TEPA BAR & GRILL.

City of Dallas

428 S HAMPTON RD · BISHOP ARTS, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

14 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Dec 2023.

Last inspected Dec 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
VIOLATIONS
140
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 22
2023
PASS 8 violations
2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels at hand sink.

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

replace damaged chip cocntainers.

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

provide a tight seal for exterior back door.

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

place wet cloths back in sanitizer bucket when not in use.

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

cover food in WIC

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting boards

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

cleans walls and floors. clean vent hood.

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

post

NOV 22
2023
PASS 17 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw foods store above RTE in prep ric, arrange properly to prevent cross contamination

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Surface Different Foods

clean grime buildup in microwave, inside chip container

3 pts Pest Activity
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed

observed home use pesticide (raid) in kitchen, remove from premises

3 pts Sanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap

no available hot water at main kitchen hand sink

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.

provide thermometer in small fish ric

2 pts Documentation & Training
*30 Food Establishment Permit

update name of owner on health permit

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

no hot water at the hand sink

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

replace damaged food containers

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

observed pest in kitchen, observed dead roaches, remove harboring conditions

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

no drinking in kitchen

1 pts Sanitation
*37 Equipment reassembled - protect food contact surf.

heavy grime on storage shelves in wic , cover salsa bottle at bar, cover foods

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting board, rplace damaged gasket on ric, store utensils on clean shelves, throughly clean blender before restocking

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

clean shelves, clean vent hood, clean gaskets of cold hold equipment, clean hinges of doors, clean fans of wic, clean surface of equipment

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

provide cover for light bulb located at vent hood

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged walls, seal handsink to wall

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Plumbing design, construction, and installation

repair faucet of hand sink, repair small leak at the three compartment sink located at the bar

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide consumenr health sign and post heimlich maneuver sign near dining area, renew CFM

APR 27
2023
PASS 9 violations
2 pts Food Temperature
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods

OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF BEANS COOLING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, USE BETTER EFFECTIVE MEANS.

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

COVER COOLING FOODS AND FOOD LEFT UNCOVERED IN WALK IN COOLER. PROVIDE COVERS FOR LIQUOURS STORED AT BAR.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DUST BUILD UP ON FANS OF WALK IN COOLER, GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, GRIME ON WALL, GREASE ON DOORS, GRIME IN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

RUST AND GRIME BUILD ON CAN OPENER BLADE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE BLADE OF CAN OPENER.

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

OBSERVED DAMAGED OUTLET AND DAMAGED WALL TILES, REPAIR.

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

OBSERVED LIGHTS IN TORTILLA STATION WITH NO LIGHT SHIELD. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST CONSUMER HEALTH SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

1 pts Sanitation
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

REMOVE GRIME/GREASE UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS.

NOV 14
2022
PASS 12 violations
3 pts Pest Activity
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

OBSERVED DEAD FRUIT FLIES AND FLIES INSIDE OF UNCOVERED LIQUOR DRINKS LOCATED AT BAR, DISPOSE OF CONTAMINATED LIQUOR DRINKS.

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

OBSERVED RAW BACON ON TOP OF BELL PEPPERS AND RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RAW STEAK; ARRANGE FOOD PROPERLY T PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

SANITIZER SOLUTION AT 10PPM, MUST BE 50-100PPM.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD CONTAINERS PAST DATE MARKED DATE, DISPOSE OF FOOD.

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PERIMETER OF FLOOR, GRIME ON WALLS, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.

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

OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RICE AND OTHER RTE FOOD IN WIC LEFT UNCOVERED. LIQUIR DRINKS AT BAR LEFT UNCOVERED. CONTAINER OF SUGAR/SALT LEFT UNCOVERED. COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ICE SCOOP TOUCHING ICE, MAINTAIN UPRIGHT

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

CONTAINER OF SALT/SUGAR NOT LABELED. LABEL CONTAINER.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

GRIME ON WALLS, DUST BUILD U ON FANS OF WIC, SOIL BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVES IN WIC.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE LOCATED IN SMALL BACK RICE STORAGE ROOM.

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

OBSERVED HOLES ON WALLS, MISSING COVE BASE AND LARGE GAP IN TORTILLA STATION BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR. REPAIR.

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

RENEW EXPIRED RFSM.

APR 14
2022
PASS 12 violations
3 pts Pest Activity
*18 Pesticides and rodenticides application criteria

observed Raid bottle underneath bar, home use pesticide is not allowed in premises. if you are having issues with pest control contact pest control provider.

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

observed raw catfish at 49.2F, raw talpia fish at 45.9F in fish reach in cooler. place food products in working walk in cooler.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

grime build up on wire storage shelves, on surfaces of equipment, on lids of large food storage containers, grease build up on shelves next to grill station, dust build up on fans of walk in cooler CL

1 pts Sanitation
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

observed food debris underneath equipment, remove food.

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

observed paint chipping/peeling from green storage shelves. resurfaces of replace.

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

observed food left uncovered in walk in cooler, cover to prevent contamination

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

observed grease and grime build up on vent hood, schedule cleaning.

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

observed wet cloth stored underneath cutting board.

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

observed opening drinks on food contact surface. no eating or drinking in kitchen.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

surface of knife rack is soiled. storage shelves have grease or grime build up. CLEAN.

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign that is visible to customers that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

observed missing door trim leading to boiler room, repair.

