MAR 13
2023
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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TAQUERIA TAXCO.
BEAT. 36/100
9222 JOHN W. CARPENTER FRWY · STEMMONS CORRIDOR, DALLAS
Last inspected March 13, 2023 · passed
31 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
11 passed
VIOLATIONS
91
includes 31 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
Observed employee washing dishes without sanitizing after.
*19 One Inch Air Gap
Need at least 1" air gap at floor drain piping.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Observed gaps at front door.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Observed dirty floor in kitchen and WIC.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Observed missing light shield in dry storage.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed ice buildup in WIF.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
RFSM not posted.
JUL 132022PASSED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 13
2022
PASSED
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Provide cleaning for the floors
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed bean container store below raw beef
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cheese: 51'f ground beef: 55'f
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Provide cleaning for the ice machine, food containers and shelves in the wic
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Grill pork 80'f
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Provide cover for all food containers in wic
JAN 262022PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 26
2022
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Provide cleaning for the cooler, food containers
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
observed standing water in WIC must to dry it out
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
no towel allow under the cutting board
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Provide lid/cover for bean container
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
beef container 1/25, tamales 1/21
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Provide date marking for all foods in wic
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed bean container on the floor in wic
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cheese 50'f, sausage 53
JUL 142021PASSED6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 14
2021
PASSED
6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
provide cover for all food containers in the wic
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
bare hand with tomato (breakfast)
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
eggs 64'f
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken store with tortilla above raw beef raw beef store with the onion
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for the ice machine
JAN 262021PASSED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 26
2021
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
food label expired at 01/25/21
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed cooked shrimp store together with raw seafood
*18 Prevent contamination from pesticides
observed flies catcher above prep table
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for the cooler, food shelves
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
seal open gaps for the back door
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
provide cover for all food containers
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DEC 292020PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 29
2020
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
observed eggs, ham, potatoes, cheese at prep table without time or temp control
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
no shopping bag allow to cover hot container
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw fish and soup, shrimp store together
*18 Prevent contamination from pesticides
observed flies catcher above tortilla
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide date making for the cheese
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
seal open gaps for the front door
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
no towel allow under the equipment
JUN 232020PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2020
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cheese: 46'f
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
bacon 6/2, godita 6/22
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw meat and sauces store together
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
cheese
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
provide cleaning for the floor
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
leaking from the ceiling
JAN 162020PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 16
2020
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
rice 47, cabbage 57'f
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw meat store next to cooked meat
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for the prep area
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide date marking for all food containerss
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed folks in the hand sink
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed big pot on the floor without cover
JUL 222019PASSED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2019
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed cheese 49.7 degrees F, sliced tomato 49.8 degrees F.
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw sausage over RTE foods, Raw eggs over sausage.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label sanitizer bottle
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Obtain food handler cards for all food handlers.
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Do not use shopping bags as food contact surface.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed food on floor in WIC.
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
Observed personal drink in cooler next to food.
*47 Handwashing signage
Provide hand wash sign in restroom
JAN 72019PASSED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 7
2019
PASSED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace missing light shield
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
ice scoop left in ice machine
*47 Health permit posted
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
not registered with city of dallas
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
open drinks on prep table
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
remove foil from shelves
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
patch holes
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
JUL 182018PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 18
2018
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
Small ants observed moving along a trail near the to go window soda fountain.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Sanitizer bucket tested at less than 10ppm Chlorine.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Ice scoop handle resting on food ice. If utensils are to be stored in food, the handle should be up and above food.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No staff able to provide evidence of Registered Food Service Manager level of food safety training. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all times
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
Employee observed rearranging tacos from a to go container to a plate with one gloved hands. Both hands were used to move the food.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw shell eggs stored over butter at reach in cooler near drive through window.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Marinating trompo meat stored on floor of walk in cooler.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
All employees who prepare, serve, or handle food should have at least a Registered Food Service Handler level of food safety training. Evidence of such should be available on site.
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