Veracruz Cafe

Year by year

Inspections

1. Dec 7, 2023 Routine Score 96
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Clean Sight and Touch

     Can opener blade has food residue, shall be clean to sight

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Other Violations

     Choke poster required

2. May 12, 2023 Follow-up Score 81
   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     RFSM - Not On Site

     certificate expired-renew rfsm certificate

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     personal food designated area

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

     bar dish washer 0 ppm

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

     provide sign about inspection report

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     store food 6 inches off the floor

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

     observed wiping cloths under cutting boards

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

     repair gaskets around cooler doors

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

     observed utensils in hand sinks

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

     provide label for food storage containers

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

     provide grease catch bucket on vent a hood

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

     repair gap around entrance doors

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean coolers inside, shelves

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

     observed damaged food lids

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

     provide covered receptacle in women restroom

3. Feb 18, 2023 Routine Score 71
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     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.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

     Ice scoop observed on top of ice. Store in a clean container.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Lockers to be used to store personal items

     Properly store personal items(jackets/purse).

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Toxic items stored above food/utensils

     All chemical spray bottles(dry storage area).

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

     Cooked RTE foods must be date marked.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Pest control-routine inspections for

     Observed live roach crawling during the inspection. Exterminate/not with Raid/Keep foods covered when not used.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     Employee drinking cups observed throughout the kitchen area.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     RFSM - Not On Site

     No RFSM on site.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Clean facilities as often as necessary.

     Clean and organize all storage areas in the kitchen.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

     Detail clean walls throughout.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

     Provide chemical test strips.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Clean Sight and Touch

     Clean/sight/touch

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Service sink or one curbed cleaning facility provided

     No mop sink seen.

4. Aug 22, 2022 Routine Score 82
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     No soap at handsink

     NO AVAILABLE SOAP AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT BAR, PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     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 DRAINS, GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVES, GRIME BUILD UP ON LARGE WHITE CHIP CONTAINERS, GRIME BUILD UP ON WALL NEXT TO VENT HOOD, CLEAN.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     RFSM Certificate - Not Display

     RENEW EXPIRED RFSM.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

     OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP, AND POOLING OF WATER, AND EXPOSED WALLS. REMOVE ALL POSSIBLE HARBORING CONDITIONS.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Premises shall be maintained in good repair

     OBSERVED HOLES ON CEILING AND WALLS, OBSERVED FALLING WALL BASE, REPAIR.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

     EMPLOYEES WORKING IN KITCHEN DID NOT HAVE TEXAS FOOD HANDLER CARDS, MUST OBTAIN WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER HIRE.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

     OBSERVED SMALL TRACES OF SOIL BUILD UP ON LID OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Clean Sight and Touch

     OBSERVED BROWN RESIDUE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE(ICE SHOOT).

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

     OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS, CLEAN.

5. Mar 24, 2020 Routine Score 100
6. Sep 24, 2019 Routine Score 84
   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

     missing current food handler cards must be have current food handler cards

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

     discard food containers without date or day marking

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     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

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     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)

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     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

7. Mar 29, 2019 Routine Score 90
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     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 control bottle racks dirty at bar area must be clean to avoid cross contamination

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

     equipment and utensils encrusted with grease accumulation and soils residues must be clean to avoid cross contamination

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     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

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     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

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Physical 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

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     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

8. Sep 14, 2018 Routine Score 82
   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

     prep table leg broken all equipment must be in good repair and proper condition

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

   • Severity not stated 4 points

     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

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

     missing some food handler cards must be have food handler cards on site

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Microwave safety standards

     using a non approved commercial microwave must be use an approved commercial microwave

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions

     floors behind equipment and dish washing area floors dirty must be clean when contamination is observed during operational hours

9. Feb 21, 2018 Routine Score 87
   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

     shelves rust and oxidize must be repair or exchange to avoid food contamination

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

     equipment dirty inside and outside cooler units must be clean contamination during operational hours

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

     missing writing employee health policies

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

     using recycle non approved food containers must be use nsf approved containers

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Microwave safety standards

     home microwave use must use approved commercial microwave

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

     missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

10. Sep 7, 2017 Routine Score 82
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      HAND WASH SINK BEING USED FOR ANOTHER PURPOSE (LARGE CONTAINER RESTING INSIDE)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

      LIVE AND DEAD ROACHES OBSERVED

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      PERSONAL EMPLOYEE WATER BOTTLE RESTING ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN CONTACT WITH FRESH CILANTRO

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      WIPING CLOTHS RESTING ON CUTTING BOARD

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      FOOD ITEMS RESTING DIRECTLY ON FLOOR

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      DUSTY FAN, STORAGE RACK WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD UP CLEAN THE FAN COVERS OF THE REACH IN COOLER

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

      COOKED CHICKEN; 120.4 F

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

      PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE REACH IN COOLER MISSING ONE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

      RAW CHICKEN SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE TO THAW

11. Jun 14, 2017 Routine Score 72
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      COOKED CHORIZO: 46.6 F (IN THE REACH IN COOLER)

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      DENTED CAN OF TOMATO SAUCE

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

      WASH HANDS BEFORE DONNING NEW GLOVES

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      NO CITY OF DALLAS RFSM ON SITE (REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS BY JUNE 30, 2017)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

      PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR THE ENTIRE KITCHEN STAFF BY 06/ 30/ 2017

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      HAND SINK BEING USED TO RINSE MUSHROOMS IN THE KITCHEN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

      PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR THE DISHWASHER AND SANITIZER BUCKETS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

      FRUIT FLIES AND AND ANTS OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINKS RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLES

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

      PERSONAL EMPLOYEE WATER BOTTLES BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AND COVER UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND SINK

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Physical Facilities Premises

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM (FECAL REMNANTS)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM, HAND SINK, AND KITCHEN HAND SINK

12. Nov 3, 2016 Routine Score 89
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      CLEAN DUSTY INTAKE VENT IN THE DINING AREA OF THE ESTABLISHMENT

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      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

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      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)

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

      FRUIT FLY FLYING AROUND THE DISHWASHER IN THE BACK OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours

      THAW RAW BEEF COMPLETELY SUBMERGED AND UNDER RUNNING WATER FOR LESS THAN FOUR HOURS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      OPEN DRINK OF MILK RESTING ON A FOOD PREP SURFACE