OCT 11
2023
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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CASITA GROCERY & DELI.
BEAT. 34/100
2111 W NORTHWEST HWY · BACHMAN LAKE, DALLAS
Last inspected October 11, 2023 · passed
Failed an inspection 8 years ago. 29 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
14 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
123
includes 29 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*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.
FEB 152023PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 15
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
JAN 182022PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 18
2022
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
JUL 222021PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2021
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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.
JAN 272021PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 27
2021
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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 .
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JUL 92020PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 9
2020
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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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JUN 152020PASSED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 15
2020
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*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"
JAN 292020PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 29
2020
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
JUL 92019PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 9
2019
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
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*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
FEB 62019PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 6
2019
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
AUG 102018PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 10
2018
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
FEB 152018PASSED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 15
2018
PASSED
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
FEB 12018FAILED16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 1
2018
FAILED
16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
*40 Reuse of single service articles
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
*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
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Previously canned jalepeno peppers at 45.1 degrees
*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
*12 Gloves Single Use
Re-usage of gloves
*45Floors easily cleanable
Boxes stored in the encrusted grease on the floor
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Rolled up bags used for food storage
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Raw beef boxes stored on the floor etc.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Home made tamales Bagged ice from a non approved source
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Lack of a sanitizing rinse
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Blocked hand sink
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods
APR 172017PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2017
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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.
OCT 142016PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 14
2016
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*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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