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Tortas Y Tacos "el Ranchito" 2

7023 Military Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75227 · 75227 · Restaurant

Mostly clean — 13 of 17 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
17
13 passed
Last Inspected
2024-10-30
Pass Rate
76%
1 failure
Score
18/100
BEAT
16 consecutive passes, most recently 2024-10-30
Failed 1 inspection (2017)
68 sanitation violations found across 16 inspections
22 food storage & handling violations found across 13 inspections
Sanitation critical 68×
Facility Condition minor 24×
Food Storage & Handling critical 22×
Other critical 19×
Food Temperature critical 18×
Documentation & Training minor 14×
Employee Hygiene critical 12×
Pest Activity critical 10×
Plumbing & Waste serious
2024-10-30 Pass w/ Conditions New Retail Food 2022

No violations found.

2023-10-17 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 13
minor Facility Condition

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

provide grease catch bucket on vent a hood

critical Other

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

cooked food in walk in cooler shall be covered

critical Food Temperature

*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

provide thermometer in coolers

critical Sanitation

*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

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket

minor Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting boards

minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

minor Sanitation

*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

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelfs (walk in cooler, under grill), clean microwave, clean tables, clean sinks

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed utensils in hand sink by ice machine

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

use approved equipment to open cans-can opener not knife

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

food manager not on site

2023-04-06 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 12
minor Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting boards

minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

minor Sanitation

*33 Service sink or one curbed cleaning facility provided

dispose dirty water from mop bucket

critical Food Temperature

*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

provide thermometers in coolers

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

spoiled tomatoes

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets, shelves, coolers inside, clean freezers

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged floor tiles, repair damaged ceiling tiles

minor Food Storage & Handling

*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

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

provide original grain stopper no plastic bag provide approved food containers not shopping bags

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed roach

critical Sanitation

*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
serious Sanitation

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

missing pipe under hand sink, clean floor drains

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

repair entrance door

minor Facility Condition

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

provide grease catch bucket on vent ahood

minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

minor Documentation & Training

* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

new manager -working on rfsm

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, clean coolers, freezers

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged floor tiles, cover holes,

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for sanitizer bucket

critical Sanitation

*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

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed plastic bowl with food in hand sink, observed utensils in hand sink

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

store food 6 inches off the floor

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

repair leaking compressor, repair damaged lids on freezers

2022-03-09 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 13
critical Sanitation

*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

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels at hand sink

critical Food Temperature

*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

provide thermometers in each unit

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

ham 49.6, trapa 50.1, raw fish 49.1 degrees f in wic

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets, freezers, tables, slicer

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

provide label for food storage containers

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed roaches -follow up for one month

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

missing hand washing sign

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

store food 6 inches off the floor

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

repair gaskets around cooler doors

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair floor tiles, wall tiles, cove base

2021-09-10 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 13
minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide at hand sinks

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

provide label for food storage containers

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

store food 6 inches off the floor

minor Documentation & Training

* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

obtain with in 45 days

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

broken gaskets

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, coolers, gaskets, freezers

minor Employee Hygiene

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

personal drink

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottles

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

provide food handler cards

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged floor tiles, repair ceiling tiles (peeled off), repair cove base

critical Food Temperature

*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded

replace damaged thermometers

critical Food Temperature

*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

provide thermometer in coolers

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed roaches, fruit flies

2021-03-15 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
critical Sanitation

*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

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged floor tiles, ceiling tiles, wall edges, cove base

minor Documentation & Training

* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas

minor Facility Condition

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

repair leaking behind compressor in walk in cooler, check faucet on 3 com sink

critical Food Temperature

*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

provide thermometers in each unit

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

store food 6 inches off the floor

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, freezers, coolers

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

observed employee touched rte food with bare hands (bread)

2020-09-14 Pass Follow-up
CRITICAL 12
critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager not on site

critical Food Temperature

*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

provide thermometer

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

missing light shields

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

serious Other

*19 One Inch Air Gap

provide one inch air gap

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

gap at back door

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

observed food on floor

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair floor tiles, ceilings

minor Sanitation

*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

observed employee washed hands in 3 com sink

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, coolers

2020-08-13 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 17
critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

missing hand washing sign in restroom

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed roaches

critical Pest Activity

*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

no controlling method to eliminate roaches

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no rfsm certificate

critical Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean slicer-roaches inside and dirty equipment

