TRAVEL CENTER TAQUERIA.

City of Dallas

8181 S LANCASTER #E · SINGING HILLS, DALLAS

Last inspected 2024.

12 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Jan 2024.

Last inspected Jan 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

100

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 17

2024

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning gloves

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

personal items need to be in designated area

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean floor, cooler and gasket and walls.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

remove wooden shelves

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Light bulb in vent hood is out

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Remove ladder from the side of the cooler

3 pts Sanitation

*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

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Need to have a sign that says inspection report available upon request.

NOV 11

2023

PASS 14 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

eliminate standing water on floor throughout the kitchen

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

properly store wet wiping towels- oberved throughout

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no CFM on site during the inspection

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

all food handlers be trained in food safety

1 pts Sanitation

*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed

store utensils in a way to prevent contamination/ one direction

3 pts Food Temperature

*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

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

observed food being stored in white trash bags- not food grade containers

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

flies observed throughout the establishment. keep trash covered when not in use

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

label food squeeze bottles

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

cooked (tscs) foods must be properly date marked in reach in cooler (including WIC)

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

replace worn cutting boards as often as needed

1 pts Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

properly store personal items in reach in cooler

2 pts Documentation & Training

*30 Food Establishment Permit

post current permit for public view

2 pts Facility Condition

*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods

Raw beef was stored over the load limit in reach in cooler (blocking air floor)

MAR 16

2023

PASS 11 violations

2 pts Other

*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

No hot water at hand sinks(electrical(damaged gas)).

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean exterior of grill to remove buildup.

3 pts Food Temperature

*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.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

Cutting boards observed not in good repair.

2 pts Other

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

Cooked ready to eat foods must be datemarked/7 days.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

All food handlers must be trained in food safety/state approved.

1 pts Other

*40 Store single-service item in original package

Invert single service to gp containers faced down.

1 pts Sanitation

*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).

1 pts Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Properly store personal items in the kitchen area.

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

Observed employee behind the counter/kitchen drinking coffee.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

SEP 12

2022

PASS 11 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Repair hole above 3- compartment sink

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace lights under venthood

1 pts Sanitation

*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)

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage

Observed cooking utensil being held up by the grill fire suppression system

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

Observed personal items of employees water bottle on top of paper towel dispenser

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

Observed flies at establishment

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Remove plastic bag from rice

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

Provide soap at hand sink

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM certificate must be on site and not expired

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items used according to law

Observed chemical spray bottle without label

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

Measured sanitizer conc. at 10 ppm. Concentration should be between 50-100 ppm for chlorine

MAR 6

2022

PASS 6 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Patch holes in FRP wall

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Use proper scoop to dispense product not bowl

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

Employee beverage observed on prep table next to cutting board

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label all food containers with common name (seasoning shakers)

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

A certified food manager shall be during all hours of operation

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Remove cardboard and food wrap lining on shelves

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JUN 18

2021

PASS 8 violations

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES PRESENT

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( IN THE LAST 90 DAYS )

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

IMPROPER DATE MARKING ( COOKED MEATS )

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

DIRTY / SOILED FLOOR DRAIN AND COVER

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

COOKED FOOD ( POT ) RESTING DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ( VENT HOOD )

DEC 21

2020

PASS 5 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE DONNING NEW GLOVES

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS )

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ( VENT HOOD )

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE (ONE KITCHEN WORKER )

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

JUL 13

2020

PASS 5 violations

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS )

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

COOKED CHICKEN NOT DATE MARKED

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES PRESENT

FEB 12

2020

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

PRONOUNCED LEAK AT AND UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS )

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

UNLABELED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ( RICE AND BEANS )

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

NO DATE MARKING OF COOKED FOOD ITEMS

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENT HOOD

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

PRONOUNCED WATER LEAK IN THE CENTER OF THE TAQUERIA

AUG 12

2019

PASS 10 violations

1 pts Other

*35 Jewelry Prohibition

EMPLOYEES

1 pts Sanitation

*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

DISCONTINUE STORING FOOD ABOVE THE FILL LINE IN RIC

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

NO RECORDS PROVIDED

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO CURRENT RECORDS

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

POST IN CUSTOMER VIEW

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

LACK OF DATEMARKING

3 pts Other

*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

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

LACK OF HAND WASHING

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

STORED WITH CUSTOMER VIEW

NOV 20

2018

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

PORK/TROMPO 67*F, GYRO MEATI/HHU 61*F

3 pts Sanitation

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

RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

LACK OF HAND WASHING

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

LACK OF DATEMAERKING IN RIC

1 pts Sanitation

*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

EMPLOYEE PREPPING FOOD ON TRASH CAN

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

PERSONAL DRINKS STORED ON PREP TABLE

3 pts Other

*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

MAY 31

2018

PASS 7 violations

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

SEAL ALL HOLE IN WALL

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

PROVIDE FOR ALL

1 pts Sanitation

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

PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLE

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

REPLACE MISSING KNOB AT 3 COMP SINK

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

SANITIZER STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS

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