Cesar's Tacos

Year by year

Inspections

1. Dec 26, 2023 Routine Score 88
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Clean Sight and Touch

     Can opener blade observed w/ heavy rust/food accumulation

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

     Do not line shelves/cart (cart w/ eggs in walk-in cooler) with cardboard

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Pest control-routine inspections for

     Flies observed in establishment

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

     Rust on blade contaminating all foods that can opener used to open

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     Keep ice scoop handle off ice/above ice

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     Clean food debris in coolers

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

     Fix broken floor tiles

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

     Get all new employees (that have already worked more than 30 days) food handlers

2. May 3, 2023 Routine Score 86
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep

     Observed cooks wash hands with gloves still on & didn't change afterwards

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

     Foods at beginning of inspection had already been off heat for 1 hr & 30 min. still at 110-115 F

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

     Do not line shelves with cardboard

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Pest control-routine inspections for

     Roaches & flies observed throughout inspection

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

     Cover all foods to avoid contamination

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

     Replace gaskets for reach-in cooler in kitchen area

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     Clean vent hood filters

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Unnecessary articles prohibited

     Get rid of any equipment (grill) that isn't working or being used

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     RFSM Certificate - Not Display

     Post food manager certificate

3. Nov 21, 2022 Routine Score 88
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

     Rice and Beans not cooled within 2 hours to get to appropriate temperature (70 F)

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

     Walk-in cooler observed at 50 F

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

     Get food handler certificates for new employees>must get within 30 days of hiring

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

     Place wiping clothes in sanitizer solution between use

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Cutting surfaces.

     Replace cutting boards

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

     Clean floors of any food debris

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Premises shall be maintained in good repair

     Fix hole in kitchen by 3-compartment sink

4. Mar 26, 2022 Routine Score 84
   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Hair Restraints effective

     All staff handling food/ice must restrain hair.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

     Label drink/juice containers near front window.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Individual, disposable towels

     No paper towels at th hand sink, kitchen. Replace missing towel dispenser at back hand sink.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil

     Properly store dirty/wet wiping towels.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

     Label brown sugar and flour containers.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     Detail clean dirty filters, vent a hood, at once.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

     Remove heavy build up at side of grills.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

     Observed hot food out of temperature. Must maintain hot foods at 135 Degrees F or higher(fajita meat 89 Degrees F).

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

     Observed use by date for refried beans(WIC).

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Cool TCS foods using other effective means

     Observed staff cooling refried beans at room[temperature].

5. Jun 3, 2021 Routine Score 75
   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Premises shall be maintained in good repair

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

     missing employee health policies and procedures

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Indoor Trash Can Cover

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     First Aid

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Ventilation systems:no public health hazard

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions

     premises dirty outside property must be clean to avoid contamination

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Receptacles prevent debris, insect, rodents, allow for cleaning

     recover oil container dirty and open lid must be replace or repair to proper condition including floors

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Grease Trap Location

     grease trap with vent broken must be replace or repair to proper condition

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

6. Nov 30, 2020 Follow-up Score 86
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

     missing employee health policies and procedures

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Food thermometers provided and accessible

     missing food thermometers inside cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

     food containers inside WI cooler units with out lids or covers must be have cover or lids to avoid cross contamination

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

     missing some date marking on food containers inside WI cooler must be have date marks on all food containers in all areas

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Premises shall be maintained in good repair

     floors tiles inside kitchen area broken or loose must be replace or repair to proper condition external floors closed to entry area with holes and dirty stagnant water must be repair to avoid stagnant water and unlawful smells water accumulations must be reduce to avoid pest harboring

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     First Aid

     missing first aid kit on site must be have first aid kit on site

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     No soap at handsink

     soap dispensers not working in all hand sinks must be replace or repair to proper condition

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

     walls and ceiling dirty with soils and grease deposits must be clean or replace to avoid cross contamination

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Ventilation systems:no public health hazard

     vent hood dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination use as public hazard control fan cover vents inside WI cooler fans dirty with soils and dust accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

7. Nov 19, 2020 Routine Score 65
   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

     roaches activity observed during inspection must be contact pest management to eliminate pest

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Food Labeling- with common name of the food

     missing food labels in all food containers must be label all food containers to avoid cross contamination

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

     3c sink have zero concentration of chlorine sanitizing solution must be at: 50 ppm chlorine concentration to avoid cross contamination

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

     shelving inside cooler units rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition thermometers not working properly must be replace or repair to proper condition

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

     cooking equipment dirty with encrusted grease and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

     vent hood dirty with soils and grease drippings must be clean to avoid cross contamination

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

     using recycle containers and thank you bags as food containers must be have approved containers as food containers to avoid chemical contamination

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

     missing date marking on food containers in different areas must be have date marks on food containers in all areas

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

     floors behind equipment dirty with soils, food debris and grease accumulation must be clean all floor surfaces to avoid contamination ceiling at front cooking area dirty with drippings and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination walls with soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

     raw food bags in top of vegetables and cooked food must be separate containers from raw and cooked containers

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     First Aid

     expired date at first aid kit must be have current first aid kit

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

     missing employee health policies and procedures

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

     hand sink with utensils and clean equipment must be only for hand washing

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Handler-Certificate Not on site

