Casita Grocery & Deli
2111 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220 · 75220 · Restaurant
Mostly clean — 13 of 15 passed, one prior failure
2023-10-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE ALL FOOD WITH USE BY DATE, CHICKEN MEAT.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CUTTING BOARDS
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
*27 Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment
USE SMALLER CONTAINER TO COOL FOOD. OBSERVED LARGE VOLUME OF FOOD STORE IN 6 INCHES DEEP CONTAINER FOR COOLING.
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD PRODUCTS MUST HAVE MANUFACTURE LABEL
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN WALL, KNIVES HOLDER, VENT HOOD, FANS FROM KITCHEN. CLEAN CEILING FROM WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOOR AREA UNDER FREEZER. CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
2023-02-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
COOKIES, NUTS
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
WALK IN COOLERS WALLS AND CEILINGS.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED
2022-01-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean can opener in kitchen
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
Store chemicals below counter
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM must be current
*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>
All employees must have food handlers certificate
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
Crackers and peanuts must have manufacturer label
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
Date mark all food ( good for 7 days in cooler)
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean dust from ceiling
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
No personal items in kitchen
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Closed lid trash can for female products
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Can not use towels to store food on top of them
2021-07-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
STORE ALL CHEMICAL AND PAINT AT BOTTOM SHELF OF STORAGE AREA, DO NOT STORE ANY PAINT INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.
*45 First Aid
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO EATING OR DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH DETERGENT ONLY.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SLICED TOMATOES 51'F, HAM 48'F 50'F, KEEP LID OF SANDWICH COOLER CLOSED BETWEEN USE.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
DON'T STORE ANY Knives IN THE GAP BETWEEN COOLER AND TABLE.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN DUSTY FANS, WALLS, VENTHOOD, STORAGE SHELVES. DUSTY FANS AND CEILING FROM WALK IN COOLERS.
2021-01-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*47 Handwashing signage
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CAN OPENER
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCTS AND BEVERAGE STORED IN ICE MACHINE . DO NOT USE ANY OF THE ICE FROM THAT MACHINE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION UNTIL INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
*31 No soap at handsink
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
ALSO CLEAN SHELVES , FANS FROM KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLERS
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS .
2020-07-09 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 8
*31 Individual, disposable towels
KITCHEN HAND SINKS
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
MUST WEAR FACE MASK AT ALL TIMES
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RICE 51'F, BEEF STEW 52'F, HAM 52'F
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
HE WASHED AND SANITIZED EQUIPMENT WITH RINSE AFTER SANITIZER.
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
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2020-06-15 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 12
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SOUR CREAM 52'F, PORK 52'F
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE UP TO 7 DAYS.
*31 No soap at handsink
DISHWASHING AREA.
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
AFTER EMPLOYEE LEARNED I ARRIVED. HE WASHED AND SANITIZED EQUIPMENT WITHOUT RINSE,
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
EMPLOYEE WASHED FOOD EQUIPMENT WITHOUT SANITIZER . THEN SET UP SANITIZER AFTER HE FOUND OUT I ARRIVED.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
EMPLOYEE WASHED HER HANDS FOR 2 SECONDS .
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
COOLER
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
VENT HOOD, WALL
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent food establishment inspection report is available upon request"
2020-01-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 50 PPM. TESTED AT 0 PPM
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
PLEASE MAKE SURE EMPLOYEES WASH THEIR HANDS FOR 20 SECONDS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HER HANDS FOR ONLY FEW SECONDS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL ALL FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN CONTAINERS --- FLOUR???
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
REGISTER YOUR FOOD SERVICE MANGER CERTIFICATE WITH CITY OF DALLAS.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN FANS, WALL AND SHELVES OF STAINS/ FOOD DEBRIS / DUST
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
PROVIDE COVER TO EACH TRASH CAN INSIDE UNISEX RESTROOMS
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
SEAL ANY OPENING FROM WALL AND CEILING . i.e. GAP BETWEEN WALLS NEAR SINK
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZER BETWEEN USE
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED TWO ROACHES ON WALL
2019-07-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed
Attached hose without a backflow device
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Cooked pork held at 98.4 degrees
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw meat stored over ready to eat foods
*40 Reuse of single service articles
*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Hilburn 05/2022 521863
*18 Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale
Raid stored on top of the ice maker
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Bagged ice from non permitted source
2019-02-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
Plastic single service dispensed flat
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*38 TCS food shall be thawed using any procedure if a portion of frozen ready-to-eat food is thawed
Raw pork defrosting under the counter
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Jalepeno peppers held at 46.8 degrees
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
2018-08-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
Single service dispensed flat
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Point of usage refrigerator - raw shell eggs stored over lettuce Walk in refrigerator - raw chriizio stored over cheese
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed
Two attached hoses
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Open bags used for food storage
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at 76.1 cooked sliced ham in the top of the point of usage refrigerator at 53.3. degrees
*40 Reuse of single service articles
Container re-used for hot sauce
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Open can used for cheese storage
2018-02-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 2
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw bacon stored over cooked meat Raw shell eggs stored over raw pork
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
Cooked meat six inches deep at 43.4 degrees after two days in the the Walk in refrigerator
2018-02-01 Fail Routine CRITICAL 16
FAILED: *39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
FAILED: *40 Reuse of single service articles
FAILED: *18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
FAILED: *03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Cooked potatoes held at 98.8 degrees in the steam table Grilled peppers at 107.3 degrees
FAILED: *41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Previously canned jalepeno peppers at 45.1 degrees
FAILED: *01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
Cooked tomatoes and peppers "cooling" without refrigeration Cooling without using a quick cool method Migas with hot sauce cooling without refrigeration at 119.8 degrees
FAILED: *12 Gloves Single Use
Re-usage of gloves
FAILED: *45Floors easily cleanable
Boxes stored in the encrusted grease on the floor
FAILED: *47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
FAILED: *32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Rolled up bags used for food storage
FAILED: *37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Raw beef boxes stored on the floor etc.
FAILED: *07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Home made tamales Bagged ice from a non approved source
FAILED: *10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Lack of a sanitizing rinse
FAILED: *31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Blocked hand sink
FAILED: *09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods
2017-04-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
test strips needed to test the strength of the chlorine
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
reach in cooler not set at 41 degrees or below;please correct the issue by next inspection( six months) to avoid a citation.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
onions stored on the floor of the walk in cooler
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
roast beef measured at 53 degrees in the reach in cooler
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
date mark all phf
*21 PIC ensures food handlers properly trained
all employees that work directly with food preparation must obtain a valid food handler card.
2016-10-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
gaskets inside reach in cooler in food prep area.
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
date mark all potentially hazardous foods
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
All employees that work directly with food must have a valid food handler card.
*07 Eggs received clean and sound and may not exceed the restricted egg tolerances for U.S. Consumer
some eggs were cracked and therefore should not be used in food preparations.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cannot place a cloth towel directly on the surface of food and store in the ric.
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