EL PUEBLO MEXICAN RESTAURANT.
525 E JEFFERSON BLVD #A · OAK CLIFF, DALLAS
14 of 14 inspections passed. 31 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 82024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Remove plastic wrapping to allow easy cleanability of prep cooler
Two compartments in three compartment sink had chlorine>ensure one has soap & water then the next compartment to rinse & last one meant for sanitizing
JUL 252023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
No food manager on site
Label spray bottle with contents for grill
JAN 262023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
RFSM expired by 3 years>renew immediately
Do not store food/vegetables (cilantro) in absorbent material
Rinsing procedure>do not mix soap with chlorine (wash with soap & water, rinse with water, sanitize with chlorine and water)
clean racks in all coolers
Fix weather stripping on rear exit
JUN 192022PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed employee drinks throughout the establishment, store in designated area
Chemical spray bottles stored by food
All hand sinks must be stocked with paper towels
Observed worn cutting boards as often as needed
Cooked diced potatoes observed at 90 F, hot food must be held at 13f F or higher
Store wet wiping towels in a sanitizing solution when not used
Replace blown out lights (vent-a-hood system)
3 compartment sink must be set-up correctly (1- Wash, 2- Rinse, 3- Sanitize)
Replace worn weather stripping at exit door near restrooms
SEP 22021PASSED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
floors behind cooking equipment dirty with grease spills and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination floors inside WI cooler unit dirty with spills and food debris must be c
RFSM not on site must be have RFSM on site during operational hours
food containers at floor level must be have 6 inches out the floor level
food containers inside cooler units without lids or covers food containers must be have cover or lids in all areas
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MAR 92021PASSED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
food containers without lid or plastic covered inside WI cooler unit all food containers must be have lids o cover inside cooler units
PIC must be ensure hot water is sufficient to the peak hot water demands
expired RFSM certiicate must be have a current RFSM registered with the city
hand sink with 90 F hot water temperature must be maintain a minimum of 110 F during operational hours
SEP 22020PASSED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
cement floors with rough and cracks on kitchen area must be replace or repair to smooth and easy to clean surfaces to avoid contamination by bacteria
shelving inside cooler units rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to avoid cross contamination
FEB 52020PASSED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
some lights not working inside kitchen area must be replace or repair to proper condition
PIC must be ensure a/c vents must be clean and in good condition
a/c vents at kitchen area present sings of burns and grease contamination must be replace or repair to avoid cross contamination
cement floors at kitchen area missing proper surface floor covering to easy to clean floors ceiling present signs of fire burns in all areas exposing material must be replace or repair to proper
AUG 142019PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
missing writing employee health policies
ceiling and walls dirty with soils and grease residues must be clean to avoid contamination
expired RFSM certification must be have FSM registered with the city
cooler units dirty inside and outside with grease and soils accumulations must be clean and sanitize to avoid contamination
missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site
fly activity observed must be have insect control devices
floors with cracks and rough surfaces must be replace or repair to smooth and easy to clean surfaces
FEB 72019PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
front hand sink and restrooms temperature low at 75 F must be have required proper hot water temperature of 110 F or above
walls and ceiling tiles encrusted with grease and soils accumulations must be replace or repair walls and ceiling to avoid food contamination floors behind equipment kitchen area dirty with encrust
missing current grease trap ticket must be have a current grease trap ticket
vent hood dirty with grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid food contamination
excessive non used equipment on site must be remove or keep storage in dry and clean location
floors with cracks and rough surfaces must be replace or repair to smooth and easy to clean surface
RI freezer units service area not approved commercial units must be use approved commercial RIC freezer units
JUN 222018PASSED9 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
drink boxes at floor level must be 6 inches out the floor to avoid contamination
shelving rust and oxidize inside RI cooler units must be repair or exchange to avoid contamination
walls, floors behind equipment, ceiling vents and ceiling dirty with oils accumulation and dust debris must be clean all areas when contamination occurred use as public health control
missing air curtain at exit doors must be have air curtain to avoid entry of pest and insects as public health control
missing current grease trap ticket
sanitizer buckets at floor level must be 6 inches out the floor to avoid contamination
fly activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest as public hazard control
vent hood dirty must be clean vent hood of oil accumulations and debris
using thank you bags as ice holder inside food containers must be use commercial approved containers to avoid chemical contamination on food
DEC 192017PASSED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
kitchen floors lost smooth surfaces must be had smooth surfaces
shelves oxidize and rusted must exchange or repair shelves cooler units need to maintain correct temperature of 40 F must create a log to verified variation
missing food labeling must mark food labeling with food containers
must use proper clothing not street clothing
missing food handler cards
vent hood dirty must be clean to avoid grease dripping
trash containers without lids must be covered
missing date marking food containers inside cooler units must be date marking all food containers
cannot use trash can as prep table must use proper equipment
blood drips inside freezer unit frozen food must need to be separated properly
missing food thermometers must provide to all cooler units
MAY 102017PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
GAP AT BACK DOOR (NEW DOOR STRIP NEEDED)
ONE CHLORINE SANITIZING BUCKET HAD NO CHLORINE CONCENTRATION
NO CITY OF DALLAS FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
ENSURE ALL FOOD PREPARATION STAFF HAS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES
UNCOVERED COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN THE REACH IN COOLER
CLEAN THE FAN COVERS OF THE REACH IN COOLER (IN KITCHEN) CLEAN THE DOOR GASKETS OF THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER WHERE THE RAW EGGS ARE STORED
ADDRESS PEELING PAINT IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM
PROVIDE ONE ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SIGN FOR THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN
NOV 212016PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OPEN DRINK CUPS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA
ONE CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN SITTING DIRECTLY ON ANOTHER CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF
RAW EGGS: 68.7 F SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
THE LAST LIQUID WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE WAS BEYOND 90 DAYS.
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN THAWING IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (NOT SUBMERGED UNDERWATER AND NOT UNDER RUNNING WATER)
ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS BEFORE DONNING NEW GLOVES
STORE SANITIZING WIPING CLOTHS IN THE SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER AND IN BETWEEN USE
REMOVE DUST FROM THE INTAKE VENTS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS IF NECESSARY.
CLEAN FAN COVERS OF THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR
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