El Pollo Regio
4228 W Camp Wisdom Rd, Dallas, TX 75237 · 75237 · Restaurant
Passed all 12 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-01-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
update health permit (name of owner on health permit must match name of owner on tax permit)
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
pooling of water, remove harboring condition.
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
clean outside area of ice shoot(drink station), clean grime build up on lid of ice machine and chlorine build up inside of ice machine.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets of rics and clean up water build up
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
observed loost frp walls, repair.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
post consumer health sign
2022-07-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
observed red chlorine residue and brown residue inside of ice machine, clean and sanitize.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
observed falling wall base, holes and large gaps on walls, REPAIR.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
OBSERVED LARGE POTS STORE UPRIGHT AND UNCOVERED. STORED INVERTED OR COVERED TO PREVENT SOIL BUILD UP.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
OBSERVED SOIL/GRIME BUILD UP ON STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN OF WALK IN COOLER, GRIME ON FLOORS.
*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen
OBSERVED FRENCH FRIES STORED IN WALK IN COOLER THAT HAVE LABEL STATING TO KEEP FROZEN.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
OBSERVED THAWED FRENCH FRIES THAT STATE TO MAINTAIN FROZEN WITH NO NEW DATE MARK. CURRENT MANUFACTURE DATE MARK IS FOR FRIES BEING KEPT FROZEN
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED POOLING OF WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
GREEN SALSA 48.8f, RED SALSA 49.1F HABENERO SALSA 49.3F. PLACE FOOD IN WORKING COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
RENEW EXPIRED RFSM.
2022-01-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
ceiling tiles above grilling area are peeling, replace.
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
gasket of hot hold equipment observed melted, replace.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
employee using cloth underneath cutting board. cloth must be used to wipe down surfaces no other mean.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
observed ground beef thawing in bucket of water, thaw under running water.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
post sign that state: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
2021-03-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
name of owner on health permit does not match tax permit, must match tax permit.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw sausage stored above salsa containers and raw beef patty stored above RTE food in walk in cooler. arrange properly to prevent cross contamination
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leak coming from left most compartment in compartment sink, repair.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
falling ceiling in back storage building, gaps in ceiling due to pipes in kitchen, repair.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
observed large pots left upright and uncovered, store inverted or covered.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
observed guac thawing under still water, correctly thaw.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
red and black residue observed in ice machine, clean and sanitize.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
observed opened gaps and food debris, remove.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
2020-08-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*47 Health permit posted
missing health permit not posted.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw beef patty in walk in cooler stored above pico de gallo, arrange food properly to prevent potential cross contamination.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
walk in cooler contained soiled floors, throughout kitchen observed soiled floors, clean.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
floor of outside storage has heavily damaged floors.
2020-01-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
chlorine sanitizer at 200 PPM. Needs to be between 50-100 PPM. Sanitizer was replaced.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
large pots and pans were upright, store inverted to avoid accumulation of grime.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
pooling of water in corners and around equipment, squeegee water to drain and do not let water pool .
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
damaged floor in back storage room located outside of the establishment.
2019-07-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*39 Store clean utensils in a self-draining position
ice holding containers upright and collecting waste water from melted ice.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
gauc at 49.4F. red salsa 47.2F. food is being place over ice to reduce cold hold temperature.
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
red hot hold at 107.F, prep reach in cooler at 64F. all food in reach in cooler well be surrounded with while tech fixes issue. Can only use ice for only two days, if reach in cooler is not fixed with
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
holes on FRP wall
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
gap between wall and Comp. sink
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
chlorine sanitizer at 200 PPM, must be between 50-100 PPM
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
rice at 119.5F
2018-12-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
store large pots and pans upside down, prevents pots and pans from collecting grime.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
grilled chicken in hot hold equipment at 117.5F, moved to working equipment.
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
hot hold equipment located in back hall way, not heating food to minimum hot hold temperatures.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean underneath shelves and corner of grill station.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide or fix thermometer in hot hold equipment, next to grill.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date mark cut slices of flan.
2018-06-04 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Needed for cheesecake cooler and hot hold stating 90F.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
cloths go back into sanitizer bucket when not in use.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
In WIC raw bacon and pork products on top of beef products. Need to be below
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label clear spray bottle with yellow liquid.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean inside RIF in back storage area. Wipe down tong holder.
*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos
Employee just washing and rinsing utensils not sanitizing.
*33 Manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temp.
No washing solution used, 3 comp sink not set up, employee was not following correct washing / sanitizing procedure.
2017-11-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
they had beef over the pork
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Moist wiping clothes out on the table tops.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
the single use styrofoam trays sitting on the right side up. Use scoops with handles and they must be stored in the container of food handle up. (using a saucer or bowl)
*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids
Outside dumpsters are open ( they must be closed when not in use)
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
the door needs to be tight fitting ( provide a new door sweep )
2017-10-07 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 16
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
2017-03-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*45 Cleaning floors, dustless methods
CLEAN
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
IN DRY STORAGE AREA
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
OBSERVED PANS OF COOLING MEAT STACKED ON TOP OF UNCOVERED FOODS
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL ALL IN ENGLISH
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
LABEL ALL
*32 Damaged Equipment
REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKET
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT HANDSINK
*14 Gloves single use
EMPLOYEES
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
RAW MEAT STORED NEAR RTE FOODS IN WIC
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