Don Taco

Year by year

Inspections

1. Nov 20, 2023 Routine Score 80
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

     sliced tomato at 46.1f, guac at 44.9F, repair cold hold equipment and dispose of food after 4 hours.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

     rawfish stored above containers of lettuce; chorizo stores above salsa containers; and raw beef store above raw fish. arrange properly

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Clean Sight and Touch

     clean inside of ice machine, clean nozzles of coke dispensers

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

     date mark foods after 24 hours (container of garlic/oil)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     No soap at handsink

     provide soap at hand sink

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Thermometer in good condition or discarded

     repair or add thermometer of prep RIC

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     cover foods in wic and wif

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

     repair pre ric

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     clean shelves of WIC, clean ceiling of WIC

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

     clean vents

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

     repair faucet of hand sink, no water dispensing

2. Apr 26, 2023 Routine Score 90
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Clean Sight and Touch

     OBSERVED GRIME INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

     OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

     OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVES THAT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS, STORE UTENSILS ON CLEAN SURFACE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

     OBSERVED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER PAST DATE MARKS, DISPOSE OF FOOD. FOOD IS ONLY SAFE FOR MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     OBSERVED CONTAINER OF SHRIMP LEFT UNCOVERED IN WALK IN COOLER.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     OBSERVED GRIME ON GASKETS OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT, GRIME ON WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, CLEAN.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     RFSM Certificate - Not Display

     REGISTER FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH CITY OF DALLAS AND THEN POST.

3. Nov 23, 2022 Routine Score 81
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

     OBSERVED GUAC AT 47.1f, SLICED TOMATO AT 47.3f, MOVE FOOD TO WORKING COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Clean Sight and Touch

     OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Restricted use pesticides

     OBSERVED HOT SHOT HOME PESTICIDE IN STORAGE ROOM, REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     RFSM - Not On Site

     RFSM NOT ONSITE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Thermometer in good condition or discarded

     DISCARD THERMOMETER IN PREP RIC.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

     OBSERVED POOLING OF WATER, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITION.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

     OBSERVED FOOD STORED BELOW SOILED WIRE SHELVES, COVER FOOD AND CLEAN SHELVES

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Store clean utensils in a self-draining position

     STORE UTENSILS IN SELF DRAINING POSITION.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Single use articel wrapped or dispensed

     SINGLE SERVICE PLATED STORED ON SOILED WIRE SHELVES, CLEAN SHELVES AND STORE PLATES ON CLEAN SPACE.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     CLEAN FLOORS AND CLEAN WIRE SHELVES.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

     HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.

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

     RFSM Certificate - Not Display

     register food service manager certificate with city of dallas and post.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     grime observed on fan of front reach in cooler, grime on wire storage shelves, grime build up on surfaces of equipment, observed grime build up underneath stainless steel storage shelves.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

     observed large pots stored upright and uncovered, store inverted or covered to reduce contamination

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Clean Sight and Touch

     heavy grime build up inside of ice machine. melt ice and clean and sanitize inside of ice machine.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

     observed pooling of water and food debris in kitchen, clean.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     observed food in walk in cooler left uncovered and underneath soiled wire storage shelves, cover to prevent contamination.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Medicines stored in leakproof container

     observed personal medicine stored above working food contact area.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

     observed grease build up on vent hood, clean.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

     observed aluminum foil being used as liner on stainless steel shelves located above working food contact surfaces. use material that is not easily damaged.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

     no pest control records onsite.

5. Oct 19, 2021 Routine Score 85
   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     RFSM Certificate - Not Display

     register food service manager certificate with City of Dallas

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

     chlorine sanitizer observed at 0 PPM change every 2-4 hours.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

     grime build up on floors of walk in cooler and freezer.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

     observed small traces of grime inside of ice machine, clean and sanitize. did not observed water dripping from grime.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Remove dead/trapped pests

     observed dead flies on trap, observed trap stored above food contact table, remove from area.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

     observed eggs stored above produce in walk in cooler and raw breaded chicken stored above RTE food in walk in cooler. arrange properly to prevent cross contamination

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Premises shall be maintained in good repair

     observed damaged floor tile in walk in cooler, repair.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

     container with red spice not labeled, once food has been removed from original container labeled new container with name of food.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

     guac at 49.7F, sliced tomato 48.9F, sliced ham at 44.4F. Prep ric not maintaining cold hold temperatures, repair and place food in working equipment.

6. Apr 16, 2021 Routine Score 82
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

     sausage observed at 47.9F and sliced ham at 46.1F. place in working mechanical refrigerator to quickly bring down temperature of food in RIC.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

     reach in cooler not able to maintain cold hold temperatures, adjust or repair.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Clean Sight and Touch

     observed water dripping from grime on ceiling of ice machine, clean and sanitize. turn off ice machine and let ice melt and drain.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

     observed chipped squeeze bottle, replace.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

     observed wet cloth on food contact surface, place in sanitizer bucket when not in use.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     observed large pots with food on floor of walk in cooler, store 6" off floor.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

     provide thermometer in walk in freezer.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     grime build up on equipment doors and handles, clean. dust build up on walk in cooler fan, clean.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

     observed raw bacon stored above cooked shrimp, tortillas and sauce. arrange properly to prevent cross contamination.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     RFSM Certificate - Not Display

     register and post RFSM.

