SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

TORTILLERIA GALINDO.

YOUR CALL. 55/100

2475 S COCKRELL HILL RD STE 300 · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS

Last inspected February 8, 2024 · passed

14 of 15 inspections passed, 1 failed. 23 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
14 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
100
includes 23 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 8
2024
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

OBSERVED WET CLOTH ON SURFACE. STORE WET CLOTH IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN FLOORS.

CRITICALSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

OBSERVED WARPED SPATULA, DISPOSE OF DAMAGED UTENSIL TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

FRAME AND POST CFM.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

NAME OF OWNER ON HEALTH PERMIT DOES NOT MATCH NAME OF OWNER ON TAX PERMIT. UPDATE HEALTH PERMIT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD DID NOT HAVE FOOD HANDLER CARDS, OBTAIN

AUG 2
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

establishment using grocery bags to hold hot food, use approved food state bags

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket when not in use

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean surface of storage containers, clean underneath 3 comp sink.

FEB 9
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed foods stored above RTE/produce in RIC, arrange properly to prevent cross contamination

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

update name of owner on health permit.

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

clean the white storage shelves used to store clean utensils.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets of equipment, clean surfaces of equipment.

JUN 10
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Provide sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

OBSERVED PACKAGED SALSA IN REACH IN COOLER WITH NO DATE MARK, PROVIDE DATE MARK.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVES, CLEAN.

CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Restricted use pesticides

OBSERVED HOME USE RAID SPRAY CAN IN KITCHEN. NO HOME USE PESTICIDES ALLOWED.

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

OBSERVED LARGE POTS STORE UPRIGHT AND UNCOVERED.

DEC 9
2021
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not onsite.

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

no observed date marks on food in True RIC. date mark food.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Pico and red salsa do not have label, is being packaged to sell. LABEL.

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

post sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

observed employees not washing hand before donning gloves. WASH HANDS BEFORE DONNING GLOVES.

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

observed raw fajita taco meat stored above flour tortillas in reach in cooler, arrange properly to prevent cross contamination.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

grime observed on wire storage shelve.

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

observed wet cloths on food contact surfaces, STORE IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

prep reach in cooler observed at 51F. adjust or repair.

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

observed sliced ham in prep ric at 49.3F, repair or adjust reach in cooler.

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MAR 17
2021
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

salsa and capirotada containers that are packaged at establishemnt are missing date mark

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Label - Nutrition Labeling

chips packaged and sold at establishment do not have food label. provide food label.

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

spray bottles with toxic chemicals were observed not labeled with name of contents.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

missing thermometer in reach in freezer and cooler. provide and make easily accessible.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

label squeeze bottles and shakers with name of contents.

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

MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine sanitizer observed at 200PPM, must be between 50-100PPM

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

Texas Food handler cards not available for employees that were working with food.

AUG 26
2020
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <

untreated eggs left at room temperature, untreated eggs must be kept in working cold hold equipment.

JAN 22
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine exposure time table

chlorine sanitizer at 0 PPM, change ever 2-4 hours.

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

cove base located next to 3 comp sink is coming off. repair

JUL 26
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

FRP wall behind 3 comp sink is open. seal and adhere to wall.

JAN 22
2019
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

heavy water damaged ceiling tiles.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

oil used for tortilla machine, was above food product.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

label spray bottle with name of food content.

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

date mark salsa that is being sold.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

label package of salsa and sugar gorditas with common name.

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

dust accumulation on intake vent. clean.

JUL 11
2018
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Cloth need to go back into sanitizer bucket when not in use.

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

Sliced tomato at 47.4F

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

Prep cooler and turbo cooler not at required temperature of 41 or below.

MINOROther
*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip

Oil cans above flour and food product.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

Clean seals of reach in coolers.

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Replace water damaged ceiling tiles.

JAN 2
2018
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

salsa at 49.4 in RIC.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

no sanitizing solution used, cleaning of counters was done with wet cloth. Informed/ Corrected

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

RIC not cooling properly, recorded temp of cooler at 49.9 F

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

Date mark heavy pots in RIC I.

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Keep cloths in bucket when not in use.

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours

Thaw under running water, do not thaw meat at RT. Informed/Corrected

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

Utensils need to dry in a clean and dry area.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floors and seals of RICs

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair/replace damaged ceiling tiles.

NOV 28
2017
PASSED
15 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

beef @ 115 F

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

cabbage had slime and mold

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

raw chicken above raw beef(Chicken needs to be below)

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

spray bottles need to be labeled

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

need date mark for packaged salsa that is for sale

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

date mark food items in RIC

MINORSanitation
*32 Dissasembled Equipment & Utensils- cleaning

clean all tortilla machines

MINORSanitation
*33 Manual ware washing, sink compartment requirement

leak in 3 compartment sink

MINORSanitation
*35 Outer Clothing, Clean Condition

have a designated area for employees personal items

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration

proper thawing of beef

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

handles touching spices

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

cannot reuse single service food container as scoop

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean seals in RIF and RIC

AUG 29
2017
FAILED
19 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

PROVIDE NSF APPROVED FOR OPEN FOODS : PREPACKAGE MAKE READY COOLER ARE NOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING TORTILLA WITH BARE HANDS

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

BLANKET STORED ON FOOD ; TOWEL STORED ON TOP OF FOOD

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

CHICKEN STORED ON PREP TABLE AT 87.5*F, STEAK 72.7*F

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

TOWEL STORED ON EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE

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

PROVIDE FOR ALL

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

OBSERVED FLIES ON FOOD ITEMS : NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS PROVIDED

CRITICALSanitation
*14 Wash hands after all other activities

LACK OF HAND WASHING

MINOROther
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

REMOVE ALL

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

PERSONAL DRINKS STORED ON FLOOR

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

PROVIDE FOR ALL

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

FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE FOR ALL

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

LABEL ALL

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

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

SLICED TOMATOES 49.6*F, HAM 61.5*F, SALSA 73.1*F

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

TABLE STORED IN FRONT OF SINK

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

MAR 14
2017
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

ALL SALSAS IN RIC

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours

THAW UNDER COLD WATER

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

DISCARD FOOD PAST 7 DAYS

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

INSIDERIC

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING ONLY

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