El Pollo Regio
3130 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220 · 75220 · Restaurant
Mostly clean — 15 of 16 passed, one prior failure
2024-02-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*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
2023-06-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*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
2023-01-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*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
2022-08-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*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
2022-02-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*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.
2021-09-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*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
2021-02-10 Pass Routine 1
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair hot water at hand sink
2020-08-18 Pass Routine 1
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Observed sanitizer bucket 0 ppm
2020-02-19 Pass Routine 4
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVE
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*47 Health permit posted
2019-09-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*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.
2018-11-27 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 13
*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
2018-11-18 Fail Routine CRITICAL 21
FAILED: *34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
dead insects observed in light shields over warmer
FAILED: *31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
do not use hand sink as prep sink
FAILED: *33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
deep and detail clean compartments of 3 com sink
FAILED: *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
FAILED: *29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe
provide a food service thermometer to check food temperatures
FAILED: *01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
FAILED: *42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
food cart must be clean heavy build up observed
FAILED: *44 Receptacles sufficient capacity
outside dumpster observed over flowing with trash
FAILED: *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
FAILED: *43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
lights observed not shielded over food prep area
FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site
no registered food manager on site
FAILED: *32 Maintain in Good Repair
rusted shelves observed in the dish washing area
FAILED: *37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
grilled onions observed on top of the trash can
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cold holding temperatures must be maintained 41 and below
FAILED: *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
FAILED: *14 Wash hands after all other activities
observed food employee touch trash dirty dishes and started to prepare raw chicken
FAILED: *22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
all food handlers must be trained in food safety
FAILED: *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
FAILED: *39 Cutting surfaces.
replace damaged cutting boards
FAILED: *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
FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch
2018-05-04 Pass Routine 5
*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
2017-11-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*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
2017-06-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*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
2017-01-10 Pass Routine 6
*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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