SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

TORTILLERIA EL CHARRACO.

BEAT. 41/100

11055 DENNIS RD STE #1 · PRESTON HOLLOW, DALLAS

Last inspected September 14, 2023 · passed

21 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
16 passed
VIOLATIONS
108
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 14
2023
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Plumbing design, construction, and installation
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINOROther
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
MAR 7
2023
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

DO NOT PLACE RAW CHICKEN ABOVE RAW PORK .

CRITICALPest Activity
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

MAINTAIN CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECORD ON SITE. KEEP FIRST AID KIT ON SITE.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM DRY STORAGE AREA.

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

PORK 116'F,

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

RAISE WALL HEIGHT, BETWEEN DRY STORAGE AND RESTROOM, TO CEILING.

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

SALSA BOWLS.

AUG 12
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

ORGANIZE YOUR STORAGE AREA.

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO CHEWING GUM IN FOOD PERP. AREA ALLOWED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
JAN 13
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED A GLASS OF BEVERAGE ON FOOD PREP. TABLE.

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

ANY PREPACKAGED FOOD. FOR EXAMPLE , SALSA CONTAINERS FROM FRONT COOLER.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN FLOOR OF TRASH ESPECIALLY AREA UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap

OBSERVED OWNER WASHED HER HANDS WITH SOAP FOR 10 SECONDS, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU WASH YOUR HANDS FOR 20 SECONDS.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ICE CHEST

JUN 8
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST A SIGN "A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request. "

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

INSTALL SPLASH GUARD TO HAND SINK OR MOVE MEAT SLICER AWAY FROM HAND SINK.

MINOROther
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
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DEC 9
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST A SIGN "A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request ".

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

ABOVE FREEZERS.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

CLOSE ANY OPENING FROM WALLS, CEILING . REPAIR GASKET FROM FREEZER

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
JUN 16
2020
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*45 First Aid
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST SIGN "A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request ".

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

NO STONE BOWL ALLOWED.

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

LABEL YOUR PREPACKAGED SALSAS CONTAINERS FROM CUSTOMER SELF SERVE COOLER MOVE IT BEHIND THE COUNTER

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

STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY

MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

ABOVE FREEZER

JAN 8
2020
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*45 First Aid
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AFTER WASH WITH SANITIZER

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

POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request"

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

DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

PROVIDE TEST STRIPS

JUN 3
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

STained ceiling tile

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

Manufactured food products without lables

MINORSanitation
*45 Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable

Attached peg board

NOV 21
2018
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Labels left on "clean" dishes

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

Salas held at 68.2 degrees

CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

Cooling cooked meat on the counter at 64.7 degrees

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
CRITICALChemical Safety
*18 Toxic items used according to law

Raid

SERIOUSSanitation
*09 Consumer self-service ready-to-eat food provided with suitable utensils that protect food from c

Missing sneeze gaurds

MINORSanitation
*45 n a consumer area, wall and ceiling surfaces and decorative items kept clean

Cloth door in need of cleaning

JUN 4
2018
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 No reuse of toxics container for food storage
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Pre-packaged foods without lables

SERIOUSOther
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Cooked meat on the stove without a heat source at 96.2 degrees

MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
DEC 12
2017
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*45 Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable

PEg board direct mount to the walll

MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Masa and Flour

CRITICALChemical Safety
*18 Toxic items used according to law

Raid and Black Flag

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Beans uncovered

DEC 4
2017
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Packaged food - TCS foods without labels

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

Raw shell eggs stored over cooked foods Defrosting and washing dishes int he sane set of sinks

CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

Stock pot of meat from the day before at 57.4 degrees

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

Thawed in standing water

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
MINOROther
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed

Single service dispensed with the eating portion on top

CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Pesticides/ toxic tracking powder

Raid

MINOROther
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

Back room

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

Green salsa at 80.4 degrees without refrigeration

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SEP 14
2017
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

dust on the ceiling inside the kitchen area

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law

label the salsa intended for sale

MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

repair/replace holes in the ceiling throughout the facility.

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

raw eggs stored on a shelf above raw meats. Eggs must be stored on the lowest shelf inside the ric

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

paper towels needed in the restroom

APR 6
2017
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

Cooling cooked meat without the benfit of refrigeration Pork at 111.2 degress Pork in red sauce at 124.6 degrees

MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Green sulsa held on the counter at 83.5 degrees

MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Label - declaration of the quantity
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Rolled up paper bags used for food containers

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
OCT 25
2016
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Gelatin dessert

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

Masa

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

Auto repair tools in the kitchen storage area

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Garage Door

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
CRITICALSanitation
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

Washing dishes and washing pork skins in the same set of sinks

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