AUG 26
2023
PASSED
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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EL PULPO RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 47/100
4314 LIVE OAK ST · UPTOWN, DALLAS
Last inspected August 26, 2023 · passed
13 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
8 passed
VIOLATIONS
65
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager
A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT ALL HOURS OF OPERATION
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES NOT MANAGER CERTIFIED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENTS
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
DATE MARK ALL PREPARED PRODUCT HELD LONGER THAN 24HRS NOT EXCEEDING 7 DAY HOLD
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
POST FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT IN PUBLIC VIEW
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC PITCHER STORED ON TOP OF HAND SINK AT FRONT COUNTER
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
REPLACE CHIPPED RUBBER SPATULAS; TREAT OR REPLACE SOFT WOOD AT FRONT COUNTER & WHERE NEEDED. ALL EQUIPMENT SHELVING SHALL BE OF APPROVED MATERIAL THAT CAN BE CLEANED & SANITIZED . SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, &
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL BACK DOOR PROPERLY. LARGE GAPS ON SIDE & BOTTOM OBSERVED
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE OBSERVED ON PREP TABLE
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
PROVIDE SANITIZER BUCKETS FOR ALL WORK/ SERVICE AREAS
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD INSIDE WIC. OBSERVED VARIOUS CONTAINERS OF PRODUCT/ VEGGIES STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE WIC & WIF
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
USE PROPER SCOOPS W/ HANDLES TO DISPENSE PRODUCT- OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED FOR VARIOUS ITEMS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
HANG MOP WHEN NOT IN USE. PATCH HOLES IN FRP WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN FOR WOMENS RESTROOM
FEB 212023PASSED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 21
2023
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items used according to law
Sanitizer bucket at 200+ppm Cl, keep at 50ppm
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Register certificate with City of Dallas
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
Do not put pest control device above 3CS
APR 122022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 12
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean soda gun at bar
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Obtain RFSM
*30 Food Establishment Permit
Change name on health permit
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean vent hood
OCT 132021PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 13
2021
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean soda gun and holder
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Pump grease trap every 90 days and keep record on site
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Obtain RFSM certificate
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
Date mark all read to eat food
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Make sure back door remains closed when not in use
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket when not in use
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover RTE food
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean ice holder
*47 Health permit posted
Display health permit
APR 102021PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
APR 10
2021
PASSED
10 violationsDETAILS
*12 A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
*31 No soap at handsink
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
CO
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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MAY 182020PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 18
2020
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
DATE MARK ITEMS IN WIC- SALSA
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
INSIDE MICROWAVE AND HANDLES OF EQUIPMENT
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER SALSAS IN WIC
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
LABEL PRE-PACKAGED DESSERTS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
HAND SINK MUST BE CLEAR AT ALL TIMES
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
INVERT TO GO BOXES
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARD
DEC 162019PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 16
2019
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
INSIDE MICROWAVE
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NOT AVAILABLE LAST SERVICE 6/15/19
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW SHRIMP OVER RTE PEPPERS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
ENSURE PROPER DATE MARKING ENCHILADA SALSA 11/9/19
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
SEAL BACK DOOR
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA WITH PLATES AND SPICES
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
REGISTER WITH THE CITY
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
BLEACH STORED ON FOOD PREP TABLE
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
HAND SINK BY 3 COMP HAS EQUIPMENT INSIDE
JUN 142019PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2019
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared food items
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
cross contamination by arrangement raw shell eggs stored above RTE food
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improperly stored on equipment
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
cover all food to prevent cross contamination
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Donning gloves without washing hands
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on duty during inspection
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks stored with food and on prep table
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all gaps
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
hand sink used for other purposes
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
rice 111.0F
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