Torchy's Taco #19
14760 Preston Rd #124, Dallas, TX 75254 · 75254 · Restaurant
Passed all 15 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-10-18 Pass Routine 6
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean and sanitize ice dispensers.
*19 One Inch Air Gap
Provide 1 inch air gap at all drains.
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Remove plastic film from equipment, Do not use foil as a liner.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean walls and floor in WIC.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace damaged light shield.
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
Personal items must not be stored on bar.
2023-02-14 Pass Routine 1
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine and ice scoop holder
2022-04-04 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Store onions off of the floor
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Address plumbing issue for sanitizer pump connection
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean floors under equipment
2021-10-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace lights under vent hood
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Patch holes in wall
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Seal back door to prevent insect entry
2021-04-09 Pass Routine 2
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
2020-12-28 Pass Routine 1
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not on site.
2020-06-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
observed an employee remove her eyeglasses and proceed to prepare food without donning a new pair of gloves and hand washing. Make sure to remove gloves and wash hands while performing different tasks
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw chicken-70 degrees F; raw shrimp- 68 degrees F
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
soda gun nozzle and holster-bacteria observed
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
two reach in coolers are not functioning- work order placed and ice is used to cool the phf as required.
2019-12-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
GASKETS
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
2019-06-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Place all damp towels in sanitizing bucket between use.
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Observed chemical bottles stored near utensils in the bar area.
*21 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area
Observed young child in bar area.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Observed small openings at back openings in the door in the kitchen.
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
Observed personal items in bar area by utensils.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Please label all bulk items (sugar and flour).
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Designate an area for all personal beverages, no eating drinking in the food prep area.
*47 Other Violations
Place No Choking Poster in the dining area.
2018-12-05 Pass Routine 5
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*44 Refuse/recyclables to be stored in proper contain.
REMOVE ALL TRASH FROM AREA OUTSIDE OF DUMPSTER WITHIN 24 HOURS
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
SUGAR ??? OR SALT ??? CONTAINERS
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*47 Other Violations
SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (
2018-05-11 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 7
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
*14 Gloves single use
CITATION ISSUED! OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE DRINKING / AND ONE EMPLOYEE TOUCH HER HAIR WITH GLOVES AND CONTINUE PREPARATION WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN SODA GUN
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO CHEWING GUM ALLOWED
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RENEW YOUR EXPIRED CERTIFICATE
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
COLE SLAW 49'F, SAUSAGE 46'F
2018-03-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK STORED IN TACO PREP. COOLER NEXT TO FOOD PRODUCTS
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE
*14 Gloves single use
CHANGE BETWEEN TASK
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: http://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/restaurantandbar/Pages/restaurant_food_mgrs.aspx
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
OBSERVED HOT PRODUCTS IN 5 GALLONS CONTAINER BEING COOL IN SMALL REACH IN COOLER.
2017-10-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
UTENSIL IN HAND SINK
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
DRAFT BEER COOLER
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
SPRAY BOTTLES
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2017-04-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
*06 Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*47 Handwashing signage
2016-10-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*29 Thermometers to be accurate +/- 3'F
*45 Floor contruction requirements
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
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