7. Oct 13, 2020 Routine Score 87
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Clean Sight and Touch

     heavy amounts of black substance observed on the ceiling of ice machine, dispose of ice; CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Trash can provided for papertowel waste

     provide trash cans for each hand wash station.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Loosely cover cooling foods

     container of cooling rice left uncovered, cover.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Handwashing signage

     missing hand wash sign at multiple hand sinks

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     No soap at handsink

     no available soap in mens restroom hand sink, provide.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

     dust observed on fans of walk in cooler, soiled floor in walk in cooler, CLEAN.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Toxic items labeling-non original container

     spray bottle with pink toxic chemical not labled. label.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dispensing equip. no contact w/ lip-contact surfac

     lip of single service cups are in a position where employee will touch. rotate cups.

8. Apr 8, 2020 Routine Score 91
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria

     employee washing and rinsing pots and pans, must sanitize after rinsing.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     walk in cooler fan has collected heavy amounts of dust, clean.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Keep utensils handles upright or protected

     ice scoop touching ice. keep upright.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     employees drinking in kitchen.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     two containers of fajitia meat, two containers of fish left uncovered in walk in freezer.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     RFSM - Not On Site

     RFSM not onsite.

9. Oct 15, 2019 Routine Score 85
   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

     puddle of water on corner floor area next to 3 comp sink. mop.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     opened water bottles in kitchen and cups with personal drinks on working food contact surface.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

     raw chicken breast over raw marinated steak meat. arrange properly to avoid contamination.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     fans covered with dust inside of walk in cooler.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Thermometer in good condition or discarded

     walk in cooler thermometer reading 25F, actual temperature is 33.5F. Replace.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Light bulbs, light shields provided

     light no functional in walk in freezer.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Do not exceed manuf. use by date

     3 containers of beans and cheese use by date of 09-14-19 has expired, dispose of food.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se

     employee rinsing knife in hand sink and not sanitizing.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     RFSM Certificate - Not Display

     Register RFSM at Consumer Health Office.

10. Apr 30, 2019 Routine Score 81
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

      raw chicken above pico de gallo. arrange properly before contamination occurs.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      produce on floor and salsa container on floor.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

      label flour container and label squeeze bottles.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      chlorine spray bottle is not labeled. label toxic spray bottle

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

      salsa blender blade next to toxic chemicals, place in safe and dry area that avoids potential contamination

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      clean floors of electrical room, clean floors of dry storage room.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

      date mark tres leche cakes.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      opened water bottle above working food contact surface.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

      steam bath not filled with water. fajita 110F at and egg and potato at 117F. Food was reheated to temperature.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

      Need sign that is visible to customers to state: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

      provide paper towels and hand sinks. Provide soap at hand sink located next to ice machine.

11. Oct 18, 2018 Routine Score 95
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

      Chlorine sanitizer at 0 PPM change evry 2-4 hours.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Keep utensils handles upright or protected

      Handle touching flour and sugar.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

      Need sign that is visible to customers to state: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

12. Sep 24, 2018 Routine Score 68
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      RFSM not onsite. 2nd and final warning citation will be issued to PIC of violation reoccurs.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Peaches on floor. Boxes of food in walk in freezer

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

      Need sign stating: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. 2nd and final warning citation will be issued to PIC of violation reoccurs.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      Clean floors and underneath grills and fryer.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are solid and tight-fitting

      Back door opened to non tight fitting exterior door. Back door should remain closed.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

      Clean pots and pans on floor.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sink used to wash cloths/produce or thaw food

      Residue in 3 comp sink. 2nd and final warning citation will be issued to PIC of violation reoccurs.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

      raw pork next to cooked barbaqou

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      pots in hand sink. 2nd and final warning citation will be issued to PIC of violation reoccurs.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

      Label large white containers of spices and flour.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      food in stand up reach in cooler at above cold hold temperatures. Food thrown away. Salsa at 44.6F, breaded meat at 45.3 F, Chorizo at 55.0F

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

      Stand up reach in cooler is not cooling to capacity.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Bottle water on food contact surfaces.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos

      Pots and pans are not being sanitized after rinsing. 2nd and final warning citation will be issued to PIC of violation reoccurs.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

      Thermometer in stand up reach in cooler is not working. repair or replace.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

      Employee food handler cards not accessible.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Medicines labeled and stored properly

      rubbing alcohol on top of ice machine.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Thawing. under running water criteria

      Pork butt in 3 comp sink but no running water.

13. Aug 24, 2018 Routine Score 75
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      RFSM not on site. 1st Warning.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      Pots in hand wash station.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sink used to wash cloths/produce or thaw food

      2 sections of 3 compartment sink being used to thaw food. leftover vegetables still seen in sink. Clean and sanitize before and after thawing.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

      Pots and pans on floor.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Pink slime like substance in ice bin. Remove ice, clean and sanitize area.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Unnecessary chemicals not allowed

      Household poison in kitchen. remove poison from kitchen. 1st warning.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      Foods in walk in cooler are missing date marks. Continue working on date mark procedures.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Produce containers on floor in walk in cooler.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

      Eggs above produce in walk in cooler.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

      Label food containers in storage room.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

      Need a sign stating: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. EL INFORME MÁS RECIENTE DE SALUD ESTÁ DISPONIBLE A PEDIDO.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      Clean floors and underneath/behind stove.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

      No visible thermometer in walk in cooler.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Insect control devices-not over food/food prep

      Fly trap over food prep area, move ASAP. Also no pest control records on site.