DEC 7
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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VERACRUZ CAFE.
BEAT. 37/100
408 N BISHOP AVE #107 · BISHOP ARTS, DALLAS
Last inspected December 7, 2023 · passed
33 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
12 passed
VIOLATIONS
103
includes 33 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Can opener blade has food residue, shall be clean to sight
*47 Other Violations
Choke poster required
MAY 122023PASSED14 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 12
2023
PASSED
14 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
certificate expired-renew rfsm certificate
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal food designated area
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
bar dish washer 0 ppm
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed wiping cloths under cutting boards
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
repair gaskets around cooler doors
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils in hand sinks
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
provide grease catch bucket on vent a hood
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap around entrance doors
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean coolers inside, shelves
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
observed damaged food lids
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide covered receptacle in women restroom
FEB 182023PASSED15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 18
2023
PASSED
15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
Observed employee use bare hands to place chips in a bowl. Must use second barrier to dispense RTE foods.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
Ice scoop observed on top of ice. Store in a clean container.
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
Properly store personal items(jackets/purse).
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
All chemical spray bottles(dry storage area).
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Milk used for sauces observed at 66 Degrees F. Cold hold temperatures must be held at 41 Degrees F.
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Cooked RTE foods must be date marked.
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Observed live roach crawling during the inspection. Exterminate/not with Raid/Keep foods covered when not used.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Employee drinking cups observed throughout the kitchen area.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on site.
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.
Clean and organize all storage areas in the kitchen.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Detail clean walls throughout.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Queso dip observed out at room temperature(81 Degrees F). Must be maintained at 135 Degrees F/higher.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Provide chemical test strips.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean/sight/touch
*33 Service sink or one curbed cleaning facility provided
No mop sink seen.
AUG 222022PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2022
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*07 Ice use as food or cooling medium shall be made from drinking water
OBSERVED WINE BOTTLE STORED IN ICE USED TO SERVE DRINKS, DO NOT PLACE WINE BOTTLE ON ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
*31 No soap at handsink
NO AVAILABLE SOAP AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT BAR, PROVIDE.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON SURFACE OF REACH IN COOLERS, ON SURFACE OF SLUSHIE MACHINE, OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLERS, GRIME ON WALLS AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD, GRIME BUILD UP ON D
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
RENEW EXPIRED RFSM.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP, AND POOLING OF WATER, AND EXPOSED WALLS. REMOVE ALL POSSIBLE HARBORING CONDITIONS.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
OBSERVED HOLES ON CEILING AND WALLS, OBSERVED FALLING WALL BASE, REPAIR.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
OBSERVED FOOD IN REACH IN COOLERS WITHOUT DATE MARK AND CONTAINERS PAST DATE MARK USE BY DATE. DISPOSE OF FOOD PAST DATE MARK AND DARK MARK FOOD THAT HAS BEEN IN RICS FOR MORE THAT 2HRS.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
EMPLOYEES WORKING IN KITCHEN DID NOT HAVE TEXAS FOOD HANDLER CARDS, MUST OBTAIN WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER HIRE.
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
OBSERVED SMALL TRACES OF SOIL BUILD UP ON LID OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
OBSERVED BROWN RESIDUE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE(ICE SHOOT).
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS, CLEAN.
