OCT 17
2023
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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TORTAS Y TACOS "EL RANCHITO" 2.
BEAT. 18/100
7023 MILITARY PKWY · PIEDMONT, DALLAS
Last inspected October 17, 2023 · passed
Failed an inspection 9 years ago. 55 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
15 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
194
includes 55 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
provide grease catch bucket on vent a hood
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cooked food in walk in cooler shall be covered
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
provide thermometer in coolers
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw beef stored above vegetables in the walk in cooler
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
premises need be in good repair; repair damaged floor tiles, ceiling tiles, cove base also clean premises outside
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelfs (walk in cooler, under grill), clean microwave, clean tables, clean sinks
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils in hand sink by ice machine
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
use approved equipment to open cans-can opener not knife
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
food manager not on site
APR 62023PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 6
2023
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*33 Service sink or one curbed cleaning facility provided
dispose dirty water from mop bucket
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
provide thermometers in coolers
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
spoiled tomatoes
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, shelves, coolers inside, clean freezers
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged floor tiles, repair damaged ceiling tiles
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food store on floor-store food 6 inches off the floor
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
provide original grain stopper no plastic bag provide approved food containers not shopping bags
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed roach
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw food product stored above rte food in walk in cooler
OCT 312022PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 31
2022
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
missing pipe under hand sink, clean floor drains
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
repair entrance door
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
provide grease catch bucket on vent ahood
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
new manager -working on rfsm
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, clean coolers, freezers
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged floor tiles, cover holes,
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for sanitizer bucket
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw meat stored above rte food in walk in cooler
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed plastic bowl with food in hand sink, observed utensils in hand sink
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
repair leaking compressor, repair damaged lids on freezers
MAR 92022PASSED13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 9
2022
PASSED
13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef stored above vegetables in second walk in cooler
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels at hand sink
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
provide thermometers in each unit
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
ham 49.6, trapa 50.1, raw fish 49.1 degrees f in wic
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, gaskets, freezers, tables, slicer
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed roaches -follow up for one month
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*47 Handwashing signage
missing hand washing sign
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
repair gaskets around cooler doors
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair floor tiles, wall tiles, cove base
SEP 102021PASSED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 10
2021
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide at hand sinks
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
obtain with in 45 days
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
broken gaskets
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, coolers, gaskets, freezers
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handler cards
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged floor tiles, repair ceiling tiles (peeled off), repair cove base
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded
replace damaged thermometers
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
provide thermometer in coolers
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed roaches, fruit flies
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MAR 152021PASSED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2021
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw beef stored above rte food in walk in cooler
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged floor tiles, ceiling tiles, wall edges, cove base
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
repair leaking behind compressor in walk in cooler, check faucet on 3 com sink
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
provide thermometers in each unit
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, freezers, coolers
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
observed employee touched rte food with bare hands (bread)
SEP 142020PASSED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 14
2020
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Handwashing signage
provide
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
manager not on site
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
provide thermometer
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
missing light shields
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*19 One Inch Air Gap
provide one inch air gap
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
gap at back door
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food on floor
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair floor tiles, ceilings
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
observed employee washed hands in 3 com sink
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, coolers
AUG 132020PASSED17 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 13
2020
PASSED
17 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Handwashing signage
missing hand washing sign in restroom
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed roaches
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
no controlling method to eliminate roaches
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no rfsm certificate
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean slicer-roaches inside and dirty equipment
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
invert to go boxes
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
food items need to be covered
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace broken floor tiles, cover all holes and gaps, replace damaged (peeled) ceiling tile
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet wiping cloths sit on prep table
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, clean coolers outside and inside, clean gaskets
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
missing thermometers in coolers
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink bottles, employee eats in prep area
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
no grease trap ticket on site
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
observed employee touch ready to eat food with bare hands
FEB 132020PASSED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 13
2020
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed roach in kitchen
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
faucets on mop sink are leaking
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches of the floor
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
observed employee touch rte food with bare hands (tortillas)
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
floor in the kitchen (they are working on), ceiling tiles are damaged
*47 Handwashing signage
provide
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw pork stored above rte food in cooler
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
working on manager certificate
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, gaskets,
JAN 142020PASSED15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 14
2020
PASSED
15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
provide food handler cards
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide in restroom
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
rfsm certificate expired
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at exit door
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
provide original drain stopper
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
ham 49, hot dogs 47.6 degrees f
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
provide barrier between clean utensils and hand sink
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, freezers, tables, shelves, gaskets
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
no hot water at hand sinks
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair wall panels, replace broken floor tiles
*14 Gloves single use
change gloves when you changed a task
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap ticket
JUN 242019PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2019
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN MORE OFTEN
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*29 Manual warewashing: thermometer provided
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*45 Floor contruction requirements
DEC 122018PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 12
2018
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*47 Handwashing signage
JUN 72018PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2018
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*31 No soap at handsink
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*34 Pest Control
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
NOV 202017PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 20
2017
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
*47 Handwashing signage
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
*33 Warewashing machine, sink - cleaning frequency
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*32 Smooth Contact Surfaces
MAY 52017PASSED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 5
2017
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Mosit wiping clothes must be in sanitizer when not in use.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean the interior bottom of the freezers. ( OLd heavy food particles and dirt)
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
beef and pork not at proper temperature. ( 78.8 degrees.)
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
Provide dates on the cooked food in the walk in cooler
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
handle must be in the upright position when in the ice bin or bulk product.
*45 Cleaning floors, dustless methods
clean the floor under the racks, equipment etc. ( dirty )
*34 Pest Control
evidence of fruit flies in the back kitchen area.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
provide food handler cards for all employees working in the back kitchen area.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean the magnetic gaskets. ( dirty , food particles and molded) Clean the sides of the fryer and tables storage areas.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Provide the city certificate ( RFSM certificate)
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
the outside dumpster lids should be closed when not in use.
*35 Hair Restraints effective
provide hair restraint for all employees in the kitchen area. second warning
MAR 292017FAILED18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 29
2017
FAILED
18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Registered food service manager is not on site during the operation. ( SECOND WARNING)
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
drainage at the floor sink is backed up . ( back area by the walk in cooler.) ( SECOND WARNING)
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Registered food service manager certificate is not posted for public viewing ( expired certificate on wall and person is not in the building. )
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
provide an pest record from a licensed pest applicator.
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
Missing the cove base under the three compartment sink area.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Provide an updated pest control record.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Provide a paper towels dispenser for the paper towels at the hand sink
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
ladies trash can must have a lid .
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cold food in the reach in cooler is not at proper temperature. ( 50 degrees chicken, cold cut sandwich meat)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean the exterior of the fryer and all equipment. clean the shelves in the back area and the lids to the containers
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Hair restraint must be effective ( place over entire head to cover hair ) SECOND WARNING
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
provide scoops with handles
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
the back door needs a bottom door sweep .
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
broken light shield by the walk in cooler
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide thermometers in the deep freezers and refrigerators ( SECOND WARNING)
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Moist wiping clothes sitting out on the counter tops .
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Hot food on the hot holding unit is at 70 degrees. ( beef, pork etc)
*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids
dumpster lid should be closed when not in use.
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