Torteria Insurgentes
3701 W Northwest Hwy #310, Dallas, TX 75220 · 75220 · Restaurant
Passed all 15 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-12-01 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
maintain cold holding temps at 41 degrees F or below tomatoes sliced reading 64 degrees F, onions (diced) reading 46 degrees F, lettuce reading 46 degrees F
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the ground (bag of sugar)
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide a covered trashcan for womens restroom
2023-06-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
maintain food at 41 degrees F or below for cold holding
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
label squeeze bottles
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
label bulk container
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide covered trash can for female products in womens restroom
2022-12-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*27 Cool TCS foods using other effective means
Observed cooked foods being cooled incorrectly.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace missing floor tiles underneath pass thru window. Floor observed not in good repair, WIC. Service RIC's, cook station (running high).
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed employee drinking cup on food prep counter.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Encrusted grease buildup, side grill.
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
Observed staff member just wash dishes off. Must wash, rinse, sanitize all.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed grilled chicken at 49.5 Degrees F in RIC.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label all squeeze bottles (sauces) with common name.
2022-03-31 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
2021-10-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
PPM in sani sink is low
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Register food manager certificate with the city of Dallas
*10 Food thermometer cleaned before use
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2021-03-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair hot water faucet at hand sink
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Do not store raw chicken above raw meat in rich in cooler
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Register food manager certificate with the city of Dallas
2020-09-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Provide food manager certificate by October 1st. 2020
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Denatured 5 pounds of ham and bacon at 57'F Denatured 4 pounds of mushroom held at 53'F Denatured 3 pounds of cow tongs held at 51F Denatured 3 pounds of shredded chicken held at 51'F Denatured 1
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Maintain reach in cooler at 41'F or below.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
milk in walk in cooler
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Life roach observed
*22 PIC to ensure no unapproved indiv in food prep are
Food handlers must have food handler certificate
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
2020-03-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean Mold inside ice machine
2019-10-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Do not drink at prep area
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not store sani bucket in hand sink
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cactus 60F, ham 56F. Maintain at 41F or below
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
2019-04-30 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
ALL FOOD MANGERS MOST REGISTERED WITH CIY OF DALLAS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*18 Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale
DEGREASEN STORED NEXT TO FOOD AT COOKING LINE
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
SEVERAL PANS OF COOK BEEF OBSERVED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
DO NOT STORE BREAD IN GROCERY BAGS-USED FOOD CONTAINERS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EMPLOYEE'S STORE PERSONAL DRINKS IN COOKING AREA
*39 Cutting surfaces.
REPLACE DAMAGE CUTTING BOARD AND ALSO NO STORAGE OF UTENSIL ON COOLER DOORS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DETAIL CLEAN GRILL TO REMOVE BUILD UP
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
FLOOR IN SMALL BAKERY AREA NOT IN GOOD CONDITION REPAIR LEAKS Replace MISSING CEILING TILES DRY STORAGE AREA
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
MOST KEEP HOT FOOD HOT.
2018-10-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
2018-03-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
2017-09-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
taco, meat,
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
no shopping bags all to wrap food
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2017-04-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
Salsa - this is a repeated violation
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
Tortas
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Raw wood tortilla presses
2016-10-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
Squirt bottles of hot sauce
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
WIR
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Squirt bottles of hot sauce
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Lack of wiping rag water
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Pine wooden tortilla press
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