TIPICO'S.

City of Dallas

3118 W NORTHWEST HWY · BACHMAN LAKE, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

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

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

190

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 1

2023

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

observed raw egg @ 50.2 F, pico de gallo @ 55 F, guacamole @ 46.2 F

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

observed soiled can opener blade, moldy ice machine, dirty inside microwave, and moldy soda nozzles on fountain machine

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

torn WIC gaskets; observed broken light shield over cooking food

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Remove fly traps from over food prep area

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

do not use wet cloths under cutting boards and store b/w uses

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Pork

1 pts Sanitation

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

observed ice scoop handle on ice

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean dirty WIC, RIC, WIF gaskets, venthood, behind/around/under equipment in kitchen, storage shelves, WIC shelves

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

repair lights under venthood

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

caulk hand sink properly to wall, ceiling tiles need repairing and floor tiles

MAY 2

2023

PASS 12 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed moldy ice machine (inside) and dirty can opener

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

Repair all torn gaskets on RICs/WICs

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

do not store inside ric

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

bag of onions

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

invert ramakins by server station

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Deep clean kitchen (wall, ceilings, floor, venthood, storage shelves, exterior of equipment)

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Repair light shield in WIC and broken shield under venthood

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair floor tile in kitchen

MAR 30

2023

PASS 17 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed pico de gallo @ 46.5 F, nopales @ 44.5F, beef wic @ 43.9 F, raw egg @ 45 F, taquito @ 49.2 F, cut tomato 46.7 F, cooked beef @ 67.3 F/75.1 F

3 pts Sanitation

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

do not store raw beef over cilantro

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean dirty can opener, inside moldy ice machine, and inside dirty microwave

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair damaged floor tiles

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

provide thermometer is WIC/WIF/RIC or repair thermometer

2 pts Sanitation

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

Observed dirty kitchen rag directly touching food on stove while cooking

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

Do not store personal drinks on prep table

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

for potatoes and tostadas in kitchen, storage containers o dirty storage shelves in WIC/WIF/kitchen shelves

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair RICs in kitchen (2) and WIC with freezer, observed all equipment not holding proper cool temperatures

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean dirty venthood

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Repair cracked venhood light and WIC light

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

in restroom

APR 14

2022

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed back up salsa stored ar 112 Degrees F on a shelf, not in hot hold.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in WIC.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

Observed dish machine tested at 0 ppm Cl. Must use 3-comp sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize at 50 ppm Cl.

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

Observed water hose

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

Must date mark food items: Name, prepdate, expiration date(7 days).

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil

Observed dirty/wet hand towels throughout. Observed towels drying outside.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed bags of onions and carrots stored on the floor. Observed food boxes stored on the floor.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

Observed equipment stored on the ground outside.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Observed dirty floor under equipment, dirty soda nozzles, dirty cooler doors and handles, and dirty hood vent filters.

1 pts Facility Condition

*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

Observed dumpster door left open and dirty surroundings(trash).

1 pts Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Store all personal items in appropriate place.

NOV 16

2021

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty microwave. Observed can opener blade dirty. Observed dirty soda nozzles.

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Observed sanitizer spray bottles not labeled.

2 pts Other

*27 Cool TCS foods using other effective means

Observed salsa being cooled with the lid on the container tightly closed.

2 pts Other

*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

Must datemark items held longer than 24 hrs for no more than 7 days.

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

All cooler/freezers need easily viewable thermometers.

2 pts Sanitation

*33 Warewashing machine, sink - cleaning frequency

Observed dirty dish machine.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep

Observed fly paper hung over prep table.

1 pts Other

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

Observed food stored uncovered in the WIC.

1 pts Sanitation

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

Observed bowl used as a scoop for chips.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean floors and walls throughout kitchen.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Need handwash signage in men's restroom.

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OCT 17

2021

FAIL 17 violations

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Detail clean vent hood filters. Encrusted grease build-up on grill, fryer, and stove tops. Clean exterior of bulk food bins.

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

vent hood

1 pts Sanitation

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Air curtain at back door not working. Repair leak at faucet. Low grout at floor tiles in dish wash area. Replace damaged vent hood filters. Repair floor where damaged.

3 pts Sanitation

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

Black build-up observed inside ice machine. Clean exterior as well.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Dishwasher not dispensing sanitizer properly.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Raw eggs out at 48 F.

1 pts Sanitation

*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

Fly strips hanging above open food products.

2 pts Food Temperature

*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath

Food observed cooling at room temp.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Flies observed throughout establishment.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

Cooler door gaskets in disrepair.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

3 pts Sanitation

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

Observed food staff changing tasks without washing hands properly.

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

Employee personal drink stored above customer products.

APR 22

2021

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed raw ground beef over whole cut

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed dish machine <10 ppm Cl. (Observed dispensing sanitizer but not running rinse cycle) Machine was being used.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed no date marking

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment has cracks and corners

Observed cracked/melted containers and utensils

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Observed sanitizer bucket not labeled

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm Cl

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed damaged cooler gaskets, Ice machine lid broken and front panel loose

1 pts Sanitation

*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

Observed personal items stored over clean plates

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Label dry powder ingredients

MAR 18

2021

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed beef 125 degrees F.

