DEC 26
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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EL POLLO REGIO.
BEAT. 33/100
1939 S BUCKNER BLVD · PLEASANT GROVE, DALLAS
Last inspected December 26, 2023 · passed
41 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
133
includes 41 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
raw meat patties stored without any packaging
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
need proper container/ wrapper to store patties in
*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area
observed customer using handsink behind counter (employees only)
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean air vents (kitchen), walls in kitchen, floors- floor greasy in walk in cooler (clean)
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
utensils improperly stored under grill/ on handles of ovens
*47 Other Violations
post choking poster in dining area
JUN 122023PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 12
2023
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
after cleaning utensils shall be sanitized
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*32 Damaged Equipment
non working cooler
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floor in the kitchen
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed cloth under cutting boards
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
barbacoa 121.6 degrees f
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
bleach container stored above cans
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
manager not on site
DEC 152022PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 15
2022
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, coolers inside, gaskets
*47 Other Violations
chocking poster missing
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
hang mops for drying
*32 Damaged Equipment
cooler does not work
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
do not store food under hand sink
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
faucet on 3 com sink leaking
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
separate ground meat from beef
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at back doors
MAY 252022PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 25
2022
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Other Violations
REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES CLEANING SUPPLIES (MOPS AND BROOMS STORED WITH HANDLE UP)
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OPEN PERSONAL DRINK ON PREP TABLE
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
PROVIDE LABEL FOR CHIPS FOR SELF SERVICE
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
HAND SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES
*19 One Inch Air Gap
FLOOR DRAIN DIRECTLY IN DRAIN, NEED 1 INCH AIR GAP
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES,
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
USE PROPER Cooling METHOD FOR BEEF FAJITA
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
HOUSEFLIES AND GAP AT BACK DOOR
*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos
UTENSILS MUST BE SANITIZED AFTER WASHING
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN FLOOR, CEILING TILES
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
BAG OF ONIONS ON THE FLOOR
OCT 252021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 25
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine, coolers, shelves
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floor
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APR 142021PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 14
2021
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floor, walls, ceiling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
gap at door
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine, shelves, coolers
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
beef 58.6, ham 52.1 degrees f
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed cloth under cutting boards
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
certificate expired
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handler cards
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
provide thermometer
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
establishment is under constructions repair walls, floor. floor tiles
OCT 212020PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 21
2020
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed flies
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean cooler, freezers, gaskets, fans
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
floor tiles, cove base, ceiling tiles
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
provide original drain stopper
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
provide food handler cards
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
overload food in food storage containers, cover sugar bag,
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer buckets
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed hamburger patty stored above rte food raw eggs stored above vegetables
APR 172020PASSED11 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2020
PASSED
11 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
diced tomato at 54.3F, gauc at 47.4F all food in reach in cooler need to be brought down to cold hold temperature. PIC is using ice. DO NOT USE COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN COLD HO
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
grilled chicken in hot hold equipment at 129.5F, 129.4F. food was placed in working hot hold equipment
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
ceiling paint is peeling, repair.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
exterior doors have gaps, provide proper seal to exterior doors.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
two hot hold equipment not able to maintain hot hold temps, one prep ric cooler not able to maintain cold hold temperatures, REPAIR. bottom guard of rif is damaged repair.
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded
two reading thermometer located on hot hold equipment are not working, reading wrong temperatures. repair or replace.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw shelled eggs stored above produce in walk in cooler, egg were then moved to bottom shelve.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
dust on wic fans, grime on walls. clean.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
two employees working in kitchen did not have food handler cards,
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Post RFSM
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
container of pico store on bottom shelve was observed uncovered. cover.
OCT 172019PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 17
2019
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 Vending machine doors and access opening covers tight-fitting, gasket
SEP 172019PASSED14 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 17
2019
PASSED
14 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*19 Plumbing System Construction
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*34 Pest Control
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*45 Floor contruction requirements
*47 Handwashing signage
MAR 182019PASSED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2019
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination
*19 Water System Maintained
*29 Temperature Measuring- accurate +/- 2'F
*34 Pest Control
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*45Floors easily cleanable
AUG 132018PASSED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 13
2018
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*34 Pest Control
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
JAN 92018PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 9
2018
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*45Floors easily cleanable
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
JUN 262017PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2017
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
rusty storage table ( resurface tops to be rust free)
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Store all trays bottom side up to protect the food contact surfaces.
*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids
dumpster lids should be closed. ( top and side doors)
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
label bulk containers with the common name on the outside of the container.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Moist wiping clothes under the cutting boards. ( use only dry towels or rubber place mats.)
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide thermometers to visible in the prep cooler.
*19 One Inch Air Gap
Provide a one inch air gap on the ice machine drainline.
*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color
Paint the dry storage walls to light in color and nonabsorbent. ( PAINT THE WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE // BOTH ROOMS.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
the reach in cooler was open which allows the temperature raise in the cooler ( shred chicken at 50 degrees and other product at a high temperature ( close to the stove and ventahood)
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
heavy flies in the establishment. Keep the entrances protected with self closing doors and air curtains .
DEC 152016PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 15
2016
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
WIC 47 F chicken 53 F ham 49.8 F
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
WIC cooler broken 47 Fs, and RIC need proper adjustments
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Warmers not working properly , WIC not working properly
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
not food handler cards
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
hand sink blocked by utensils
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
not on site, expired registration
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
not sneezing protection glass front area
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