EL POLLO COSTENO.
10825 DENNIS RD #103 · PRESTON HOLLOW, DALLAS
Failed 3 of 24 inspections. 43 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 42023PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
wiping cloths need to be in a central location
aluminum foil needs to be removed and approved liner
need to supply test strips for solutions
chlorine solution shall be at 50- 100 ppm
door seal in reach in oven needs repair
RIC cooler needs a light operating
back door needs to be sealed properly leaving no gap
shelves need to be rust proof from non food contact surfaces
Hand wash sign reminder in RR
MAR 212023PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SET UP SET IN THE ORDER OR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.
CLEAN FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILING OF DUST AND DIRTY . CLEAR ICE BUILT UP FROM INTERIOR OF FREEZER. CLEAN WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR OF TRASH FROM AREAS BELOW SHELVES, CLEAN WALK IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.
DO NOT USE BARE HANDS CONTACT READY TO EAT FOOD.
ABOVE SINKS, STORAGE AREA.
REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS FROM STORAGE SHELVES.
POST A SIGN.
DATE AL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH UP TO 7 DAYS OF SHELF LIFE, OBSERVED SOME PRODUCTS DATE WITH 8 DAYS OF SHELF LIFE. OBSERVED SOME PRODUCTS WITH OUT LABELS
AUG 232022PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
POST A SIGN " A MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST".
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER.
EGG WITH GROUND MEAT 128'F, FRIED CHICKEN 95'F
FRUIT FRUIT PACKS
CLEAN FLOOR AND SHELVES FROM WALK IN COOLER, AND FREEZER.
OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
FEB 282022PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DESSERT BAGS FROM ICE CREAM FREEZER.
REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD .
POST A SIGN " A MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST".
CLEAN SHELVES OF WALK IN COOLER.
DATE FOOD PRODUCTS WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.
SCRAMBLED EGG WITH BACON 127'F
REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES FROM DRY STORAGE AREA. REPLACE MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FROM SINK.
AUG 32021PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SET UP SINK IN THE ORDER OF WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZER.
SCRAMBLED EGG 130'F. COS
POST A SIGN " A MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST."
WALK IN COOLER SHELVES AND FLOOR.
FREEZER
PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPER TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DO NOT USE PAPER TOWEL AS DRAIN STOPPER.
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JUL 62021PASSED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FINAL NOTICE!
FROZEN BANANAS
CLEAN SHELVES FROM COOLERS, WALLS, FREEZERS,
PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
SPRAY BOTTLES
Date food product with no more than 7 days of shelf life , observed products with 8 days of shelf life.
ICE MACHINE AND COOLERS
CHICKEN 111'F, SCRAMBLED EGG 85'F
POST A SIGN " A MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST."
JUN 72021PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HER HANDS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SOAP FOR FEW SECONDS. EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS WITH SOAP FOR 20 SECONDS IN HAND SINK.
REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS FROM COOLERS.
MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 0 PPM
DUSTY FAN
POST A SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request".
Follow instruction from the following web page to obtain your Dallas Registered Food Service Manager certificate, https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/P
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MADE TACO WITH BARE HANDS.
SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE ORDER OF WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.
SCRAMBLED EGG 123'F
DATE FOOD PRODUCT SE BY DATE WITH USE BY DATE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.
OBSERVED FRIED CHICKEN AT 53'F IN CLOSED BAG FROM WALK IN COOLER, EMPLOYEE STATED IT WAS PLACED IN WALK IN COOLER WHEN IT WAS HOT LAST NIGHT,
DEC 72020PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
STORAGE SHELVES
SET UP SINK IN THE ORDER OF 2ASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE.
MAINTAIN CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 50 PPM IN THE SINK, TESTED AT 200 PLUS PPM.
OBSERVED PRODUCTS DATED WITH 9 DAYS OF SHELF LIFE.
PREPACKAGED FROZEN DESSERT.
POST A SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request".
NOV 112020PASSED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPER , OBSERVED FOOD WRAP BEING USE AT DRAIN STOPPERS.
POST A SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request".
FRIED CHICKEN 112'F, OATMEAL 112'F
FROZEN FRUIT BAGS
DO NOT KEEP ANY ITEMS IN HAND SINK.
STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED , OBSERVWD SEVERAL EMPLOYEES ' BEVERAGE ON FOOD PREP. TABLE .
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED EQUIPMENT WITHOUT SANITIZER .