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SEP 242019PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 24
2019
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
missing current food handler cards must be have current food handler cards
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
discard food containers without date or day marking
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
cooler unit in all areas ( kitchen-bar) dirty with water dripping, food debris and soils accumulations must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking on squeeze containers at bar area and freezer unit kitchen area must be have date marking on all food containers
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floors behind equipment dirty with solis, mold and food debris in all areas must be clean all areas to avoid contamination and pest harboring
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
missing proper labels on food containers in all areas ( kitchen -bar) must be have labels on food containers in all areas ( kitchen-bar)
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe
using recycle containers and thank you bags as food containers inside cooler units must be use approved commercial containers as food containers
MAR 292019PASSED7 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 29
2019
PASSED
7 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
all equipment dirty inside and outside with food debris soils residues and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination when observed and during operational hours use as public health c
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
equipment and utensils encrusted with grease accumulation and soils residues must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*42 cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening
bar bottles dirty with dust, soils accumulations and grease residues must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions
walls and ceiling dirty with soils accumulations and grease residues must be clean to avoid contamination premises must be clean frequently during operational hours to avoid contamination
*33 Sanitizing solution intergrated in dish. machine
dish washing machine sanitizing solution zero concentration equipment must be replace or repair to avoid cross contamination sanitizing solution must be at 50 ppm Chlorine
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
cement floors with cracks and rough surfaces with waste water accumulations on cracks must be replace or repair to smooth and easy to clean surfaces
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
food containers inside cooler units without lids or covered must be have lids or covers to avoid cross contamination
SEP 142018PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 14
2018
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
prep table leg broken all equipment must be in good repair and proper condition
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
*10 Outfitter-Ice use (if cooling)
bar ice for human consumption use to maintain cold drink mixers at low temperature must be dispose and clean ice container and use ice only for human consumption ( COS ) dispose immediately
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe
using non approved recycle containers and thank you bags as food containers must be have commercial approved containers as food containers
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
missing some food handler cards must be have food handler cards on site
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
*39 Microwave safety standards
using a non approved commercial microwave must be use an approved commercial microwave
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions
floors behind equipment and dish washing area floors dirty must be clean when contamination is observed during operational hours
FEB 212018PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 21
2018
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
shelves rust and oxidize must be repair or exchange to avoid food contamination
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
equipment dirty inside and outside cooler units must be clean contamination during operational hours
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
using recycle non approved food containers must be use nsf approved containers
*39 Microwave safety standards
home microwave use must use approved commercial microwave
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit
SEP 72017PASSED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 7
2017
PASSED
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
HAND WASH SINK BEING USED FOR ANOTHER PURPOSE (LARGE CONTAINER RESTING INSIDE)
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
LIVE AND DEAD ROACHES OBSERVED
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL EMPLOYEE WATER BOTTLE RESTING ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN CONTACT WITH FRESH CILANTRO
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTHS RESTING ON CUTTING BOARD
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ITEMS RESTING DIRECTLY ON FLOOR
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DUSTY FAN, STORAGE RACK WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD UP CLEAN THE FAN COVERS OF THE REACH IN COOLER
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
COOKED CHICKEN; 120.4 F
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE REACH IN COOLER MISSING ONE
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
RAW CHICKEN SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE TO THAW
JUN 142017PASSED15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2017
PASSED
15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
COOKED CHORIZO: 46.6 F (IN THE REACH IN COOLER)
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
DENTED CAN OF TOMATO SAUCE
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
WASH HANDS BEFORE DONNING NEW GLOVES
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS RFSM ON SITE (REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS BY JUNE 30, 2017)
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR THE ENTIRE KITCHEN STAFF BY 06/ 30/ 2017
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
HAND SINK BEING USED TO RINSE MUSHROOMS IN THE KITCHEN
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR THE DISHWASHER AND SANITIZER BUCKETS
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FRUIT FLIES AND AND ANTS OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINKS RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLES
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
PERSONAL EMPLOYEE WATER BOTTLES BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AND COVER UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND SINK
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM (FECAL REMNANTS)
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM, HAND SINK, AND KITCHEN HAND SINK
NOV 32016PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 3
2016
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN DUSTY INTAKE VENT IN THE DINING AREA OF THE ESTABLISHMENT
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
REMOVE THE MOLD FROM THE FAN COVERS OF THE FRONT REACH IN REFRIGERATOR CLEAN THE PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CLEAN THE TOP SURFACE OF THE DISHWASHER
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW CHICKEN IN THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR (TEMPERATURE WAS 44.9 F ) RAW BEEF IN THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR ( TEMPERATURE WAS 48.2 F)
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
CALABAZAS WAS IN THE REFRIGERATOR DATE MARKED FOR 10/ 06 2016 FOOD DISCARDED TO BE ON THE SAFE SIDE
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FRUIT FLY FLYING AROUND THE DISHWASHER IN THE BACK OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
THAW RAW BEEF COMPLETELY SUBMERGED AND UNDER RUNNING WATER FOR LESS THAN FOUR HOURS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OPEN DRINK OF MILK RESTING ON A FOOD PREP SURFACE
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