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Taqueria Tiquicheo

110 S Marsalis Ave Ste #a, Dallas, TX 75203 · 75203 · Restaurant

Mostly clean — 14 of 15 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
15
14 passed
Last Inspected
2024-02-08
Pass Rate
93%
1 failure
Score
18/100
BEAT
9 consecutive passes, most recently 2024-02-08
Failed 1 inspection (2019)
49 sanitation violations found across 15 inspections
18 food storage & handling violations found across 11 inspections
Sanitation critical 49×
Food Storage & Handling critical 18×
Documentation & Training minor 18×
Other critical 14×
Pest Activity critical
Food Temperature critical
Plumbing & Waste serious
Employee Hygiene minor
Facility Condition minor
2024-02-08 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Reach-in cooler in kitchen reading at 54 F & food inside also reading between 49.6 F - 46.9 F

serious Sanitation

*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap

Employees seen dipping hands in sanitizer water in 3-compartment sink instead of using soap & water

minor Sanitation

*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

Employees washing hands at 3-Compartment sink instead

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Do not place cloth towels underneath cutting boards

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Pots with food meant/in process of being cooked on floor

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Fix hand sink faucet>water coming out from faucet

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean vent hood filters

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Comet/chemical for cleaning next utensil (cheese grater)>ensure that chemicals properly stored

minor Documentation & Training

*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

Food handler certificates (current) not present

2023-08-24 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

*18 Restricted use pesticides

Do not use/store unapproved pesticides in establishment

minor Sanitation

*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

Employees observed washing hands in 3-compartment sink and not hand sink

critical Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Place thermometers in cooler & freezers

minor Employee Hygiene

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

Move/designate area for employee beverages>observed open drinks in food prep area

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix hand sink

minor Documentation & Training

*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

Post current food handler certificates

2023-01-26 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 5
critical Sanitation

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

Food not stored in the correct order> ready-to-eat goes above raw>raw shelled eggs go on bottom

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling for original container

Label chemical spray bottles

minor Documentation & Training

*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager

Register food manger certificate immediately

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not store/have dishes in hand sink

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Re-adjust faucet of hand sink

2022-08-25 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine exposure time table

Water used to sanitize dish in 3-compartment sink observed at 0 ppm Cl

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items used according to law

Sanitizer bucket solution concentration at 200 ppm Cl

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide thermometer in freezer and other reach-in cooler

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Cockroach seen during inspection

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Keep wet wiping towels in sanitizer solution

minor Documentation & Training

*47 Health permit posted

Post Food Permit in public view

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

No current ticket available

2021-11-10 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

RFSM not on site must be have RFSM during operational hours

minor Documentation & Training

*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site

critical Other

*01 Raw shelled eggs immediately placed at 41øF

eggs out the cooler unit must bet have at 40 F or below inside cooler unit to avoid cross contamination

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing current grease trap ticket on site must be have current grease trap ticket on site

minor Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing setup sanitizer bucket on prep area must be setup sanitizer bucket at: 50 ppm chlorine concentration during operational hours

critical Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

cooler units dirty with spills, debris and soils accumulations must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination

critical Other

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

missing cover or lids on food containers inside cooler units must be have cover or lids on food containers to avoid cross contamination in all areas

serious Other

*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing employee health policies and procedures

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

missing current pest control ticket on site must be have current pest control ticket on site

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

a/c vents rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition

2021-05-07 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 12
critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

missing current pest control ticket on site must be have current pest control ticket on site

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

shelving inside cooler units rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

drain clogged on hand sink must be replace or repair to proper condition

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

minor Other

*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

missing thermometers inside cooler units must be have working and visible thermometers inside cooler units

minor Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

missing food labeling on food containers inside cooler units must be have labels on all food containers in all areas

minor Plumbing & Waste

*44 Grease Trap Location

missing current grease trap ticket on site must be have current grease trap ticket on site

critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ

cross contamination by preparing raw food with cooked food on site must be maintain proper separation to avoid cross contamination

critical Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

vent hood dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

minor Documentation & Training

*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

2020-11-04 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

missing current pest control ticket must be have current pest control ticket

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

missing food thermometers inside cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers inside cooler units

critical Sanitation

*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

using thank you bags as food containers must be use approved containers as food containers to avoid chemical contamination

critical Sanitation

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

vent hood dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

missing date marking on food containers inside cooler units must be have date marks on food containers in all cooler units

2020-02-11 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
critical Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

shelving under cooking equipment dirty with grease deposits and soils must be clean to avoid contamination

