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Taqueria Taxco

10750 Ferguson Rd #110, Dallas, TX 75228 · 75228 · Restaurant

Passed all 18 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
18
15 passed
Last Inspected
2024-01-24
Pass Rate
83%
0 failures
Score
33/100
BEAT
18 consecutive passes, most recently 2024-01-24
No failures across all 18 inspections on record
42 sanitation violations found across 15 inspections
21 other violations found across 10 inspections
Sanitation critical 42×
Documentation & Training minor 24×
Other critical 21×
Food Storage & Handling critical 12×
Food Temperature critical 10×
Facility Condition minor
Employee Hygiene serious
Plumbing & Waste serious
Pest Activity critical
2024-01-24 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 4
serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

sanitizer not set up properly, read 10PPM

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no rfsm

minor Documentation & Training

*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

current food permit has incorrect car code

critical Sanitation

*31 No soap at handsink

back hand sink need hand wash sign

2023-06-18 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

Do not reuse container or foil.

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

spray bottles

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

vent hood filters

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

menudo 120F

minor Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

ice scoop

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace damaged weather stripping at side door. Repair small leak at water sprayer.

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine tested at 200 ppm room temp

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

squeeze bottles

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

raw eggs 63F

2022-11-30 Pass Routine
2
minor Documentation & Training

* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

NO CITY OF DALLAS COPY OF FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE

2022-04-18 Pass Routine
1
minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

RUSTED SHELF IN WIC

2021-11-22 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
minor Documentation & Training

* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

RFSM ON SITE WITH NO CITY OF DALLAS RFSM.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

FOOD STORE ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE

minor Other

*47 Other Violations

PROVIDE SCOOP HOLDER FOR ICE SCOOP.

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WIPING CLOTH USED UNDER CTTING BOARD

critical Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

FOOD SPATULA STORE ON PREP SURFACE

minor Sanitation

*33 Sink used to wash cloths/produce or thaw food

MEAT KEEP INSIDE WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT TO THAW

2021-06-16 Pass Routine
6
minor Documentation & Training

*30 Food Establishment Permit

HEALTH PERMIT NOT POSTED

minor Facility Condition

*45 Floors/walls/ceilings approved carpeting

MISSSING TILES ON THE WALL BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT.

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACE

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 One Inch Air Gap

NO AIR SPACE FROM HAND SINK TO FLOOR DRAIN.

serious Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

NO SANITIZER IN BUCKET.

minor Documentation & Training

*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area

NO HANHLER CERTIFICATE

2021-01-02 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 5
minor Documentation & Training

* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

GET CITY OF DALLAS RFSM

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACE

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

HAND SINK ACCESS BLOCK

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

minor Documentation & Training

*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area

ALL EMPLOYEE NEED CERTIFICATE

2020-08-18 Pass Routine
3
minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

ONION ON THE FLOOR*

minor Other

*47 Other Violations

TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD.

2020-04-09 Pass Routine

No violations found.

2020-01-08 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 5
minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

minor Sanitation

*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.

3 compartment sink not set up during cleaning. no drain board

critical Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

cold hold equipment not giving temperature below 41 F

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

food thermometer not provided

serious Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

keep bucket sanitizer at 100ppm for chlorine

2019-07-18 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 5
serious Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

no sanitizing bucket

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

no handler's certificate

critical Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

cool hold equipment need repair

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

need wiping cloth for prep surface

critical Food Temperature

*02 Machine vending--Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below) criteria

2019-02-06 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVE

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

EXPIRED

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

FOOD IN HANDSINK

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

minor Facility Condition

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

REPLACE ALL BROKEN GASKETS

2019-01-06 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 14
minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Open employee drinks observed throughout kitchen.

serious Employee Hygiene

*07 Packaged food shall be labeled as specified in law

tortillas

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

critical Food Temperature

*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

spray bottles

minor Other

*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

Sink not set-up properly.

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean floors

minor Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

minor Other

*47 Other Violations

Do not re-use foil containers.

2018-07-24 Pass Follow-up
CRITICAL 9
critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW GROUND BEEF OVER COOKED CHICKEN

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

HAND SINK BLOCKED BY CONTAINER

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

CLOTHES LEFT ON PREP TABLES

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

BREAKFAST TACO 114.6°F

critical Food Storage & Handling

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

KEEP MEAT IN STORAGE COVERED

minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

KEEP CERTIFICATE FOR EDUARDO GARCIA POSTED

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

FLIES IN FACILITY

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW BEEF 46.9°F, SOUP 46.9°F - COOLER THERMOMETER READING 40°F

critical Food Temperature

*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions

COOKED INTESTINES

2018-06-20 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 11
serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

EMPLOYEES DONNED GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS

minor Other

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

3-COMPARTMENT SINK LACKED SANITIZER

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

HAM 48.8°F, DICED TOMATOES 64.8°F

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

SALSA TROMPO DATE PREPARED 6/12/18

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

MANAGER NOT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

CHORIZO 107.3°F, CHORIZO TACO 108.0°F, POTATOES 80.5°F

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

TWO OUT OF THREE EMPLOYEES ON SITE LACKED FOOD HANDLER CARDS

minor Other

*35 Jewelry Prohibition

EMPLOYEE WEARING BEADED BRACELET

minor Other

*45 Drying Mops-air dry

WET MOP LEFT IN EMPTIED MOP BUCKET

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

LIGHTING AT VENT HOOD LACKED LIGHT SHIELDS

2017-12-11 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

inside ice maker

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw ground beef patties and raw chorizo stored over raw bacon; raw beef stored over salsa verde

critical Food Temperature

*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

hand sink reached 92.1°F

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

spray bottles

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS

2017-06-29 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 16
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

S. pineapples at 82.5 (setting out at Ambient room temp), s. ham 52.2F, s. tomatoes 57.8F

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Tamales 96.5, C beans 133.6F, Pork 121.9F

critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

cross contamination by arrangement storage and preparation

serious Other

*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer

no reserving of open food from customer to another (sauces)

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on duty inspection

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

certify staff

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

no date marking on prepared food items

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

reseal around back door

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

personal drinks stored on prep table whiling preparing food (open container)

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wiping Clothes improperly stored on equipment

critical Other

*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Provide splash guard at hand sinks

minor Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

clean floors and gaskets

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair cold base tiles

2016-11-07 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

s. tomatoes 55.1F and pickles at room temp (COS)

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

pork 120F

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean RIC(s)and RIF(s)

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Toxics stored above equipment

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets

minor Sanitation

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace damage ceiling tiles (soiled ceiling tiles), and change ceiling tiles in food prep area - smooth non-absorbent easy cleanable ceiling tiles

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