El Pollo Regio
6300 Samuell Blvd #159, Dallas, TX 75228 · 75228 · Restaurant
Passed all 14 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-06-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottle
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
rfsm certificate expired
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged ceiling tiles, cove base, floor ceiling/vent clean caulk around sinks
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, shelves, coolers (exterior/interior), clean can opener
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal item stored above prep table
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
store cups 6 inches off the floor
2022-12-20 Pass Routine 7
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace broken light shield
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
repair gasket around ice machine
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
food handler expired
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at back door
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged wall edges, door frames, floor (need to be smooth and easily cleanable), caulk around 3 com sink
*19 One Inch Air Gap
provide one inch air gap line from ice machine
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, gaskets around cooler doors,
2022-05-18 Pass Routine 7
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves in walk in cooler, clean gaskets around cooler doors
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
store utensils 6 inches off the floor
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
obtain rfsm certificate
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
keep food handler cards on site
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair broken floor tiles, wall tiles, check faucet on hand sink, repair frame/edges
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
2021-10-26 Pass Routine 3
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
ceiling tiles, cove base, cover holes
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
gaskets around wic door, cooler door
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine, cutting board
2021-04-15 Pass Routine 11
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at side door
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
replace rusty shelves
*42 Ventilation hood systems
clean vent a hood system
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
beef 120, nacho cheese 114 degrees f
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
provide catch bucket
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide in restroom
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
knife stored between hand sink and cooler
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair all damages in the kitchen, caulk
2020-10-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
gap at entrance door
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, freezer, gaskets
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
premises shall be maintained in good repair
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
thermometer missing in cooler
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light shields
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
beef 75, nacho cheese 95.6 degrees f
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition
bleach more than 200 ppm
2020-04-21 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 10
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
coolers 50, 59 degrees f
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at back door
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils in hand sink
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
keep premises in good repair (wall edges)
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed cloth under cutting board
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floor tiles, walls, ceiling tiles
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
knife stored between coolers
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
2020-03-16 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 16
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
chicken 98, hamburger patty 100.4 degrees f
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
manager with rfsm certificate not on site
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at entrance door
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
3 com sink must be set up when you washed utensils
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
provide sanitizer test strips
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off floor
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair hole on floor, cove base
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap ticket
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
food handler cards
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean walk in cooler shelves, fans, gaskets,
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition
sanitizer bucket chlorine more than 200 ppm
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean food storage containers, clean coolers
*39 Cutting surfaces.
2019-09-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY COOLER RACKS
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
*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
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DIRTY CEILING TILES
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
2019-03-21 Pass Routine 4
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY CAN OPENER
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2018-09-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
2018-03-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
can opener was dirty.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
the 3 compartment sink faucet has a leak.
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
date mark all food in the refrigerator with and expiration date.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Provide a common name on the containers
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Gaskets torn on the walk in cooler door.
*45 Attachments to walls and ceilings shall be easily cleanable
seal the 3 compartment sink / wall must be sealed.
2017-08-28 Pass Routine 7
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
The walls are a smooth and easily cleanable ( peel paint on the interior walls. )
*44 Using drain plugs
Missing the drain plug on the dumpster drain hole.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
work tossing vegetables into a bucket that was sitting directly on the floor.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Moist wiping clothes must be in sanitizer when not in use.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
dented can on the shelf.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
repair the bottom threshhold of the back door. ( place one on out side and replace the bottom interior sweep.)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
dirty can opener blade. clean the pots and pans before storage.
2017-02-15 Pass Routine 6
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
ladies restroom needs a covered lid trash can
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
the single use items in a box sitting on the floor in the back storage area. ( styrofoam trays )
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Moist wiping clothes must be in sanitizer when not in use
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM must be on site during the operation of the business ( Managers certificate at another store.)
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
RFSM certificate must be displayed ( manager on duty didn't have his certificate posted)
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
the use of foil on the storage shelves ( cracks and crevices)
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