Torchys Tacos #17
9440 Garland Rd Ste 234, Dallas, TX 75218 · 75218 · Restaurant
Mostly clean — 16 of 17 passed, one prior failure
2024-01-23 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*31 Individual, disposable towels
missing handwash sign in kitchen
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
observed soiled gaskets from reach in cooler
*39 Equipment & Utensils for non PHF shall be cleaned
observed soiled bulk containers
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
display inspection report or place sign stating available
2023-07-11 Pass Routine 4
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
patch holes in FRP walls throughout where needed
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
can opener observed with product debris accumulation
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace torn gaskets of tall RIC unit and where needed
*35 Jewelry Prohibition
observed female employee with excessive rings and bracelets. only a plain band ring allowed
2023-01-23 Pass Routine 6
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
NO CITY OF DALLAS RFSM
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
FOOD STORAGE SURFACE IN KITCHEN AREA RUSTED.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
DUSTY FAN COVER
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
EMPLOYEE'S NOT REPLACING GLOVE AFTER TASK CHANGE
2022-08-04 Pass Routine 6
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
DRINK COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR
*47 Other Violations
BROKEN GASKET AT DOOR OF RIC
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
HIGHT OUT IN VENT HOOD
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
DRINK ON FLOOR
*31 Individual, disposable towels
NO TOWEL AT HAND SINK AND ACCESS BLOXK
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
UTENSIL STORE ON DIRTY SURFACE
2022-01-26 Pass Routine 3
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
CERTIFICATE NOT POSTED
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
BROKEN AND DIRTY INSIDE GLASS HOLDER
*35 Hair Restraints effective
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS
2021-08-26 Pass Routine 3
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
ICE SCOOP STORE IN ICE AT BEAR AREA
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
WATER SETTLE INSIDE DRINKER COOLER
*31 Individual, disposable towels
NO INDIVIDUAL TOWEL AT HAND SINK
2021-04-22 Pass Routine 3
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
KEEP DRINKER FLOOR FREE OF WATER.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*47 Other Violations
NO ICE SCOOP HOLDER PROVIDED IN BAR AREA
2020-10-29 Pass Routine 1
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
SODA DISPENSER DIRTY
2020-05-11 Pass Routine 1
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE LIGHT BULB
2020-02-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
SODA DISPENSER MACHINE HAS BUILD UP MOLD
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN VENT HOOD
*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.
KEEP DRAINAGE PIPE AT HAND SINK ONE INCH OFF FLOOR
*27 Bed and Breakfast Hot and Cold Holding, Equipment capacity
REPAIR COLD HOLD EQUIPEMENT
2019-08-24 Pass Routine 3
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*14 When to wash hands
EMPLOYEES SHOULD ALWAYS WASH HANDS WHEN TASK ARE CHANGE
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP SURFACE
2019-04-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Bar hand sink
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Inside walk in cooler
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label squeeze/oil bottles
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
2019-03-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 13
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Store employee drinks in designated area.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair any holes in wall to kitchen. Repair air curtain to back door. Repair shelves at bar.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
back door gap
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean vent hood filters and exterior of RIC.
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Items stored in sink preventing access.
*47 Other Violations
Eliminate standing water at warewashing area.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
2018-09-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*35 Jewelry Prohibition
EMPLOYEE WEARING WATCH AND BRACELETS
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
EMPLOYEE CUTTING LEMONS AND LIMES
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
PEPPERS STORED IN COOLER IN FRONT OF RAW CHICKEN - COS
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
EMPLOYEE HUGGED COWORKER WITH GLOVED HAND - CONTINUED FOOD PREP
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
FAJITA 45°F, TOMATOES 47°F, PICO DE GALLO 49.7°F - THERMOMETER READING 52°F CHORIZO 53.5°F, BEEF 47°F GUACAMOLE 50.6°F EGG WASH 48°F
2018-03-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
HAND SINK NEXT TO DRY STORAGE SHELVING
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
UNCOVERED DRINK IN COOLER, EMPLOYEE FOOD IN HOT HOLD
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
EMPLOYEE BATTERING RAW CHICKEN AND AVOCADO IN SAME EGG WASH
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
2017-09-27 Fail Routine CRITICAL 20
FAILED: *43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
provide more lighting
FAILED: *42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean drains and floors
FAILED: *32 Damaged Equipment
repair RIC(S)
FAILED: *25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
flies
FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean all food contact surfaces
FAILED: *45Floors easily cleanable
remove all absorbent materials from floor (easy cleanable)
FAILED: *35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks stored on equipment
FAILED: *14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
donning gloves without washing hands
FAILED: *47 Other Violations
Label 3 comp sink
FAILED: *22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify all staff
FAILED: *34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM
FAILED: *37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food
FAILED: *39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
equipment improperly stored
FAILED: *41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label bulk containers
FAILED: *18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
toxics stored with food items
FAILED: *19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
hand sink hot water110Fwithin 20 seconds
FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
FAILED: *31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
2017-03-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*02 Machine vending--Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below) criteria
Brisket 49.6F, R. Chicken 46.0F, Pico de gallo 46.2F and R. Eggs 49.1F
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
cross contamination by arrangement
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
toxics stored with food / on equipment
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
blocked
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
closed all outer openings/ over head doors
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks stored on prep table
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
small covered trash can
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