SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

EL PARAISO RESTAURANT & BAR.

BEAT. 35/100

3373 LOMBARDY LN · BACHMAN LAKE, DALLAS

Last inspected January 5, 2024 · passed

21 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
110
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 5
2024
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed slight mold inside ice machine

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Provide Food Manager on site at all times of operation

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Provide thermometer in RIC

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair leaks @ 3-comp sink and @ bar 3-comp sink

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Repair lights under venthood and provide light shields

APR 12
2023
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed no chlorine concentration in sanitizer bucket

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Observed swarm of gnats behind bar and kitchen

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair or remove broken ice machine and RIC

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean dirty floor in storage area

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Repair light under venthood

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair leaks at utility sink, 3-comp faucet @ bar & kitchen

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MAR 11
2022
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

Food handler certificates not on site.

MINOROther
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

Must datemark food.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

All coolers/freezers need thermometers.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

No soap at handsink.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Pest control records not current.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Observed dirty floor in dry storage.

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry

Hang mop to dry.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Need handwash signage at handwash sinks.

SEP 26
2021
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
MINOROther
*23 No Water
MINOROther
*47 Other Violations
NOV 10
2020
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Observed major leak in sink pipe in mens restroom

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide thermometer in cooler

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed foil as shelf liner

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Observed towels draped over 3-comp sink

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed several pieces of broken equipment

MINORSanitation
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use

Observed re-using single-use containers

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed standing water in restroom floors

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed damaged RFP, holes in wall junctures, baseboard coming detached in places.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

Observed mens toilet missing seat and severely cracked.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash signs at all hand sinks, including restrooms.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Service grease trap every 90 days

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NOV 11
2019
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <

Observed egg 54.6 degrees F.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

No food handler cards.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide thermometer in RIC

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Observed fruit flies

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed water on floor in WIC.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed damage to walls along floor. *Observed many improvements and repairs are being made gradually*

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Plumbing design, construction, and installation

Men's toilet is damaged and has no seat

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash signs in bathrooms and other hand sink

NOV 4
2019
PASSED
16 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed shredded chicken at 50.2 degrees F.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Plumbing System Construction

Observed womens restroom toilet unable to flush due to inadequate water pressure.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Observed expired RFSM

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

No food handler card

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

No date marking observed. Expired milk (use by 10/1/19)

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Observed no thermometer in RIC

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed cardboard as liner in chest freezer. Surfaces must be durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Observed several fruit flies, dead cockroach. Several openings to outside in walls. Back door is not self-closing.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Observed cooking with no hair covering.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed broken equipment. Chest freezer w/ broken gasket still in use.

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Observed standing water in WIC floor.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Heating/ventilation: designed and installed

Observed missing vent grate in womens restroom

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids

Observed uncovered trash can in front of building outdoors.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Premises in poor repair (Walls, ceiling, floor)

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

Both toilets missing seats.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash signs at all hand sinks, including bathrooms.

SEP 11
2019
PASSED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Leaking faucet and pipe in womens restroom. Leaky pipe under 4-comp sink at bar.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Grease trap ticket is more than 3 months old.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM expired

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Obtain food handler cards.

MINOROther
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

No hot water at location.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Thermometer does not work in WIC, no thermometers in coolers.

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Do not line cooler with cardboard. Must be non-porous, easily cleanable material.

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

observed openings to outside in doors, walls, and ceilings.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair gaskets on coolers, repair coolers.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty in corners on floor. Dirty inside WIC, vent in WIC.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Heating/ventilation: designed and installed

Air conditioner vent grate is missing in womens restroom.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Building is in poor repair. Exposed insulation, ducts, and rafters. Wall is coming apart. Broken floor tiles and baseboards.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

cover trash in womens restroom.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash signs at all hand sinks.

MAR 3
2019
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Exterior walls:protection
AUG 6
2018
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

knifes under register need to be in clean surface not on wood counter

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wiping cloth sitting in counter

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

grease trap service overdue June 2018

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control
MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

chlorine test strips

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

hand washing signs needed at all hand sinks

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

no food handlers on employees

MAR 7
2018
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Have handwash signs at each handsink area, including restrooms

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

seal all holes in walls and replace missring cove basin

MINORSanitation
*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

JUL 5
2017
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria

set up sanitizer bucket

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for RIC

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

fix the back door

JAN 17
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

dusty vents in the restroom

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

repair the walls in the restrooms

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

soap needed in the restroom

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

paper towels needed in the restroom

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