JAN 22
2024
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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CARNITAS LA COTORRA.
BEAT. 27/100
2031 S BUCKNER BLVD #A · PLEASANT GROVE, DALLAS
Last inspected January 22, 2024 · passed
28 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
128
includes 28 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN GASKETS, SHELVES, FAN COVERS, TABLES, COOLERS
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
COVER FOOD TO AVOID CONTAMINATION
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
PROVIDE SIGN ABOUT INSPECTION REPORT
*40 Reuse of single service articles
DO NOT REUSE SINGLE USE ARTICLES
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
OBSERVED UTENSILS IN HAND SINK
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
USE APPROVED FOOD CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WET WIPING CLOTHS SIT ON PREP TABLE
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
GASKETS AROUND COOLER DOOR
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW SHELLED EGGS STORED ABOVE CARNITAS IN WIC
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK BOTTLES SIT ON PREP TABLE
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
SET UP 3 COM SINK WASH RINSE SANITIZED AIR DRYING
JUL 212023PASSED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 21
2023
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, coolers, shelves, pipes under sinks, table
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
cover all holes, damages
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
use proper method for cooling rapid cooling equipment or smaller portions or placing the food in shallow pans
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
separate raw hamburger patty and raw beef
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
employee washed hands in 3 com sink
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
beans 53.4, salsa 54 degrees f
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair leaks under hand sink asap
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover food containers in walk in cooler
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
JAN 272023PASSED13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 27
2023
PASSED
13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, shelves, gaskets, pipe under 3 com sink, cooler doors
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
cove base shall be repaired
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handler cards
*14 Cleaning procedure--steps Improper drying method
use paper towels to dry hands not apron or cloth
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
broken gaskets around cooler doors
*40 Reuse of single service articles
do not reuse single use articles
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at entrance door
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
observed employee touched rte food with bare hands
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide sanitizer test strips
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
rfsm certificate expired, manager not on site
*35 Hair Restraints effective
cover hair and facial hair
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
JUL 182022PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
JUL 18
2022
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
*40 Reuse of single service articles
do not reuse single use articles
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking faucets and pipe under hand sink
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
repair gaskets around walk in cooler door
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed cloth under cutting board
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at door
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, walk in cooler doors, gaskets
JAN 102022PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2022
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
Can not use 3 compartment sink to wash hands
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Store bottle next to coffee
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
Label all container
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Store cloths in sanitizer bucket
*39 Vending machine doors and access opening covers tight-fitting, gasket
Repair broken gasket
*47 Health permit posted
Must post Health permit
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Items in hand sink, only used for hand washing
*37 Food preparation
Can not use foil pan to press meat
*42 Ventilation hood systems
Clean ventilation hood
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JUL 292021PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 29
2021
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace broken light shields, and check light bulbs in the kitchen
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
broken gaskets
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, shelves
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
sanitizer bucket too strong (bleach more than 200 ppm)
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed wiping cloth under cutting board
*47 Health permit posted
health permit not posted
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor-food sit on floor
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
knife sit on hand sink, blender in back hand sink
JAN 222021PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 22
2021
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair broken floor tiles, cove base
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*42 Ventilation hood systems
clean vent a hood system
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
gaskets around walk in cooler door screws in ice machine
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed
wrapped single use articles
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover food in walk in cooler
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensil in hand sink
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
JUL 272020PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 27
2020
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide test strips
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>
food handler cards
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
use utensils with handle to scoop food
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw beef stored above cooked food
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, freezers
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair leaking faucets and pipe
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed flies
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
JAN 172020PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2020
PASSED
10 violationsDETAILS
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
invert to go boxes
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
rfsm certificate expired
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide sanitizer test strips
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine,shelves, gaskets,
*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure
check water pressure
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
observed personal drink bottle in ice machine (ice for human consumption)
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
employees need to obtain food handler cards
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap ticket
*47 Health permit posted
provide duplicate health permit
JUL 92019PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 9
2019
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
WALK IN COOLER AT 51'F
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
DO NOT USE FOIL
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
JAN 172019PASSED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 17
2019
PASSED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
RAW PORK STORED OVER ONIONS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY ICE MACHINE
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
JUN 212018PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 21
2018
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*34 Pest Control
*45 Floors/walls/ceilings approved carpeting
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY ICE MACHINE
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DEC 282017PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 28
2017
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*46 A ware washing sink not used for hand washing or dumping mop water
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
EGGS ON TOP OF READY TO EAT ITEMS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
JUN 222017PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 22
2017
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
the moist wiping cloth under the cutting boards.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Provide a registered food service manager on site during the operation.
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
the cove base is falling off the wall in the back area.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
the hand sink was blocked by bottles, rags and items in the basin of the sink.
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe
Provide thermometer to check internal temperatures of food.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Onions stored on the floor in the back area.
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
washing hands in the three compartment sink.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean the fan covers in the walk in cooler.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Registered food service manager certificate must be posted for public viewing
DEC 132016PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2016
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F
not running water for meat thawing process
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
back door gap: missing door strip pest protection under the door
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
missing RFSM certificate PIC need to had a certification with the City of Dallas
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food storage at floor level
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