SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

TORTILLA FACTORY AND FOOD.

BEAT. 40/100

2915 COMMUNITY DR #106 · BACHMAN LAKE, DALLAS

Last inspected October 26, 2023 · passed

24 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
88
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 26
2023
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

current inspection report not displayed or sign

MINORSanitation
*36 Wet wiping cloths shall be laundered daily.

soiled cloth sitting in counter

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

provide thermometer

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

observed employees cutting chicken without gloves

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

all prepared food wiyhout date mark

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

sanitizer bucket without sanitizer

FEB 10
2023
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Arrange raw meats in RIC to avoid cross-contamination. Observed raw chicken over RTE food and raw beef over RTE sauces in different cooler

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean inside dirty microwave

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Do not store medicine/vitamins above food product (flour)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Date mark food in RICs if kept longer than 24 hours (cooked beef, cooked beans)

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

Observed personal food stored directly on top of lettuce inside RIC

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Repair light under venthood

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean floor by 3-comp sink

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Service grease trap every 3 months, unless told otherwise by water department with official documentation (8-19-22)

CRITICALSanitation
*31 No soap at handsink

provide at every hand wash station

MAR 4
2022
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

Observed grab-and-go items without manufacturer label.

MINOROther
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

Must datemark food.

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Observed no paper towels at handsink.

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Observed gaps at back door.

MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Store all personal items in appropriate place.

SEP 27
2021
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Rice 123, picadillo 122, refried beans 102; Degrees F.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Expired milk inside reach in cooler.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

Observed product in grab-and-go cooler without proper labels.

MINOROther
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

Datemark all prepared product held longer than 24 hrs with a use by date not to exceed 7 days.

MINORSanitation
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Replace residential equipment with commercial-2 reach in freezers an a microwave.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

Seal handsink to wall properly.

JAN 28
2021
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw beef over RTE

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Observed chemical spray bottle not labeled

CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions

Cool in smaller portions in ice

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

Date mark salsas

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

Provide soap and paper towels at hand sinks

MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Observed cardboard used as liner in RIC

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Observed food placed on floor

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

Observed cups used as scoops in dry product.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal hand sink and 3-comp sink to wall

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide trash with lid in restroom

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JUL 20
2020
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Gloves single use

Do not wash gloves. Wash hands and change gloves.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - air gap

Provide 1-inch air gap under 3-comp sink

MINOROther
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

Do not shut off hot water

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Use hand sink for handwash only

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Do not use cardboard as a shelf liner.

MINORSanitation
*44 Refuse/recyclables to be stored in proper contain.

Keep area outside clean of debris

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash sign at hand sink

DEC 19
2019
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed boiled tomatoes and tomatillos sitting in large pots on prep table at ambient temperature with no time control.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Service grease trap at least once every 3 months.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions

Tomatoes and tomatillos cooled improperly: large container at ambient temperature.

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed cardboard and foil used as shelf liner.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide lid for trash in womens' restroom

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

Observed cup used as scoop. Scoop must have handle.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash sign at hand wash station.

MAY 9
2019
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

MOP

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
OCT 22
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

chlorine test strips needed

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

all employees that work directly with food preparation must obtain a valid food handler certificate

APR 26
2018
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

both ladies do not have handlers card

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

have one on site at all times

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date

date mark all prepared foods/produce

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

no towels at handsink

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

cover hamburgers stored in coolers

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

objects in handsink

OCT 31
2017
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

date mark all prepared foods

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

keep invoices on site

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

meat at 85F needs to be above

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

keep invoices on site

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (

establishment needs to have written procedures for employees to report foodborne symptoms or ask for dr note when returning to work

APR 6
2017
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

sliced ham stored adjacent to raw beef inside the reach in cooler.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

all employees that work directly with food preparation must obtain a valid food handler card.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

current grease trap tickets needed

OCT 5
2016
PASSED
8 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

cover food that is placed adjacent to a dusty blowing fan

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

raw beef at 53 degrees F

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

ric set above 41 degrees F

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food obtained from sources that comply with applicable laws

label salsa for individual sale

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

used as a sink to wash plates

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

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