Velvet Taco
11700 Preston Rd #600, Dallas, TX 75230 · 75230 · Restaurant
Passed all 12 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-01-23 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
store ice scooper with handle up
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
unapproved thawing method (thawing at room temp)
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide chlorine test strips
*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location
cannot store food on top od the trash can (tortilla chips on top of trash can
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light out under vent hood
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaky faucet by dishwasher
2023-07-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
maintain cold holding temperature at 41 degrees F, or below for RIC (reading 56 degrrees F, fish reading 57 degrees F)
*14 Gloves single use
employees must take off gloves wash hands after a task
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark items that have been in the RIC/WIC for more than 24 hours; discard after 7 days
*32 Damaged Equipment
Damaged equipment (RIC wont shut)
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels for hand sink in the restroom
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed fruit flies
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean floor
*18 Restricted use pesticides
cannot use raid in the kitchen
2023-02-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
raw food can't be above ready to eat food
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
sanitizer too low
*35 Hair Restraints effective
employees must have hair cover
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
sanitizer buckets need to be off the floor
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floor
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
womens restroom needs a covered trash can
2022-08-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Can opener blade
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Flies observed
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
2022-02-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM must be current and on site
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
All wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer bucket
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Women's restroom must have covered receptacle
*47 Permit/license posted
Post food establishment permit
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label bulk container (flour) near frying area
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
Store lid for condiments and taco accessories can not be on trash can
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Food arrangement in WIF: Observed Package brisket at bottom with chicken
2021-08-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leak at 3 comp sink
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Flies observed
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
2021-02-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Water and flour containers
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Discard dented cans
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
register food manager certificate with the city of Dallas
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
2020-08-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Fruit flies and flies observed
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Replace dead bulb
*31 No soap at handsink
2020-02-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
vent hood
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Do not store employee drink with other food items
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not store utensils in hand sink
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair pipe leak under 3 comp sink
2019-09-17 Pass Routine 5
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Soup held at 41'F
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2019-03-26 Pass Routine 2
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
2018-09-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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