FEB 11
2022
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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EL POLLO REGIO.
BEAT. 43/100
12107 ABRAMS RD · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS
Last inspected February 11, 2022 · passed
18 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
94
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Maintain churros and tomatoes at a cold hold of 41 or below and address cooling unit issues
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean WIC fans
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Address cracked walls
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
AUG 32021PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2021
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Multiple cans with large dents
*14 When to wash hands
Employees observed switching tasks without washing hands or changing gloves
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Chemical Spray bottles not labeled
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM certificate expired 6+ months
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Food storage bin had a hole in its side / soiled shelves
*34 Pest Control
Restaurant infested with flies. Air gap in door must be repaired
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Employee food and drinks next to restaurant food on prep table and in walk in cooler
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wiping cloths left on prep table
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Chicken left open in walk in cooler
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Soiled cooler gaskets, rear storage area littled with organic matter, ceiling tiles soiled
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Missing light shields in rotisserie area with malfunctioning light bulbs
*45Physical Facilities
Broken base tiles in rotisserie area and cooler drain in disrepair
FEB 22021PASSED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 2
2021
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SLICED CHEESE 53, SLICED HAM 58, SLICED TOMATOES 48
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
SEP 172020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 17
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
*45 Floor contruction requirements
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
MAR 252020PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 25
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Must datemark items held longer than 24 hrs for no more than 7 days.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Must provide thermometers in coolers.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Observed gap at back door.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed non-handled containers used as scoops.
*47 Other Violations
Need a choking poster in the dining area. “SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. [Reserved.] Amend Chapter 17, “Food Establishments” - Page 36 (a) General. All food establishments that provide
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OCT 282019PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 28
2019
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
RENEW YOUR EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
REGISTERED YOUR FOOD SERVICE MANGER CERTIFICATE AT OUR OFFICE NO LATER THAN 4:00 PM OF 10-29-19
*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. (
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
ALSO DEGREASE FLOOR
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN CAN OPENER AND PREP. TABLE
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
SEAL GAP FROM BACK DOOR
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE FROM STORAGE AREA
OCT 222018PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 22
2018
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CUTTING BOARD, TRAYS,
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN VENT HOOD, CEILING , SHELVES OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR WITH A BIGGER AND BETTER SEAL WEATHER STRIP
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed
INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO FAUCET WHICH HOSE IS CONNECTED
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER TO COOLER. OBSERVED THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER IN COOLER.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN " CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST" UP
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
BEANS 106'F, RICE 130'F
APR 122018PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
APR 12
2018
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN VENT HOOD, CEILING, FLOOR FROM GRILL AREA
*43 Heating/ventilation: designed and installed
REPEATED VIOLATION ! KEEP STEAMER UNDER AN APPROVED VENT HOOD
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
KEEP BACK DOOR CLOSED WHEN BACK DOOR IS NOT BEING USE
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
REPLACE MISSING FLOOR AND WALL TILES FROM BACK DOOR AREA
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
APR 112018PASSED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 11
2018
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP. AREA. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK ON FOOD PREP. TABLES
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
OBSERVED PRODUCTS THAWING IN STANDING WATER. THAW PRODUCTS IN COOLER
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM COOLERS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
CHICKEN 125'F
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER FOOD PRODUCTS STORED NEAR HAND SINK
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
HAM 48'F, BEANS 53'F
*20 Sewage disposal thru public sewage plant
CITATION AND CLOSURE ISSUED--- OBSERVED SEWAGE BACK UP TO STREET- SEE PICTURES
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
EMPLOYEE CAN'T SANITIZE ANY EQUIPMENT DUE TO SEWAGE BACK UP
*14 When to wash
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CONTINUE TO WORK WITHOUT WASHING AFTER DRINKING
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR BROKEN MAIN DRAIN PIPE AT ONCE
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
NOV 92017PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 9
2017
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CEILING
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*43 Heating/ventilation: designed and installed
KEEP STEAMER UNDER AN APPROVED VENT HOOD
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS WITH SOAP FOR ONLY 5 SECONDS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
CHICKEN 128
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
HAM 50'F
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed
MAY 302017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 30
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
clogged hand sink drain
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*32 Damaged Equipment
beans container
*14 Gloves single use
APR 122017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 12
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
*12 Gloves Single Use
*10 Other sanitizer exposure time
knife warmer 160 F, rif 10 F, rice 206 F, ric 40 F, 41 F, walk in cooler 40 F, warmer 150 F, ric 40 F 34 F
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
back plumbing leaking
FEB 152017PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 15
2017
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*14 Gloves single use
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
prepackages cakes
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