Taqueria Tierra Caliente
9429 El Centro Dr #102, Dallas, TX 75220 · 75220 · Restaurant
Passed all 15 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-02-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Provide cover/lids for items in the reach in cooler
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
use 3 compartment sink wash, rinse (water only) , sanitize(chlorine)
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
label squeeze bottles
2023-08-07 Pass Routine 4
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean interior of Reach in cooler
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
repair/replace rusty shelves
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the ground (bag of onions)
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
label squeeze bottles
2023-02-23 Pass Routine 2
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark food after 24 hours in the WIC/RIC
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean ice build up in the reach in Freezer
2022-08-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 2
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Do not store raw chicken over raw meat in reach in cooler
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Interior of reach in cooler
2022-01-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
All food products in RIC must be date marked, expired food in RIC.
*18 Toxic items used according to law
Sanitizer (Chlorine) > 200 ppm
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
Trashcan provided near hand sink
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
Fix RIC gaskets
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
Raw meat stored above lettuce in reach in cooler
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label flour containers
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
Thaw frozen food under running water
2021-07-09 Pass Routine 3
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Interior of reach in cooler
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2021-01-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*10 Food thermometer cleaned before use
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair pipe leak under ice machine
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
2020-07-20 Pass Routine 3
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
2020-01-09 Pass Routine 2
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2019-07-10 Pass Routine 3
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Do not use towels as shelf liner. Must be non-porous material.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Repair ice machine gaskets.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean ice buildup and debris from chest freezers. Clean top of chest freezers. Clean bottom of RIC.
2019-01-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Remove foil liners from shelves on rolling racks.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Seal handwash sink to wall in back prep area.
2018-07-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Black spots hold like substance on ice machine. Must be washed and sanitized.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Some items missing dates. Must be mark dated.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Some items missing labels. Must be labeled.
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Must provide pest control records and keep on site.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Posole pot not covered in RIC. Must be covered.
2018-01-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean gaskets of cooler
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Obtain City of Dallas registered food service manager certificate, at least one employee needs to have it that is on site at all times
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
sanitizer too strong
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
bare hand when preparing food
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request
2017-04-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*19 One Inch Air Gap
ice machine drain
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Freezer, counters, etc
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
shredded cabbage held at room temperature Beef in the POUR at 44.6 degrees
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Cabbage stored next to raw chicken on the same shelf
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
2016-10-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
Smoke stained ceiling tile
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
None
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*19 One Inch Air Gap
Ice maker missing an air gap
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cut leafy vegetable (Cabbage) held at room temperature
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