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

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Premises shall be maintained in good repair

     ceiling at back preparation areas pealing off paint and material must be replace or repair to proper condition ceiling at front area close to vent hood with burned marks and black smoke marks must be replace or repair to proper condition

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     No soap at handsink

     missing soap at hand sink back area must be have soap in all hand sinks

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

     food containers inside WI cooler units with lid or covers must be have lids or covers in all food containers in all areas

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Premises free of litter

     external premises dirty with litter, debris and stagnant water must be clean to avoid contamination and pest harboring

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

     cooler units in all areas dirty with food debris, spills, blood and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

     missing sanitizing strips to check chemical concentration must be have sanitizing strips to verified chemical concentration

8. Apr 6, 2020 Routine Score 89
   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Loosely cover cooling foods

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Maintain in Good Repair

     BROKEN GASKETS

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Lockers to be used to store personal items

9. Mar 13, 2020 Routine Score 69
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Sanitization after Cleaning

     equipment and utensils dirty must be clean and sanitize after cleaning

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

     raw food containers mixed with cooked containers must be separate food containers in order

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

     vent hood dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

     WI cooler unit door gasket broken door must be replace or repair to maintain proper food temperature equipment must be in good repair and proper adjustment

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Food Labeling- with common name of the food

     missing labels in food containers in all areas must be have labels in all food containers

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

     a/c vents dirty with grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

     missing sanitizing solutions in all areas must be have sanitizing solutions in all areas missing test trips must be have test strips in all areas

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     First Aid

     first aid kit missing must be have first aid kit

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

     missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

     missing current food handlers cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Outdoor effectively prevent pooling

     clean all outdoors from debris

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

     missing writing employee health policies

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

     cooking equipment with encrusted grease and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

     PIC must be discard food containers with out date or day information

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

     floors, ceiling and walls dirty with spills, grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

     gaps at entry back door -broken weather strip- must be repair to proper condition

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

     missing date marking in food containers must be have date mark in all food containers

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

     food without lids or covered inside WI cooler unit must be cover or have lids to avoid cross contamination

10. Sep 5, 2019 Routine Score 86
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

      Tested at 10 ppm

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - accessible

      Equipment stored inside sink.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Approved Food Contact Equip.

      Replace residential freezer and microwave with commercial units.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Employee personal food observed on cutting board.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Clean fan cover in WIC.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI

11. Mar 1, 2019 Routine Score 82
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

      egg and ham 80'f

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      provide containers and lids for all foods in wic

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

      taco

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      expired RFSM

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      provide date marking for all foods in coolers

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      observed tray and foods in the hand sink

12. Sep 25, 2018 Routine Score 80
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

      Observed open window

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      No towel allow to wrap the food

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      utensil in the hand Sink

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Pest Control

      observed flies in the prep area

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      meats , all foods in WIC

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

      raw meat and chicken Store together Raw meat and cheese Store together

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      observed mold in ice machine

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Nonfood-contact surfaces material

      No towel allow undercutting board

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

13. Mar 19, 2018 Routine Score 86
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Attachments to walls and ceilings shall be easily cleanable

      Wiring and conduit mounted on walls not easily cleanable.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Permit/license posted

      Location is operating under a change of ownership status. Please contact our office to see about getting permit for location that accurately reflects ownership. Code Compliance Office: 7901 Goforth Road Dallas, TX 75238 (214) 670-8083 It is recommended to call ahead to verify what is needed.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

      Paper towel dispenser empty in employee bathroom.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Food debris on deflector inside ice machine

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      Mop cloths stored on counters throughout facility. When not in employee's hands, mop cloths should be stored in sanitizing solution. Moist cloths containing food particles may act as a good environment for pathogen growth.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Cilantro, tomatillos, and peppers stored on floor of walk in cooler.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

      Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cooked uncovered rice in walk in cooler. Raw pork stored over ready to eat smoked sausage in walk in cooler

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      Light bulb not functioning under vent hood. Florescent lights not shielded above reach in freezer.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Nonfood-contact surfaces material

      Cardboard used as shelving liners. Non food contact surfaces should be smooth, easily cleanable, and non absorbent.

14. Aug 15, 2017 Routine Score 89
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

      SEVERAL FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      UTENSILS IN FRONT HAND SINK

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      AT ALL HAND SINKS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      ITEMS IN COOLER

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      FIX FAUCET LEAK AT FRONT HAND SINK

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      FIX CEILING WHERE TAPE IS FALLING IN BACK STORAGE

15. Feb 22, 2017 Routine Score 82
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      FIX PEELING CEILING PAINT

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      ALL TCS IN COOLER INCLUDING SALSA WITH 7 DAY

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      CLEAN WALLS TO BE FREE OF DIRT AND GREASE ACCULATION

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

      SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

      OBSERVE LIVE ROACHES AROUND ELECTRICAL BOX IN BACK WARE WASH AREA

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

      NEED A THERMOMETER INSIDE RIC

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

      EGGS 80, 110 (DEGREE F)

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      AT ALL HAND SINK

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

      REPLACE SCREEN WHERE MISSING IN BACK AREA NEED SCREEN AT SERVICE WINDOW