DEC 22
2023
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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TEPA BAR & GRILL.
BEAT. 24/100
428 S HAMPTON RD · BISHOP ARTS, DALLAS
Last inspected December 22, 2023 · passed
50 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
140
includes 50 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels at hand sink.
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace damaged chip cocntainers.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
provide a tight seal for exterior back door.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
place wet cloths back in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover food in WIC
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
cleans walls and floors. clean vent hood.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
post
NOV 222023PASSED17 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 22
2023
PASSED
17 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
*10 Clean Surface Different Foods
clean grime buildup in microwave, inside chip container
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
observed home use pesticide (raid) in kitchen, remove from premises
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
no available hot water at main kitchen hand sink
*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.
provide thermometer in small fish ric
*30 Food Establishment Permit
update name of owner on health permit
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
no hot water at the hand sink
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
replace damaged food containers
*34 Pest Control
observed pest in kitchen, observed dead roaches, remove harboring conditions
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
no drinking in kitchen
*37 Equipment reassembled - protect food contact surf.
heavy grime on storage shelves in wic , cover salsa bottle at bar, cover foods
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting board, rplace damaged gasket on ric, store utensils on clean shelves, throughly clean blender before restocking
*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
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
provide cover for light bulb located at vent hood
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged walls, seal handsink to wall
*46 Plumbing design, construction, and installation
repair faucet of hand sink, repair small leak at the three compartment sink located at the bar
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide consumenr health sign and post heimlich maneuver sign near dining area, renew CFM
APR 272023PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 27
2023
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF BEANS COOLING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, USE BETTER EFFECTIVE MEANS.
*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.
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
*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.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
RUST AND GRIME BUILD ON CAN OPENER BLADE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE BLADE OF CAN OPENER.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
OBSERVED DAMAGED OUTLET AND DAMAGED WALL TILES, REPAIR.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
OBSERVED LIGHTS IN TORTILLA STATION WITH NO LIGHT SHIELD. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST CONSUMER HEALTH SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
REMOVE GRIME/GREASE UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
NOV 142022PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 14
2022
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*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.
*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
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
SANITIZER SOLUTION AT 10PPM, MUST BE 50-100PPM.
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD CONTAINERS PAST DATE MARKED DATE, DISPOSE OF FOOD.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PERIMETER OF FLOOR, GRIME ON WALLS, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.
*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.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
ICE SCOOP TOUCHING ICE, MAINTAIN UPRIGHT
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
CONTAINER OF SALT/SUGAR NOT LABELED. LABEL CONTAINER.
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
GRIME ON WALLS, DUST BUILD U ON FANS OF WIC, SOIL BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVES IN WIC.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE LOCATED IN SMALL BACK RICE STORAGE ROOM.
*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.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
RENEW EXPIRED RFSM.
APR 142022PASSED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 14
2022
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*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.
*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.
*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
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
observed food debris underneath equipment, remove food.
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
observed paint chipping/peeling from green storage shelves. resurfaces of replace.
*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
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
observed grease and grime build up on vent hood, schedule cleaning.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
observed wet cloth stored underneath cutting board.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed opening drinks on food contact surface. no eating or drinking in kitchen.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
surface of knife rack is soiled. storage shelves have grease or grime build up. CLEAN.
*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.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
observed missing door trim leading to boiler room, repair.
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OCT 152021PASSED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 15
2021
PASSED
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
provide a light shield for light located in back storage area.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
equipment covered with heavy grime build up, clean. dust build up on fans of walk in cooler, clean.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
observed pooling of water behind ice machine, remove pool up of water.
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
observed cooling food not covered. cover
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
observed food in walk in cooler not covered, cover.
*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.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
APR 142021PASSED11 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 14
2021
PASSED
11 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
observed non shielded light were waitress prep food(tortilla station) provide shielded lights or light shield.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
missing towels at hand sink located next to coffee and drink station. provide towels.
*47 Handwashing signage
did not observe hand wash sign at hand sink located at drink station, provide.
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded
thermometer in small fish/egg ric was observed damaged, replace.
*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.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
grime on floor and in between equipment, clean.
*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
*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.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
food grime on floors, clean. gap on outlet observed in newly remodeled room, seal gap.
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
grease build up on grill, clean.
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
observed multiple cans of home use pesticide(Raid) on back storage room, remove from premises.
FEB 202020PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 20
2020
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
establishment has expired Texas Food Handler cards, renew cards for those employees.
*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.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken wings stored on raw steak and beef.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
found heavily dented condensed milk in dry storage. can was disposed.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
found multiple containers of food not date marked. follow proper date marking procedures.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
provide shield for lights or use shielded light bulbs.
*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.
*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip
grinder stored next to and above food product and single service items, store away.
*31 No soap at handsink
no soap observed at bar hand sink.
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
scoop used for guac contaminated with raw bacon, scoop was cleaned and sanitized.
AUG 82019PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 8
2019
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
RI cooler kitchen area broken gaskets must replace or repair all gaskets on all cooler units
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not on site must be have a RFSM on site during operational hours
*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
*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
*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
*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
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
inside cooler units with food debris and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination
*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 312019PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 31
2019
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
WIC
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean can opener blade.
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Glass cleaner store next to clean equipment.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Two leaks observed at 3 comp sink.
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Replace residential freezer with a commercial unit.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Open employee beverage on cutting board.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Ice scoop stored on soda fountain drain cover.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Seal handwash sink to wall properly. Patch any holes in walls.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
JUL 102018PASSED7 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 10
2018
PASSED
7 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
*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
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
steam line broken must be repair or exchange to maintain proper temperatures
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
beans 103 F rice 104F
*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
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
*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 222017PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 22
2017
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
equipment not clean must be clean to sight and touch
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not on site RFSM should be on site during operational hours
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
shrimp 48 .7 F inside WI cooler unit
*21 PIC ensures employees are properly sanitizing equi
not using sanitizing solutions front prep area PIC should be ensure proper use of sanitizing solutions
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing some date marking
OCT 42017PASSED13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2017
PASSED
13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*45Physical Facilities
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*34 Pest Control
*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler
MAR 212017PASSED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 21
2017
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
COOKED CHICKEN AT 121.1 F ON FOOD PREPARATION LINE
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
WASH HANDS BEFORE DONNING NEW GLOVES (FRESH HANDS, FRESH GLOVES)
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR TWO REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THEM
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
HAND SINK NEAR TORTILLERIA BEING USED TO STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES PRESENT
*35 Hair Restraints effective
OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION WORKERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN DIRTY REACH IN COOLER GASKETS IN THE KITCHEN
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
ADDRESS THE PEELING PAINT IN THE DRY STORAGE
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
OBSERVED LADIES HANDLING READY TO EAT TORTILLAS WITH BARE HANDS
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