Taqueria La Chona

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jan 2, 2024 Routine Score 82
   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

     provide catch bucket

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     clean shelves, gaskets, freezer, coolers

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Cutting surfaces.

     cutting boards resurface

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

     repair self closing device on entrance door

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Premises shall be maintained in good repair

     repair cove base under 3 com sink, replace wet ceiling tiles

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     When to wash Wash hands after using toilet

     observed employee did not wash hand after using toilet

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

     raw chicken stored above jalapenos/coffee creamer/milk in wic

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board

   • 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)

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

     personal food items shall be store in designated area

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Toxic items labeling-non original container

     provide label for chemical spray bottles

2. Jun 13, 2023 Routine Score 90
   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

     provide sign about inspection report

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

     clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

     store utensils 6 inches off the floor

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     clean shelves in walk in cooler, shelves in reach in coolers, clean gaskets, clean freezer inside, clean table under grill, clean exterior of fryers

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

     raw chicken fajita stored above lettuce in walk in cooler

   • 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 towel under cutting boards

3. Dec 15, 2022 Routine Score 81
   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     clean gaskets, freezers, shelves, shelves above prep table

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

     remove wet wiping cloth under cutting board

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date

     clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

   • 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)

     Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

     observed cups sit on floor

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     When to wash hands before donning new gloves

     wash hands before donning new gloves

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Jewelry Prohibition

     jewelry not allowed

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Toxic items labeling-non original container

     provide label for chemical spray bottle

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     observed food sit on floor

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

     observed raw chicken and raw beef stored above rte food

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

     provide food handler cards

4. May 9, 2022 Routine Score 83
   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

     provide label for squeeze bottles

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

     provide catch bucket

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Individual, disposable towels

     provide paper towels at hand sink by 3 com sink

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

     use approved food storage bags not shopping bags

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

     chemical spray bottles stored next to food-ketchup

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

     use hand sink to wash hands not 3 com sink

   • 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)

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

     personal drink bottle above prep table

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

     observed raw chicken and raw beef stored above rte food in walk in cooler

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     clean gaskets around coolers, shelves, pipe under sinks, clean freezer inside

5. Nov 4, 2021 Routine Score 90
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Use toxic according to manufacturer direction

     Label sanitizer bucket and sanitizer solution is too high (>200ppm); sanitizer solution bucket should be 100 ppm

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

     Observed wiping cloth under cutting board

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Utensils, consumer self-service

     Damaged gasket around cooler door and resurface cut boards

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Person in charge must be on site at all times.

     No RFSM on site, appointment Tuesday (11-09-21)

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Ventilation hood systems

     clean vent hood, ceiling, walls, shelves

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Other Violations

     Inspection report on customers request

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo

     Food on floor. Tomatoes on top of tomatoes, avocado mixed with onion separate

6. May 4, 2021 Routine Score 88
   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     clean coolers, freezer,

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

     obtain rfsn certificate from the city of dallas

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

     provide thermometers in coolers

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Individual, disposable towels

     provide paper towels

   • 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)

     Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

     broken gaskets around walk in cooler door

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Pest control-routine inspections for

     observed house flies

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     personal drink cup on prep table

7. Nov 3, 2020 Routine Score 80
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     When to wash hands before donning new gloves

     wash hands before donning new gloves

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     personal drink

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

     provide in restroom

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

     store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

     obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Individual, disposable towels

     provide paper towels at hand sink

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     clean shelves, gaskets, coolers inside, freezer, fans in walk in cooler

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

     provide label for squeeze bottles

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Pest control-routine inspections for

     observed fruit flies

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Toxic items labeling-non original container

     provide label for chemical spray bottle and sanitizer bucket

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Handwashing signage

     provide hand washing sign

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

     do not reheat rice in shopping bags/use approved food bags

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     plastic container with food store on cut tomato

8. Apr 29, 2020 Routine Score 80
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding

     reheat rice up to 165 degrees f

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

     shopping bags

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

     observed utensils in hand sink

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

     provide fhc

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     clean coolers, freezers

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

     no hot water at hand sink 70 degrees f

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

     provide sign about inspection report

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

     observed raw bacon stored above cooked chicken, raw beef stored above bread

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     use utensils with handle to scoop food

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

     obtain rfsm