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OCT 15
2021
PASS 7 violations
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

provide a light shield for light located in back storage area.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

equipment covered with heavy grime build up, clean. dust build up on fans of walk in cooler, clean.

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

observed pooling of water behind ice machine, remove pool up of water.

1 pts Food Temperature
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods

observed cooling food not covered. cover

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

observed food in walk in cooler not covered, cover.

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

observed raw shrimp stored above RTE shrimp. RFSM corrected on site.

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

APR 14
2021
PASS 11 violations
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

observed non shielded light were waitress prep food(tortilla station) provide shielded lights or light shield.

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels

missing towels at hand sink located next to coffee and drink station. provide towels.

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

did not observe hand wash sign at hand sink located at drink station, provide.

2 pts Food Temperature
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded

thermometer in small fish/egg ric was observed damaged, replace.

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

observed raw fish and raw chicken stored above produce. observed raw steak stored above RTE food. Properly arrange food to prevent cross contamination.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

grime on floor and in between equipment, clean.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine sanitizer in bucket was observed at 200PPM and sanitizer in 3 comp sink was observed at 10PPM. chlorine sanitizer needs to be between 50-100PPM

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

observed squeeze bottles with non original food not labeled with name of food, label squeeze bottle.

1 pts Sanitation
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

food grime on floors, clean. gap on outlet observed in newly remodeled room, seal gap.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

grease build up on grill, clean.

3 pts Pest Activity
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed

observed multiple cans of home use pesticide(Raid) on back storage room, remove from premises.

FEB 20
2020
PASS 10 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

establishment has expired Texas Food Handler cards, renew cards for those employees.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

grime on walls in kitchen. grime on perimeter of floor thought out establishment. clean. dust on walk in cooler fans, clean.

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

raw chicken wings stored on raw steak and beef.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

found heavily dented condensed milk in dry storage. can was disposed.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

found multiple containers of food not date marked. follow proper date marking procedures.

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

provide shield for lights or use shielded light bulbs.

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen

fish stating to keep frozen in walk in cooler. If thawing label that product is thawing.

1 pts Other
*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip

grinder stored next to and above food product and single service items, store away.

2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink

no soap observed at bar hand sink.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

scoop used for guac contaminated with raw bacon, scoop was cleaned and sanitized.

AUG 8
2019
PASS 9 violations
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing some date marking on food containers on all areas must be have date marks on all food containers

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

RI cooler kitchen area broken gaskets must replace or repair all gaskets on all cooler units

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site must be have a RFSM on site during operational hours

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

missing food labeling on food containers on all areas must be have labels on all food containers

3 pts Food Temperature
*03 Outfitter-Food Temperatures (Hot).

meat 108 F beans 107 F rice 99 F in warmers lines must be maintain proper food temperature at warmers lines of 135 F or above to avoid cross contamination

3 pts Other
*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site

missing pH strips and logs for fish preparation - ceviche- must be provided pH reading on raw fish marinated if use time as public health control

2 pts Other
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text

missing dot connection between advisory and raw dishes on menu must be connect each individual dish with advisory statement

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

inside cooler units with food debris and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria by effective meansWindows or doors protect

closet water heater door broken not closing must be repair or repair to avoid pest harboring in site

JAN 31
2019
PASS 9 violations
1 pts Other
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

WIC

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean can opener blade.

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Glass cleaner store next to clean equipment.

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Two leaks observed at 3 comp sink.

2 pts Other
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Replace residential freezer with a commercial unit.

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Open employee beverage on cutting board.

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

Ice scoop stored on soda fountain drain cover.

1 pts Sanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal handwash sink to wall properly. Patch any holes in walls.

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
JUL 10
2018
PASS 7 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

stock room area dirty where single utensils are located must be clean all areas to avoid single utensils contamination as public health control

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

water heather door with holes at bottom right side must be repair or closed holes to avoid pest harboring as public health control

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

steam line broken must be repair or exchange to maintain proper temperatures

3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

beans 103 F rice 104F

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

dry food containers and utensils in stock room area with dust and contamination debris must be clean stock room to avoid food contamination

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
2 pts Pest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

dry rats dropping found inside stock room must be contact pest management to reassess the presence of pest and eliminate pest harboring as public hazard control

DEC 22
2017
PASS 5 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

equipment not clean must be clean to sight and touch

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site RFSM should be on site during operational hours

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

shrimp 48 .7 F inside WI cooler unit

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 PIC ensures employees are properly sanitizing equi

not using sanitizing solutions front prep area PIC should be ensure proper use of sanitizing solutions

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing some date marking

OCT 4
2017
PASS 13 violations
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
1 pts Other
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
1 pts Sanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
1 pts Other
*45Physical Facilities
2 pts Sanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control
1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler
MAR 21
2017
PASS 11 violations
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

COOKED CHICKEN AT 121.1 F ON FOOD PREPARATION LINE

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

WASH HANDS BEFORE DONNING NEW GLOVES (FRESH HANDS, FRESH GLOVES)

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR TWO REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THEM

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

HAND SINK NEAR TORTILLERIA BEING USED TO STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES PRESENT

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION WORKERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN DIRTY REACH IN COOLER GASKETS IN THE KITCHEN

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

ADDRESS THE PEELING PAINT IN THE DRY STORAGE

3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

OBSERVED LADIES HANDLING READY TO EAT TORTILLAS WITH BARE HANDS

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