Travel Center Taqueria
8181 S Lancaster #e, Dallas, TX 75241 · 75241 · Restaurant
Passed all 12 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-01-17 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 9
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning gloves
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal items need to be in designated area
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean floor, cooler and gasket and walls.
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
remove wooden shelves
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Light bulb in vent hood is out
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
Remove ladder from the side of the cooler
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw hamburger above bread in cooler, observed raw shelled eggs above RTE foods
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Need to have a sign that says inspection report available upon request.
2023-11-11 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 14
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
eliminate standing water on floor throughout the kitchen
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
properly store wet wiping towels- oberved throughout
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no CFM on site during the inspection
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
all food handlers be trained in food safety
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed
store utensils in a way to prevent contamination/ one direction
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
lamb and pork on food warmers were observed at 76F. hot holding temperature must be maintained at 135F
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
observed food being stored in white trash bags- not food grade containers
*34 Pest Control
flies observed throughout the establishment. keep trash covered when not in use
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
label food squeeze bottles
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
cooked (tscs) foods must be properly date marked in reach in cooler (including WIC)
*39 Cutting surfaces.
replace worn cutting boards as often as needed
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
properly store personal items in reach in cooler
*30 Food Establishment Permit
post current permit for public view
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
Raw beef was stored over the load limit in reach in cooler (blocking air floor)
2023-03-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
No hot water at hand sinks(electrical(damaged gas)).
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean exterior of grill to remove buildup.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed cooked tongue at 114 Degrees F. Hot holding foods must be maintained at 135 Degrees F/Higher.
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Cutting boards observed not in good repair.
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Cooked ready to eat foods must be datemarked/7 days.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
All food handlers must be trained in food safety/state approved.
*40 Store single-service item in original package
Invert single service to gp containers faced down.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
In-use utensil seen inside dry product(salt, etc).
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
Properly store personal items in the kitchen area.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed employee behind the counter/kitchen drinking coffee.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2022-09-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
Repair hole above 3- compartment sink
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace lights under venthood
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed
Fork and spoons loosely being used to pick up by customers employees ( provide dispenser machine or wrapped utensils)
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage
Observed cooking utensil being held up by the grill fire suppression system
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed personal items of employees water bottle on top of paper towel dispenser
*34 Pest Control
Observed flies at establishment
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Remove plastic bag from rice
*31 No soap at handsink
Provide soap at hand sink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM certificate must be on site and not expired
*18 Toxic items used according to law
Observed chemical spray bottle without label
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Measured sanitizer conc. at 10 ppm. Concentration should be between 50-100 ppm for chlorine
2022-03-06 Pass Routine 6
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Patch holes in FRP wall
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Use proper scoop to dispense product not bowl
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Employee beverage observed on prep table next to cutting board
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all food containers with common name (seasoning shakers)
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
A certified food manager shall be during all hours of operation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Remove cardboard and food wrap lining on shelves
2021-06-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES PRESENT
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( IN THE LAST 90 DAYS )
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
IMPROPER DATE MARKING ( COOKED MEATS )
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
DIRTY / SOILED FLOOR DRAIN AND COVER
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
COOKED FOOD ( POT ) RESTING DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR
*32 Damaged Equipment
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ( VENT HOOD )
2020-12-21 Pass Routine 5
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE DONNING NEW GLOVES
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS )
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ( VENT HOOD )
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE (ONE KITCHEN WORKER )
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
2020-07-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS )
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
COOKED CHICKEN NOT DATE MARKED
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES PRESENT
2020-02-12 Pass Routine 6
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
PRONOUNCED LEAK AT AND UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS )
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
UNLABELED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ( RICE AND BEANS )
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
NO DATE MARKING OF COOKED FOOD ITEMS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENT HOOD
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
PRONOUNCED WATER LEAK IN THE CENTER OF THE TAQUERIA
2019-08-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*35 Jewelry Prohibition
EMPLOYEES
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources
DISCONTINUE STORING FOOD ABOVE THE FILL LINE IN RIC
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
NO RECORDS PROVIDED
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO CURRENT RECORDS
*47 Handwashing signage
POST IN CUSTOMER VIEW
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
LACK OF DATEMARKING
*06 Time as PHC: Cooked and served, within 4 hours, exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded 4 hours
NO TIME PROVIDED TROMPO AND GYRO
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
LACK OF HAND WASHING
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
STORED WITH CUSTOMER VIEW
2018-11-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
PORK/TROMPO 67*F, GYRO MEATI/HHU 61*F
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
LACK OF HAND WASHING
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
LACK OF DATEMAERKING IN RIC
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources
EMPLOYEE PREPPING FOOD ON TRASH CAN
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINKS STORED ON PREP TABLE
*06 Time as PHC: Cooked and served, within 4 hours, exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded
NO TIME PROVIDED FOR TROMPO/ GYRO MEAT
2018-05-31 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL ALL HOLE IN WALL
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*35 Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLE
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPLACE MISSING KNOB AT 3 COMP SINK
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
SANITIZER STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
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