, properly have door sealed to prevent pest from entering.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
grime build up on wire storage shelves, clean.
*18 Pesticides/ toxic tracking powder
observed home use pesticide and tracking powder stored in kitchen, remove from premises.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
observed cooling food left uncovered. observed food in walk in cooler left uncovered.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
observed large pots stored on floor upright and uncovered. store on clean surface rather covered or stored inverted to prevent contamination
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
observed foods in walk in cooler that have been prepared the day before without date mark. date mark food in walk in cooler.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
provide light shield for lights in kitchen.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide covered waste container in womens restroom.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
chlorine sanitizer observed at 200PPM, must be at 50-100PPM.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not onsite.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
observed wet cloth on food contact surface, place in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
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OCT 82021PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 8
2021
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef observed on top shelf in walk in cooler and above RTE food and produce.
*39 Equipment compartments, drainage
still using igloo cooler to store ice. ice was transfered to rif.
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
ice melting in igloo chest cooler, collecting dust and grime.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
RFSM not registered or posted.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
observed grime build up on floors, clean.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Texas Food Handler cards not onsite.
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Provide bodily fluid spill kit.
SEP 302021FAILED18 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 30
2021
FAILED
18 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Register and post food service manager certificates.
*39 Store clean utensils in a self-draining position
observed bowl in snow cone machine collecting waste water, store inverted to let drain when not in use.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide thermometers for upright coke reach in coolers and for all reach in freezers.
*31 No soap at handsink
no available soap available at hand sinks, provide.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
ice used for drinks observed in igloo chest cooler collecting melted waste water. dispose of ice and DO NOT USE IGLOO CHEST COOLER.
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
provide trash can at hand sinks.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floors throughout establishment has heavy grime build up, sweep and mop. observed pooling of water in walk in cooler, clean.
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
observed lids of food storage bins heavily damaged, replace all damaged lids.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
observed slicer blade with heavy grime build up, clean and sanitize after each use.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
observed chicken thawing under still water, place under running water.
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
observed sanitizer buckets stored on food contact surface, store on table shelves.
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
observed food in walk in cooler date marked for 09-21 and 09-18-21 still stored, dispose of food.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
beans observed at 48.2F, chicharon at 47.8F, red beef 50.4F. place all food in walk in cooler over ice until equipment is repaired.
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
walk in cooler not able to maintain cold hold temperatures, establishment is to use ice and time as public health control to keep food safe for public. REPAIR WALK IN COOLER ASAP.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
observed food debris throughout establishment.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
observed seal of walk in cooler damaged, observed damaged ceiling tile, REPAIR.
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
provide a bodily fluid spill kit on instructions on how to clean up bodily fluid
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
observed employee washing hands without soap
SEP 172021FAILED20 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 17
2021
FAILED
20 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*30 Food Establishment Permit
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
rice 110 F barbacoa 114 F beans 111 F
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
*18 Toxic items used according to law
Sanitizer bucket too strong, over 200 ppm chlorine.
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Provide commercial microwave and freezer.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean floor under equipment.
*43 Ventilation,mechanical
All equipment must have proper ventilation. Two large pots were cooking at the back of kitchen with no ventilation.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair wall where damaged.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leak at 3 comp sink.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
back door
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Covers required in WIC.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
JAN 192021PASSED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 19
2021
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
tile on dinning area coming off floor. repair.
*31 No soap at handsink
no soap at hand sink, provide.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed eggs on top of produce, observed raw meat stored above RTE food. arrange food to prevent potential contamination.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
walk in cooler observed at 45F.
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
walk in cooler observed at 45F, repair to maintain cold hold temperatures.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
beef and potato 46.4F, raw sausage 45.3F. store food over ice or store in working equipment.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide Texas Food Handler cards.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Register and post food service manager certificate.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
observed pest in storage room, remove harboring conditions.
NOV 192020PASSED14 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 19
2020
PASSED
14 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 No soap at handsink
no available soap at hand sinks, provide.
*47 Handwashing signage
missing hand was signs.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marks for packaged salsa and package cakes.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
missing label for salsa that is packaged at establishment. provide name and ingredients.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
observed fruit flies at hand sink, eliminate harboring conditions.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
uncovered food observed, fruit flies flying around food.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
observed raw meat hanging on wire at room temperature, DISPOSE OF RAW MEAT.
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
large container of cooked rice observed cooling at room temperature, use proper cooling methods.
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
observed large container of rice cooling at room temperature.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean non food contact areas.
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
employee working in kitchen placing in use utensil on soiled surface.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
large food container labeled corn husk contains sugar, properly label container.
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
observed employee using bare hands to handle RTE food.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
observed chlorine sanitizer at 200+ PPM, chlorine test strip needs to be between 50-100PPM.
OCT 22020PASSED14 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 2
2020
PASSED
14 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
*01 Cooling -- ingredients from ambient within 4 hours to 41øF
cooling large containers of hot food at room temperature, USE PROPER COOLING METHODS TEMPERATURE OF HOT FOOD MUST DROP DOWN TO 70F IN TWO HOURS.
*31 No soap at handsink
NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK. PROVIDE
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
using igloo chest cooler for ice, no drainage of melted waste water observed. USE PROPER EQUIPMENT FOR ICE.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
surface of reach in cooler is soiled, clean.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet cloths not in use, observed on food contact surfaces.
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
observed hot food cooling down in large containers, USE SMALLER SHALLOW CONTAINERS.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
scoop used for ice touching ice, keep upright to prevent potential contamination.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cooling food left uncovered, spices left uncovered, food in reach in freezer left uncovered.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
no available thermometer in walk in cooler
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
ground beef in walk in cooler observed at 45.6F, REPAIR WALK IN COOLER IMMEDIATELY.
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
no chemical sanitizer set up at time of inspection, using wet cloths to clean food contact surfaces. PROVIDE SANITIZER AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION.
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
food handler cards not onsite, MUST BE ONSITE.
AUG 122020PASSED16 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 12
2020
PASSED
16 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
back and front exterior door have gap on bottom, not tight fitting.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
missing paper towels at all hands sinks, provide paper towels.
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
no available trash can at hand sinks, PROVIDE.
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
cooling foods left uncovered. COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
missing light shield. provide shield.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
sugar container not labeled.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
missing thermometer in walk in cooler, and two reach in coolers. provide thermometer.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
spray bottle with cleaner not labeled with name of contents, LABEL.
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
large container of beans cooling out at room temperature, beans were placed in smaller containers.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
chlorine sanitizer used on food contact surface was measured at 200PPM, need to be between 50-100 PPM.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
grease splatter on wall tile, CLEAN.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
RFSM not posted.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
chopped onions stored next to raw steak meat in walk in cooler, arrange properly to prevent potential cross contamination.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
missing ceiling tile in kitchen.
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
No available pest control records, PEST CONTROL MUST BE DONE DUE TO MANY FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Grease Trap tickets not available or onsite.
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