SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

TORTILLERIA MICHOACAN TAQUERIA Y POLLERIA.

BEAT. 40/100

13517 MONTFORT PL #105 · FAR NORTH DALLAS, DALLAS

Last inspected July 9, 2020 · passed

22 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
9 passed
VIOLATIONS
69
includes 22 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 9
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

chlorine test strips needed on site

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

rusty appearance on the racks/shelves inside the walk in cooler

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
JAN 16
2020
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

Ground beef (raw) was stored above RTE foods (lettuce, salsas).

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Food manager must obtain RFSM certificate.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

All employees must go through food handler training.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Hand wash stations must be provided with disposable hand towels.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Several fruit flies were observed around the tortilla maker.

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Tortilla flour was found directly on floor. Must be at least 6 inches above ground.

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

Ice scoop should be placed in a ice dispenser.

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Grease stains were found on the walls by the cooking station.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Walk in cooler has insufficient lighting, needs a new light fixture.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Air ducts show signs of water damage.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Other Violations

Obtain a copy of food permit for display.

JUL 17
2019
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw chicken and raw eggs stored on a shelf above ready to eat foods; place poultry and raw eggs on the bottom shelf to avoid contaminating ready to eat and/or cooked foods

CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

sneeze guard needed at the front where the salsas are

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

observed a en employee preparing food without a hair restraint

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

replenish every paper towel dispenser.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

no invoices on file

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

a bottle of windex cleaner stored next to bags of tortillas on the food prep table

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

a bag of rice and a bag of pinto beans stored on the floor in the dry storage room.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

grease trap records needed on site

JAN 17
2019
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

replenish every paper towel dispenser

MINOROther
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

chlorine test strips needed

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager by next inspection

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

raw foods stored above and adjacent to ready to eat and pre cooked foods inside the walk in cooler

MINOROther
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

package of bacon with a use by date of 12/3/2018; golden royal half gallon milk with a date of january 9 2018

CRITICALSanitation
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

carton of cacti stored directly under the hand wash sink

JUL 18
2018
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

do not store cloth towels underneath cutting boards

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the shelves inside the walk in cooler thoroughly; rusted shelves

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

replenish all paper towel dispensers

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

raw bacon and raw chorizo stored on the top shelf of the reach in cooler adjacent to ready to eat items

CRITICALFood Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

water from the three-compartment sink measured at 103 degrees F

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JAN 29
2018
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw beef stored adjacent to cooked foods inside the walk in cooler

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

leaking pipe under the three-compartment sink

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 PIC ensures food handlers properly trained
MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

pots and pans stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

chlorine test strips needed on site

AUG 18
2017
PASSED
13 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to washWhen to wash hands after coughing/sneezing/eating/etc

After consuming a beverage without a straw

SERIOUSOther
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer

Re-serving hot sauce

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

Refried beans on the counter at 51.7 degrees

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Using a disposal cup without a handle for food serving

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*37 Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice

The ice bin is undrained

CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- ingredients from ambient within 4 hours to 41øF

open canned peppers at 50.7 degrees

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

Observed employee consumer a beverage from an open container at the food preparation area

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw shell eggs stored over raw meat Raw meat stored over RTE tortilla's

MINORSanitation
*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.

Two drain boards needed

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

Country Crock containers

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Lack of hand washing after consuming a beverage

FEB 21
2017
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

3 compartment sink pipe

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

plastic spoons at the coffee station

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

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MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
OCT 25
2016
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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