SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

TORTILLERIA LOS GALLITOS.

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2261 SINGLETON BLVD #107 · WEST DALLAS, DALLAS

Last inspected January 10, 2024 · passed

14 of 14 inspections passed. 25 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
76
includes 25 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 10
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Restricted use pesticides

Do not use/store unapproved pesticides in food establishment

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

Date mark all prepared & commercially made products that last for more than 24 hrs

JUL 26
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label all spray bottles with their contents

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Remove all plastic covering from equipment to allow easy cleanability

JAN 18
2023
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label all chemical spray bottles with their contents

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Remove cardboard from inside of reach-in freezer

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

Do not leave dry food/ingredients exposed>seal them properly or place them in a container

AUG 22
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 One Inch Air Gap

Drain pipe must have at least 1 inch air gap

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

All utensils in dry storage/bulk item/ingredient must have handles

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Fill/seal all holes in walls

NOV 3
2021
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions

light shields dirty with dust and soils accumulations clean light fixtures and light shields in all areas ceiling dirty in all areas with dust and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cro

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

open flour bags at the back dry area must be close or have covered to avoid cross contamination

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

missing some date marks on food packages and food containers in all areas must be have date marks on food containers in all areas

MINORSanitation
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed

using single article tray for utensils must be have wrapped or dispensed using proper container

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

using thank you bags as food containers in all areas must be use approved containers as food containers

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Packaged food shall be labeled as specified in law

missing labels on food packages at self service area must be have labels food containers in all areas

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MAY 4
2021
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

ceiling dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination floors behind shelving at storage area dirty must be clean to avoid contamination

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

some lights not working at prep area must be replace or repair to proper condition

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

cooler units dirty inside in all areas must be clean to avoid cross contamination

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing employee health policies and procedures

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

back exit door and mosquito screen frame with gaps must be closed or replace repair to eliminate gaps ceiling tiles with holes and broken shields must be replace or repair to proper condition

NOV 3
2020
PASSED
10 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

a/c vent dirty with dust, soils deposits and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizer buckets during operational hours must be have sanitizer buckets at 100 ppm chlorine concentration during operational hours

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

missing labeling on food packages in front area must be label all food packages by law missing labels on food containers inside cooler units must be label food containers in all areas

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors under equipment dirty with food debris and grease deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination PIC must be ensure all floors are clean to avoid contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

utensils with encrusted oils and grease deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

ceiling tiles bulge or broken at preparation front area must be replace or repair to proper condition to avoid cross contamination ceiling water leaks on preparation areas must be fix all leaks

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

missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

vent hood dirty with soils, grease drippings and deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

using thank you bags as food containers must be use approved containers as food containers to avoid chemical contamination

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing employee health policies and procedures

MAY 4
2020
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

hot sauce at 143F inside cooler units must be proper cooling steps to avoid cross contamination from 135 F to 70 F in two hours

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

open food bags at back area inside store room must be have food inside proper food containers with covers or lids use as public health control

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors and walls close to vent hood area dirty with spills, soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

using

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

NOV 25
2019
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

ceiling dirty with soils and grease accumulations clean ceiling to avoid cross contamination floors dirty must be clean to avoid contamination

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

unused equipment dirty with grease and soils accumulations unused equipment must be clean and keep in a dry and clean location

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

lights on kitchen are not working properly must be replace or repair to proper condition

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy

fryers out the vent hood area must be keep inside vent hood area to avoid condensation buildup

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

grease trap receptacle cover with gaps allow unlawful smells must be repair or cover to avoid unlawful smells

APR 10
2019
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw pork store next to bread raw eggs together with rte food

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the coolers

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

no paper towel or shopping bag allow to wrap the food

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

damaged tiles on the ceiling

OCT 19
2018
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

cactus packages

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

Raw meat and Mexican cream store together Raw meat and veggies Store together

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

all foods in cooler

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Seal open gaps for back door

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

onion, oil box, drink

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
APR 4
2018
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Employees observed donning gloves without first washing hands. Please wash hands thoroughly before donning gloves.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

Evidence of children in back storage area. Child seat, child safety gate, misc. toys observed. Please do not allow children in the production or storage areas of a commercial kitchen. No children

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

Moist mop cloths stored on service counters and cutting boards. When not in employee's hands cloths should be stored in sanitizing solution.

MINOROther
*46 Toilets/urinals shall be provided:minimum number

Location has established an dining area in front of store. If public can sit and eat then restrooms should be available to public. Only restroom on site is in the very back of establishment past pro

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

Open top reach in coolers lacking easily readable thermometers.

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

Raw pork chorizo stored over ready to eat breads in reach in cooler near cook top.

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

Hand of knife resting on diced onions in production reach in cooler near cook top.

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

Please provide a sign or placard notifying customers that latest health inspection report is available upon request.

AUG 28
2017
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

NO TOWEL UNDER CUTTING BOARD

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

OPEN CONTAINER DRINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA

MINOROther
*21 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

ON ITEMS FOR SALE IN FRONT AREA

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

ONLY USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER

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

ALL ITEMS IN RIC

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
MAR 8
2017
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

DISCARD AFTER 7 DAY DATE MARK DATE MARK SALSA IN FRONT COOLER

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

RAW BEEF OVER VEGETABLE

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

OBSERVE LIVE BABY ROACH AT OPEN TOP COOLER

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

AT BACK HAND SINK

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

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