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site

minor Employee Hygiene

*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit

serious Other

*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

critical Sanitation

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

vent hood dirty with grease drippings and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

critical Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

use newspaper as shelving cover under cooking equipment table must be clean all utensils to avoid cross contamination

critical Sanitation

*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

cooking equipment encrusted with grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

critical Food Storage & Handling

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

missing date marking on food containers in all areas must be have date marks on food containers to avoid cross contamination in all areas

critical Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

shelving inside cooler units rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to avoid cross contamination

critical Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

ceiling dirty with grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

2019-08-26 Pass Routine
3
minor Documentation & Training

*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

must be have current health permit posted

serious Other

*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

zero ppm chlorine concentration at sanitizer bucket solution must be 100 ppm chlorine concentration of sanitizer solution

2019-08-09 Fail Routine
CRITICAL 19
minor Documentation & Training

FAILED: *22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

missing date marking on all food containers inside cooler units must be have date marking on all food containers

critical Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

mixing outdated cooked meat food container with new raw meat food container to redo dish food must not adulterated and honestly presented in as safety way condition to avoid cross contamination

minor Other

FAILED: *22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area

unnecessary personnel inside kitchen area PIC must be have only proper operators and employees inside kitchen area

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

equipment with encrusted grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

all equipment dirty inside and outside with soils accumulations and food debris must be clean to avoid cross contamination

serious Plumbing & Waste

FAILED: *20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing grease trap ticket must be have grease trap ticket

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

serious Other

FAILED: *12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

a/c vents dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se

PIC must be ensure that all areas must be sanitize to avoid cross contamination

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

shelving inside cooler unit rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition

critical Pest Activity

FAILED: *34 Pest control-routine inspections for

missing current pest control ticket must be have current pest control ticket

minor Documentation & Training

FAILED: * 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

expired RFSM certification must be have current FSM registered with the city

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizing solutions on all areas must be have sanitizing solutions at: sanitizer bucket 100 ppm Chlorine concentration 3c sink 50 ppm Chlorine concentration

critical Pest Activity

FAILED: *25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

fly and roaches activity observed on all areas must be contact pest management to eliminate pest

minor Other

FAILED: *21 Person in charge must be on site at all times.

PIC must be on site during operational hours

minor Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

missing labels on all food containers on all areas must be label all food containers on all areas

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

vent hood dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

2019-01-20 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Sanitation

*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color

paint chipping near waitstaff area

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

minor Sanitation

*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

replace broken light under vent hood

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

minor Sanitation

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

replace residential equipment with commercial, RIF

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

employee rinsed chicken in handsink

minor Employee Hygiene

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

employee food and drink stored on prep

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

2018-07-11 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
minor Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

missing labels in all food containers

critical Pest Activity

*34 Devices to stun/electrocute flying insects

fly activity observed missing fly stun control device to eliminate pest

minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

missing RFSM certification must be have FSM registered with the city

serious Sanitation

*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

serious Other

*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

critical Sanitation

*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

recycle not commercial containers as food containers use thank you bags as food containers must be have approved commercial containers to avoid chemical contamination

critical Other

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

open food containers not lids or covered must be cover all open food containers to avoid food contamination

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

missing date marking must be have date marking use as public health control

2017-12-20 Pass Routine
11
serious Sanitation

*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing body fluid clean up procedure /spill kit

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

walls inside vent hood areas broken must use correct material to avoid fire hazards

minor Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizing solutions sanitizer bucket 100 ppm 3c sanitizing solution 50 ppm

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not in site

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

broken lights inside working areas

minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

missing RFSM certificate

serious Other

*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

gaps in ceiling must be closed all gaps in all areas

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

date marking missing must be dispose unmarked food containers

minor Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

food containers missing labels must had labels in food containers

minor Sanitation

*21 PIC ensures employees are properly sanitizing equi

not using sanitizer solution PIC should be ensure the use of sanitizing solution

2017-06-15 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

WASH HANDS BEFORE DONNING NEW GLOVES

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD PREPARATION STAFF

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS

critical Pest Activity

*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OPEN PERSONAL DRINK IN THE KITCHEN

minor Sanitation

*46 Physical Facilities Premises

CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE TOILET SEAT IN THE RESTROOM

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN FOR THE RESTROOM

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED HELD IN THE REACH IN COOLER FOR LATER USE

2016-12-06 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

HAND SINK WAS BLOCKED BY POTS AND LIDS UPON ARRIVAL AND START OF INSPECTION

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

REMOVE DUST FROM THE FRONT INTAKE VENT

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

ENSURE THAT ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS HELD FOR LATER USE ARE DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THEY WERE PREPARED

minor Other

*31 No soap at handsink

PROVIDE SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK IN THE RESTROOM FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

ENSURE ALL FOOD PREPARATION WORKERS ARE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE WORKING IN THE KITCHEN

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKET

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

ALL SANITIZING TOWELS MUST BE RETURNED TO A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER AND IN BETWEEN USE

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