1 pts Other

*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

Observed phone on prep table, bags and other personal items on shelves w/ food service items

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed dish machine 0 ppm Cl

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label spray bottles

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty throughout (walls, shelves, under/behind equipment, RIC handles, outside of microwave, pipes)

1 pts Other

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

Observed missing RIC front panel, exposing ice

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment has cracks and corners

Observed cracked and melted containers and utensils

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Wash hands before donning gloves

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed ground beef in container with whole cut beef.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed ice machine missing front panel and broken lid. RIC's have damaged gaskets. WIC door does not latch properly.

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed using hand wash sink to fill container.

SEP 17

2020

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cheese 55 degrees F.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw meat over RTE food

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed dish machine <10 ppm Cl

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm Cl.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment has cracks and corners

Observed cracked containers

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed damaged RIC gaskets. Observed melted containers.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty floors, walls: WIC

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

Observed missing vent hood slats.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed damaged floor tiles, damaged door.

AUG 18

2020

PASS 10 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cheese 58 degrees F, avocado dip 61.6 degrees F. Unit 50 degrees F.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed dented can

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed machine concentration 0 ppm Cl.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label chemical spray bottles

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe

Provide probe thermometer

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Use hand sink for hand washing only.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment has cracks and corners

Observed cracked/chipped plates.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

Observed glue board with several cockroaches. Use covered trap if placed in kitchen/food storage areas.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed damaged ladle handles

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash signage in restrooms

FEB 12

2020

PASS 15 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cheddar 48 degrees F.

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed beef 122.5 degrees F.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty inside microwave, dirty bulk food containers, residue on clean plate.

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Observed bleach and cleaner next to cookware.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Observed RFSM expired.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Obtain food handler cards for all employees who do not have food manager cert.

2 pts Food Temperature

*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath

Observed rice cooling at ambient temperature.

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed dumping soapy water in hand sink. Use for hand washing only.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed onions and potatoes on floor

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed damaged cooler gaskets and dry ingredient lid.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Label dry ingredients containers with common name of food.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

Observed dead cockroach in microwave

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Cleaning needed throughout kitchen and WIF

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash sign at hand sink

AUG 1

2019

PASS 10 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Keep eggs in refrigeration. Raw shelled eggs observed 85.7 degrees F. Observed tomato 52.4 degrees F, cheese 51.8 degrees F, RIC 51 degrees F, and RIC 51 degrees F.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Hot water sanitizer surface temp. < 160'F

High-temp dish machine observed up to 144 degrees F.

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Do not put lemon juice for consumption with cleaning supplies.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Keep food handler cards on site.

2 pts Sanitation

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

Do not use shopping bag as food-contact surface.

1 pts Other

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

cover foods.

1 pts Sanitation

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

Do not use bowl to scoop food. Use scoop with handle and keep handle upright out of product.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean floors in WIC. Clean shelves throughout. Clean lid of ice machine.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair floor in WIC.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash signs at hand sinks, including bathrooms.

FEB 15

2019

PASS 5 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

Replace lights in vent-a-hood, both sides.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean racks, wallas, and ceiling in WIC

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing

Ensure bulk foods are labeled.

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Provide test strips for sanitizer.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Ensure employees have food handlers certs.

JAN 15

2019

PASS 14 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

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

1 pts Other

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

Cover food in WIC.

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Observed employee fail to wash hands before using gloves.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

2 pts Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Remove residential microwave.

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

back door

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

Open employee beverage on prep table.

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Sanitation

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

1 pts Other

*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed

coffee filters

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

vent hood

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

2 pts Other

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

JUL 7

2018

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

dented can ons racks. must be removed.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ice machine with black mold like substances. must be cleaned and sanitized.

2 pts Sanitation

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

No SOP for bodily spills clean up. Must be provide SOP

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Food items missing labels and dated. must be dated and labeled

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Food items missing labels and dated. must be dated and labeled

1 pts Sanitation

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

Employees drink on ware washing area. must be stored in designated area.

1 pts Other

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

Food items not covered WIC. Must be covered.

1 pts Sanitation

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

Observed water on bottom shelf RIC. Must be cleaned

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Hood filters with build up. Must be washed and sanitized.

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Light bulbs missing on hood. Must be replaced.

1 pts Sanitation

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Floor tiles missing on kitchen area on floor. must be replaced and sealed. To provide a smooth, and easily cleanable surface.

OCT 18

2017

PASS 8 violations

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date

no date marks on prepared foods

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean dirty walls

3 pts Sanitation

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

clean the inside of the ice machine

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction

no sanitizer buckets set up

2 pts Other

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

no test strips during inspection

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

no handwashing signs at kitchen handsink

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

All employees handling food need to have food handler cards on site

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

shell eggs sitting no ice but not cold enough

MAR 27

2017

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

touching tortillas with bare hands citation issued

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

1 pts Sanitation

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

employee cups adj customer utensils

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

1 pts Other

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

3 pts Sanitation

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

raw ground beef over carrots , cilantro citation issued

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

cooler handles greasy

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