FEB 2
2024
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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EL POLLO REGIO.
BEAT. 47/100
3130 W NORTHWEST HWY · BACHMAN LAKE, DALLAS
Last inspected February 2, 2024 · passed
Failed an inspection 7 years ago. 29 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
15 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
107
includes 29 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed beef @ 46.3 F, 48.6 F and flautas @ 43.7 F in RIC
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
and after touching face
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
cool cut tomatoes in smaller portions
*32 Damaged Equipment
Repair torn gaskets on RIC
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Observed towel used to hold onion during prep touching trashcan
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair cracked floor in kitchen
JUN 262023PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2023
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed pico de gallo @ 47.7 F
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide thermometer in WIC
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
observed ric not hold temps @ 41 F or lower. Repair RIC
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean dirty floors in kitchen (food debris)
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
repair lights on both venthoods
JAN 112023PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 11
2023
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed cooked chicken in RIC under grill @ 59.8 F and chicken rolls @ 50.5 F, and beef @ 49.9 F
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
final notice
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Repair RIC under grill. observed not to properly hold temperatures
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty venthood and dusty A/C vents in WIC
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Repair light under venthood
AUG 292022PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items used according to law
Sanitizer concentration in 3-compartment sink greater than manufacturer's instructin. observed to be greater than 400 ppm Qt
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
repair lightunder venthood
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair leak from ceiling (kitchen)
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
FEB 172022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 17
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
Observed sanitizer bucket stored on a box of potatoes.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Observed gaps at back door.
*36 Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil
Observed dirty sanitizer water under prep table.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not registered with City of Dallas. Call 214-670-8083 for info.
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SEP 212021PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 21
2021
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Dust accumulation observed on ceiling and vents over prep area
*31 No soap at handsink
Provide soap for hand sink in back prep area
*02 Machine vending--Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below) criteria
Guacamole 46 ham slices 45 > maintain 41 or below COS- adjusted temperature lowered
*34 Pest Control
Provide monthly pest control service and maintain records on file at location to present upon inspection
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Walk in cooler observed at 49 > service immediately to maintain product 41 f or below. follow up inspections to verify
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
Post health permit in public view
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Register all food manager certificates with the city of dallas and post
*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy
Ventilation system not sufficient for grills / burners. Fumes and smokes observed extending outside of vent hoof space / capacity
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed personal beverage stored inside ice machine contaminating consumable ice
FEB 102021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 10
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair hot water at hand sink
AUG 182020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 18
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Observed sanitizer bucket 0 ppm
FEB 192020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 19
2020
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVE
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*47 Health permit posted
SEP 32019PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 3
2019
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
Do not store sanitizer tablets over food.
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Do not use plastic shopping bag as food-contact surface.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed onions on floor.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Scoop inside seasoned salt must have handle.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty floor and food splatter on shelves and food containers.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide cover for trash in women's restroom.
NOV 272018PASSED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 27
2018
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
separate raw chicken and raw beef in wic
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
caulk around sinks, walls, floor tiles must be repaired, faucet on 3 com sink
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
insect device installed above prep table
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
cover food, do not store container on top of rte food
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label food storage containers
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet cloth must be store in sanitizer bucket
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
employees must provide food handler cards
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
chicken 124, 120 degrees f
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
obtain rfsm certificate within 45 days
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
provide thermometer
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
cold running water
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, gaskets, fans
NOV 182018FAILED21 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 18
2018
FAILED
21 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
dead insects observed in light shields over warmer
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
do not use hand sink as prep sink
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
deep and detail clean compartments of 3 com sink
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
do not store utensils cups inside of seasoning containers
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe
provide a food service thermometer to check food temperatures
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
food cart must be clean heavy build up observed
*44 Receptacles sufficient capacity
outside dumpster observed over flowing with trash
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
chips must have a used by date on the exterior
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
lights observed not shielded over food prep area
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no registered food manager on site
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
rusted shelves observed in the dish washing area
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
grilled onions observed on top of the trash can
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cold holding temperatures must be maintained 41 and below
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace the missing cover of the paper towels dispenser by food prep area replace damaged mesh strips at the back door repair wall under neath handsink by washing area, caulk holes in the wall det
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
observed food employee touch trash dirty dishes and started to prepare raw chicken
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
all food handlers must be trained in food safety
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
employee personal drinks must be stored in a designated area not in food prep area
*39 Cutting surfaces.
replace damaged cutting boards
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
inside walk in cooler observed raw chicken stored next to raw vegetables
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MAY 42018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 4
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
fix leaking ceiing tile
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
date mark all foods - onions not dated
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
employee did not wash hands when switching gloves
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
cover jalapenos in walk in
NOV 212017PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 21
2017
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
salsa bar not up to correct cold hold temps
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
clean the inside of the ice machine
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
cleaning towel sitting in back handsink during inspection
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Establishment has to have a spill kit OR written instructions for vomit//diarrhea clean up so employees know how to properly clean
*12 Gloves Single Use
observed soiled gloves sitting on a rack of canned items, these need to be discarded after EACH use
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
observed cell phone being charged nect to prep station
*47 Handwashing signage
Have handwash signs at each handsink area, including restrooms
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean back corner floor next to three compartment sink
JUN 152017PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 15
2017
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
provide lid/cover for all food container
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw meat and chicken store together
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
200 ppm chlorine
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
sanitizer bucket on top food container
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
JAN 102017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 10
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
seal open package of food
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
10 ppm
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
baseboard
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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