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels

minor Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

invert to go boxes

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

provide label for food storage containers

critical Other

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

food items need to be covered

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

replace broken floor tiles, cover all holes and gaps, replace damaged (peeled) ceiling tile

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wet wiping cloths sit on prep table

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, clean coolers outside and inside, clean gaskets

critical Food Temperature

*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

missing thermometers in coolers

minor Employee Hygiene

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

personal drink bottles, employee eats in prep area

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

no grease trap ticket on site

critical Employee Hygiene

*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
critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed roach in kitchen

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

faucets on mop sink are leaking

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

store food 6 inches of the floor

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

observed employee touch rte food with bare hands (tortillas)

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

floor in the kitchen (they are working on), ceiling tiles are damaged

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide

critical Sanitation

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

observed raw pork stored above rte food in cooler

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

working on manager certificate

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, gaskets,

2020-01-14 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 15
minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

provide food handler cards

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide in restroom

minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

store food 6 inches off the floor

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

rfsm certificate expired

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at exit door

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

provide original drain stopper

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

ham 49, hot dogs 47.6 degrees f

critical Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

provide barrier between clean utensils and hand sink

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, freezers, tables, shelves, gaskets

critical Food Temperature

*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

no hot water at hand sinks

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair wall panels, replace broken floor tiles

serious Employee Hygiene

*14 Gloves single use

change gloves when you changed a task

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

provide grease trap ticket

2019-06-24 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN MORE OFTEN

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

critical Sanitation

*29 Manual warewashing: thermometer provided

minor Employee Hygiene

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

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

minor Sanitation

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

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

minor Facility Condition

*45 Floor contruction requirements

2018-12-12 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

serious Sanitation

*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria

minor Employee Hygiene

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

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

critical Other

*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

2018-06-07 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

minor Other

*31 No soap at handsink

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

minor Facility Condition

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

minor Employee Hygiene

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

minor Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

minor Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

2017-11-20 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

minor Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

minor Sanitation

*33 Warewashing machine, sink - cleaning frequency

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

serious Other

*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

minor Sanitation

*32 Smooth Contact Surfaces

2017-05-05 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 12
minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Mosit wiping clothes must be in sanitizer when not in use.

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the interior bottom of the freezers. ( OLd heavy food particles and dirt)

critical Food Temperature

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

beef and pork not at proper temperature. ( 78.8 degrees.)

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

Provide dates on the cooked food in the walk in cooler

minor Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

handle must be in the upright position when in the ice bin or bulk product.

minor Sanitation

*45 Cleaning floors, dustless methods

clean the floor under the racks, equipment etc. ( dirty )

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

evidence of fruit flies in the back kitchen area.

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

provide food handler cards for all employees working in the back kitchen area.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean the magnetic gaskets. ( dirty , food particles and molded) Clean the sides of the fryer and tables storage areas.

minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Provide the city certificate ( RFSM certificate)

minor Facility Condition

*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

the outside dumpster lids should be closed when not in use.

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

provide hair restraint for all employees in the kitchen area. second warning

2017-03-29 Fail Routine
CRITICAL 18
minor Documentation & Training

FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site

Registered food service manager is not on site during the operation. ( SECOND WARNING)

serious Plumbing & Waste

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)

minor Facility Condition

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. )

critical Pest Activity

FAILED: *18 Licensed pest control applicator only

provide an pest record from a licensed pest applicator.

minor Facility Condition

FAILED: *45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

Missing the cove base under the three compartment sink area.

critical Pest Activity

FAILED: *20 Grease Trap Tickets

Provide an updated pest control record.

minor Other

FAILED: *31 Individual, disposable towels

Provide a paper towels dispenser for the paper towels at the hand sink

minor Plumbing & Waste

FAILED: *46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

ladies trash can must have a lid .

critical Food Temperature

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)

minor Sanitation

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

minor Employee Hygiene

FAILED: *35 Hair Restraints effective

Hair restraint must be effective ( place over entire head to cover hair ) SECOND WARNING

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

provide scoops with handles

minor Facility Condition

FAILED: *34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

the back door needs a bottom door sweep .

minor Facility Condition

FAILED: *43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

broken light shield by the walk in cooler

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Provide thermometers in the deep freezers and refrigerators ( SECOND WARNING)

minor Other

FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Moist wiping clothes sitting out on the counter tops .

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Hot food on the hot holding unit is at 70 degrees. ( beef, pork etc)

minor Plumbing & Waste

FAILED: *44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids

dumpster lid should be closed when not in use.

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