JAN 17
2024
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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TRAVEL CENTER TAQUERIA.
BEAT. 31/100
8181 S LANCASTER #E · SINGING HILLS, DALLAS
Last inspected January 17, 2024 · passed
17 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
12 passed
VIOLATIONS
100
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since May 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
*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.
NOV 112023PASSED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 11
2023
PASSED
14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*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)
MAR 162023PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 16
2023
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
SEP 122022PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 12
2022
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
MAR 62022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 6
2022
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*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
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JUN 182021PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 18
2021
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*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 )
DEC 212020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 21
2020
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
*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
JUL 132020PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 13
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
FEB 122020PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 12
2020
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*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
AUG 122019PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 12
2019
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
NOV 202018PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 20
2018
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
MAY 312018PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 31
2018
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*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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