Taqueria Taxco

Year by year

Inspections

1. Dec 6, 2023 Routine Score 96
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

     Observed WIC ham @ 43.4 F, Beans WIC @ 46.3 F, Rice @ 43.3, Raw meat @ 43.7 F

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

2. Apr 19, 2023 Routine Score 83
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

     Observed raw egg @ 50.1 F, ham @ 50.4 F, chicken 47.1 F, cut tomatoes 48.5 F

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

     Observed chlorine concentration @ 3-comp sink @ 10ppm

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     RFSM - Not On Site

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

     on top shelve

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     Clean dirty WIC gasket

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Grease Trap Tickets

3. Oct 6, 2022 Routine Score 93
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Toxic items labeling-non original container

     Label all non-original chemical bottles with common name of chemical used

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

     date mark food product (flan) if kept longer than 24 hours

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

     clean dirty floor in kitchen

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Other Violations

     Post 'choking poster' sign and provide pest control record, also post 'inspection report available' sign up for public view

4. Feb 16, 2022 Routine Score 89
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Toxic items labeling-non original container

     Observed chemical spray bottle without a label.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     RFSM - Not On Site

     RFSM not registered with City of Dallas. Call 214-670-8083 for info.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

     Food handler certificates not on site.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Reuse of single service articles

     Observed reuse of foil lids.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     Observed dirty microwave handle and shelves in WIC.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Lockers to be used to store personal items

     Store all personal items in appropriate place.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

     Permit not posted.

5. Sep 18, 2021 Routine Score 80
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     RFSM - Not On Site

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

     beef fajita meat 66 F

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     Store employee drinks in designated area.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Reuse of single service articles

     to-go pans

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

     Flies observed at dish area.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

     bulk bins

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Toxic items labeling-non original container

     spray bottle

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     vent hood filters

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

     Do not store food in trash bags.

6. Mar 18, 2021 Routine Score 91
   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Handwashing lavatory - accessible

     Observed hand sink full of items.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Reuse of single service articles

     Observed re-using foil pans

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     Observed spoon handle in product

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     Observed box of meat on floor.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Unnecessary articles prohibited

     Observed cell phone on serving container

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

     Observed 3-comp sanitizer <10 ppm Cl, sanitizer bucket <50 ppm Cl.

7. Sep 29, 2020 Routine Score 81
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

     Observed moldy tomatoes

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

     Observed raw meat over RTE

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

     Observed sanitizer bucket 200 ppm Cl

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     When to wash hands before donning new gloves

     Wash hands before donning gloves

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Food thermometers provided and accessible

     Provide thermometer in flan cooler.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Handwashing lavatory - accessible

     Do not block hand sink.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Wet wiping cloths shall be laundered daily.

     Observed dirty towels hanging over hand sink. Launder and store properly

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     Observed food on floor

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     Observed using container as scoop

8. Mar 5, 2020 Routine Score 96
   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Handwashing lavatory - accessible

     Observed hand sink used to drain cookware. Use for hand wash only and do not block hand sink.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     Observed food items on floor.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     Observed using container as scoop. Scoop must have handle.

9. Aug 6, 2019 Routine Score 88
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

     Observed raw chicken over bottles of water.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     When to wash hands

     Wash hands and change gloves after handling raw meat.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Handwashing lavatory - accessible

     Observed bag of frozen chicken in hand sink

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

     Do not use shopping bag as food contact surface.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     Do not place food on floor

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Frequency. Refuse, recyclables/returnables removed

     Observed boxes and debris outside door.