AVILA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT.

City of Dallas

4714 MAPLE AVE · OAK LAWN, DALLAS

Last inspected 2024.

18 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Feb 2024.

Last inspected Feb 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
VIOLATIONS
137
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 9
2024
PASS 6 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean inside dirty microwaves and observed sanitizer bucket @ >200ppm Cl

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Provide thermometer inside RIC

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Replace torn gasket on RIC

1 pts Chemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Lift chips buckets off floor 6' inches

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Invert serving plates

AUG 8
2023
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed chicken @ 110 F

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

Observed chlorine concentration @ dish machine too low (10ppm Cl)

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Food Temperature
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

provide covers for food on hot hold table and loose cover for pastry cooling down

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

invert plates on prep line and RIC light in front area

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair leak on faucet @ utility sink (observe to be loose too) and damaged floor tiles

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

@ every hand wash sink

FEB 27
2023
PASS 9 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed poblano pepper @ 49.6 F and potato & veggies @ 90 F

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Do not store raw steak over RTE sauces in RIC

3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed beef at 98.6 F

3 pts Sanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean dirty floors, walls, under & around equipment

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
2 pts Sanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Remove dirty, soaked towel from inside poblano container

JUL 29
2022
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean inside ice machine (mold) ad inside dirty microwave

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair leak under utility sink by server station

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Handsink in kitchen not easily accessible

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean dirty venthood

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
1 pts Other
*47 Other Violations

Post 'inspection report available' and 'choking poster' sign

DEC 6
2021
PASS 4 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed red salsa at 50 Degrees F in RIC.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw eggs stored over cooked food in RIC.

1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Observed dirty floor behind ice machine.

1 pts Other
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Store all personal items in appropriate place.

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MAY 19
2021
PASS 4 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed pico 50 degrees F, cheese 47.3 degrees F, cheese 52 degrees F.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw beef over RTE

1 pts Other
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Observed canola oil stored outside

1 pts Sanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Observed tongs stored on stove handle

NOV 18
2020
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed debris in salt

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw shelled eggs over RTE

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Observed chemical spray bottles and sanitizer bucket w/ no label

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed cardboard used as shelf liner in WIC

1 pts Food Temperature
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Observed cooking oil stored outdoors

1 pts Sanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Observed ice scoop handle in ice

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair cold water to hand sink near employee restroom

OCT 13
2020
PASS 13 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

Observed food placed in WIC still hot

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed debris in salt or sugar

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

Observed raw chicken over beef

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty inside microwave, dirty can opener blade

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Observed spray bottle w/ no label

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

Observed improper date marking. Date mark for 7 days (Prep day counts as day 1)

1 pts Other
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Herbs and spices not covered, food in WIC not covered.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Observed bowl in sugar container.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Observed bulk dry ingredients w/ no label

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty walls, ceiling

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Ventilation systems:no public health hazard

Replace vent cover in kitchen. Replace fan cover in WIC.

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

Provide trash bin next to hand sink for paper towels.

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair ceiling. Repair cold water to hand sink.

AUG 27
2020
PASS 13 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed debris in sugar

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw shelled eggs over RTE

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Observed changing gloves without washing hands

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label chemical spray bottle

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

Observed no date marking

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed items in hand sink

1 pts Facility Condition
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Do not store food outdoors, cover dry ingredients

1 pts Sanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Do not use bowl as scoop. Keep scoop handles out of product.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label liquids and dry ingredients

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean RIF

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Heating/ventilation: designed and installed

replace vent cover

1 pts Other
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

Observed personal drink in WIC

2 pts Food Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions

Cool food in smaller portions on ice

FEB 26
2020
PASS 6 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

Observed bucket 200 ppm Chlorine

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Observed hand sink w/ no cold water

1 pts Other
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Cover dry ingredients

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label dry ingredients

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair broken floor tiles

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash sign at sink

AUG 15
2019
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed chopped cabbage 57.2 degrees F, raw pork 52.6 degrees F, and mixed veggies 45.4 degrees F. Unit was 50 degrees F.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty inside microwaves and inside RIC (shelves, walls).

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

Do not store medications with serving plates -- Keep away from food area.

1 pts Food Temperature
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Cover foods while cooling and food and drinks in glasses when sitting in kitchen.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Invert spoons so handle is up.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty throughout kitchen -- Outside of food containers, shelves, RIC door, floor, ceiling.

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash sign at hand sink in kitchen and in bathroom.

JUL 16
2019
PASS 14 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed tomatoes 53.9 degrees F, cheese 46.1 degrees F, cheddar 46.8 degrees F in RIC unit that was 48.2 degrees F. Observed carrots 48.6 degrees F, cheese 49.2 degrees F in WIC that was 50 degrees F

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed rotten peppers

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw shelled eggs over butter.

3 pts Other
*18 Single Service-no deleterious substances

Do not put plastic wrap in microwave

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Sanitizer in bucket was <10 ppm.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

Date mark for no more than 7 days, including prep date as day 1.

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

replace broken thermometer.

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Do not keep sanitizer bucket on floor.

1 pts Other
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

cover food to prevent contamination.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair WIC door seal. Do not use damaged food storage container.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

label bulk ingredient containers with common name of food.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean walls, clean shelf and outside of bulk containers.

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair cold water handle on hand sink. Seal 3-comp sink to wall.

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash signs at all hand wash sinks and in bathrooms.

JAN 16
2019
PASS 6 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*45 Attachments to walls and ceilings shall be easily cleanable
1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
1 pts Other
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
2 pts Other
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
JUL 8
2018
PASS 5 violations
1 pts Facility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
1 pts Facility Condition
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
JAN 11
2018
PASS 5 violations
1 pts Other
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

cover tostadas in hot prep line/ these are sitting above air vent

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw meat stored above salsa

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

keep a thermometer in the bar cooler

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean inside of reach in cooler

JUN 1
2017
PASS 3 violations
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

all foods in ric

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

provide cleaning for the floor

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
APR 12
2017
PASS 13 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

bean prep at 5pm yesterday:51'f

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

cheese: 51'f

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

provide cover for all food container

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

cross contamination: raw eggs and onion, grill bell pepper, raw meat on top of cheese, raw shrimp above salsa

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

bleach next to utensil

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the ric, rif, ice machine, soda gun

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

provide date marking for all food in ric, wic

1 pts Facility Condition
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

cutting board

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

towel under cutting board

1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floor

OCT 20
2016
PASS 7 violations
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

observed open cups of coffee in the kitchen

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

separate cheese and raw eggs separate ground beef and beef

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

provide cleaning for all the lights above the food

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

back door is open

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

provide date marking for all food containers

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

no towel allow to cover the lettuce scoop handle touched the ices provide cover for the ice bucket

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

utensils in the hand sink

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