Tortas Y Tacos "el Ranchito" 2
7023 Military Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75227 · 75227 · Restaurant
Mostly clean — 13 of 17 passed, one prior failure
2024-10-30 Pass w/ Conditions New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2023-10-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 13
*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
2023-04-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*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
2022-10-31 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*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
2022-03-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 13
*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
2021-09-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 13
*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
2021-03-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*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)
2020-09-14 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 12
*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
2020-08-13 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 17
*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
2020-02-13 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 9
*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,
2020-01-14 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 15
*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
2019-06-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*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
2018-12-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*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
2018-06-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*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
2017-11-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*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
2017-05-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*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
2017-03-29 Fail Routine CRITICAL 18
FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site
Registered food service manager is not on site during the operation. ( SECOND WARNING)
FAILED: *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)
FAILED: *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. )
FAILED: *18 Licensed pest control applicator only
provide an pest record from a licensed pest applicator.
FAILED: *45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
Missing the cove base under the three compartment sink area.
FAILED: *20 Grease Trap Tickets
Provide an updated pest control record.
FAILED: *31 Individual, disposable towels
Provide a paper towels dispenser for the paper towels at the hand sink
FAILED: *46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
ladies trash can must have a lid .
FAILED: *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)
FAILED: *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
FAILED: *35 Hair Restraints effective
Hair restraint must be effective ( place over entire head to cover hair ) SECOND WARNING
FAILED: *39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
provide scoops with handles
FAILED: *34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
the back door needs a bottom door sweep .
FAILED: *43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
broken light shield by the walk in cooler
FAILED: *29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide thermometers in the deep freezers and refrigerators ( SECOND WARNING)
FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Moist wiping clothes sitting out on the counter tops .
FAILED: *03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Hot food on the hot holding unit is at 70 degrees. ( beef, pork etc)
FAILED: *44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids
dumpster lid should be closed when not in use.
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