For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
FLAN WITH USE BY DATE 11-8-20
KITCHEN SHELVES, STOVE, FLOOR AND SHELVES OF WALK IN COOLER, WALL
MAY 282020PASSED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
OBERVED EMPLOYEE CONTACTED READY TO EAT FOOD WOTH BARE HANDS
ALSO COOLERS
CHEESE AND DESSERT BAGS
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
FRIED CHICKEN 122'F
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request".
OBSERVED ONE ROACH BY HAND SINK.
ICE SCOOP
DEC 162019PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CONTINUE TO WORK WITH SAME GLOVES AFTER PICK UP ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR.
MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 50 PPM FROM THE SINK. TESTED AT 200 PPM
REPLACE BROKEN COVER FROM TAMALES WARMER
ALSO CLEAN STOVES, POTS, EXTERIOR OF FREEZERS AND COOLERS
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
JUN 32019PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Cooked chicken cooling on the ocunter
Washing hand at the hand sink
Pots
Lack of a sanitizer rinse
Manufactured frozen desserts without a label
JAN 22019PASSED11 violationsDETAILS
Not wearing beard nets
Raw shell eggs held at 54.1 degrees
Vents in need of cleaning Walls in need of cleaning
DEC 212018FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Missing beard net
Beef stew held at 116.6 degrees on the unlit storve
Raw tripe stored with soap Fireant bait
Holding tamales on the counter without a heat source
Holding food past is't expiration date - 8 days past expiration date
Coolingcooked chicken at 105.4 degrees - cooling without a cooling source
Reheating of tamales in the warmer
Raw shell eggs held at 70.1 under the counter
Home style crock pots
DEC 52018PASSED13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Eggs and chrizio held at 130.2 degrees
Area around the hot water heater and flour storage
Pico de gallo hald without refrigeration
NOV 212018PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Rim sented cans
Cooling tamales on the counte
Fire ant bait inside the restaurant
Cooked eggs held at 125.4 degrees
Pans encrusted in grease
JUN 152018PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Repeat
Disposal cup used as a scoop
Roaches
Raw shell eggs and raw chicken stored above ready to eat foods
Rear hand sink
JUN 42018FAILED18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
Coffee creamer and degreaser
Lack of date marking
Raw shell eggs stored over bananas Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in the point of usage refrigerator
Rear hand sink
Hot sauce
Cup used as a scoop
Cooked eggs and sausage held at 123.6 degrees Cooked chicken held at 92.6 degrees
Single service dispensed non inverted
onions
Cooling refried beans without a quick cooling method Refried beans were at 97.6 degrees in a two gallon round container
Total lack of a sanitizing solution
Milk held at 75.5 degrees without a refrigeration source
Rim and seam dented cans
DEC 72017PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Rear hand sink
Cut off bottles used for scoops Cups used for scoops
Rear hand sink
Cooked beans at 72.5 degrees - cooling under the counter overnight Rice at 89.3 degrees - cooling on the counter
Water water from the ice bin dripping into a bucket
Squirt bottles reused
JUN 22017PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Splash gaurd needed between the dishwahing sink and the food prepration sink
Two drain boards needed
JUN 12017PASSED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Using a broken refrigerator to cool foods
Foil lined surfaces
Cooling cooked rice under the counter inside the food preparation area - rice was 117.3 degrees
Onions
Missing labels
Cut tomatoes at 62.3 degrees
MAY 242017PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Pans with labels left on
Cole slaw at 55.2 - top of the POUR
Tomato based hot sauce re-served
Zero
MAY 12017FAILED17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
A hand sink is required in the front food prepration area or you may move all the food preparation back into the kitchen
Cooked beans in the warmer at 132.2 degrees
Need one drain board attached to the sink, the other drain boards is already in place above the sinks
Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables
Pico de Gallo in the top of the POUR at 48.3 degrees
Cooling cooked rice on the bottom of a work table without a refrigeration source
OCT 52016PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Water leaks ifrom the ceiling into the kitchen
Wall behind the food preparation area is dirty
A hand sink is required in the food preparation area/check out area THIS IS A REPEATED VIOLATION
Cooked beans cooling on a shelf without refrigeration at 97.4 degrees more than 12 hours Cooked chicken cooling in the refrigerator more than 12 hours at 45.1 degrees - five gallon bucket container
Reserving TCS foods (Hot sauce and pickled vegetables)
Maual dish washing lack of a sanitizing solution Lack of wiping rag water
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