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LA Azteca Meat Market

3046 Forest Ln B, Dallas, TX 75234 · 75234 · Restaurant

Passed all 15 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
15
14 passed
Last Inspected
2023-10-05
Pass Rate
93%
0 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
15 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-10-05
No failures across all 15 inspections on record
38 sanitation violations found across 15 inspections
20 other violations found across 12 inspections
Sanitation critical 38×
Other critical 20×
Facility Condition minor 19×
Food Temperature critical 16×
Food Storage & Handling critical 15×
Documentation & Training minor
Plumbing & Waste serious
Employee Hygiene minor
Chemical Safety critical
2023-10-05 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
serious Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING BAKERY FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH DETERGENT ONLY. MUST SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH SANITIZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET FROM MEAT MARKET HAND SINK.

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR WITH WEATHER STRIP.

critical Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

THAW PRODUCTS UNDER RUNNING WATER OR IN COOLER. DO NOT THAW PRODUCTS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN FLOOR OF TRASH, GREASE AND WATER. CLEAN ALL SHELVES, FANS, WALLS AND CEILING FROM WALK IN COOLERS.

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SAUSAGE 47'F, HOT DOG 47'F, BACON 47'F

minor Sanitation

*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

KEEP ALL SANITIZER BUCKETS OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

A FOOD MANGER WITH STATE APPROVED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

minor Other

*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

CLOSE ALL OPENING FROM CEILING.

2023-02-10 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
serious Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH DETERGENT ONLY.

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN VENT HOOD, CLEAN ICE FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR. CLEAN WALL OF MEAT WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN DUMPSTER AREA

critical Food Temperature

*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions

USE SHALLOW PAN WHEN COOLING AND KEEP FOOD UNCOVERED DURING COOLING PROCESS.

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

PORK 128'F

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PERP. AREA ALLOWED.

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SAUSAGE 47'F

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPAIR PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES FROM MEAT MARKET. REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET FROM MEAT MARKET.

2022-06-23 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Keep all TCS food product at 41 F or lower at all times

critical Food Temperature

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Keep TCS hot food at 135 F while hot holding

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean inside microwave (top), clean slicer, meat cutter equipment at meat market

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Provide RFSM on site

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Gap at front door

minor Sanitation

*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

Keep sanitizer bucket 6 inch off floor

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean shelves and gaskets in WIC, WIF, kitchen WIC and meat market, RICs

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide covered receptacle for women's restroom

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair faucet handle

minor Other

*44 Receptacles sufficient capacity

Keep dumpster area free of trash at all times

minor Other

*47 Other Violations

Post 'choking poster' sign up and 'inspection report available' sign up

2021-11-30 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

PRODUCTS FROM FRONT DISPLAY CASE ARE TESTED AT AROUND 48'F, i.e. TURKEY HOT DOG 47'F , MASA 487F. MAINTAIN IT AT 41'F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES.

minor Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST A SIGN " A MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST".

minor Sanitation

*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

KEEP ALL SANITIZER BUCKETS OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF HOBART MIXER FROM MEAT MARKET.

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows

SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR.

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

SECURE MIRROR FROM MEN'S ROOM WALL. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES FROM MEAT MARKET.

critical Food Temperature

*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY -

2021-04-12 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

PRODUCTS FROM DISPLAY CASE ARE TESTED AT AROUND 48'F, i.e. TURKEY HOT DOG 48'F , MASA 48'F. MAINTAIN IT AT 41'F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES.

minor Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

1) DO NOT STORE FOOD PRODUCTS ON RUSTED SHELVES AND ONLY USE STAINLESS STEAL BAR TO HANG FOOD PRODUCTS. 2) DO NOT STORE FOOD IN OPENED CAN.

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

STORE ALL CHEMICAL AT BOTTOM SHELF, OBSERVED BLEACH AND OTHER CHEMICAL BOTTLES STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE OR OR TOP SHELF.

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

KITCHEN VENT HOOD

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

MAINTAIN SANITIZER BUCKET AT 100PPM (CHLORINE), TESTED AT 10 PPM.

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREAS ALLOWED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE FROM TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BAKERY AND FOOD PREP. TABLE FROM KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS AND MIXERS. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING.

minor Other

*47 Other Violations

Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

1)REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES . 2)SEAL ALL OPENING FROM CEILING . 3)CLOSE OPENED METAL COVE MOLDING FROM HALLWAY OF BACK DOOR

minor Sanitation

*44 Waste Receptacles thoroughly cleaned

CLEAN DUMPSTER AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

FINAL NOTICE! EXPIRED.

2020-10-07 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK IN FOOD PREP. AREA.

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

MIXER , CUTTER FROM BAKERY, ICE MACHINE

critical Chemical Safety

*18 Use toxics according to additional condition

CHLORINE 200 PLUS PPM

minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request"

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN VENT HOOD LIGHTS OF OIL, WALLS OF WALK IN COOLERS

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

EXPIRED

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPLACE MISSING / DAMAGED FLOOR TILES FROM MEAT MARKET. REPLACE MISSING LOCK FROM MEAT SAW. REPAIR BRKEN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER .

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHTS FROM WALK IN COOLERS

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

2020-04-13 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR WITH WEATHER STRIPS

minor Facility Condition

*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

REPLACE ALL DAMAGED / MISSING FLOOR TILES.

critical Food Temperature

*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY -

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

ABOVE ICE MACHINE

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

ALSO CLEAN HANDLES OF COOLER, FAN OVERS OF WALK IN COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES,

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

, BEANS 47'F, CHICKEN47'F, FISH F 47'F, MILK 47'F

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

TO ANY FAUCET WHICH HOSE IS CONNECTED

minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request"

2019-10-27 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean food/equipment storage shelves.

critical Sanitation

*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

Handwash 74F

minor Sanitation

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Remove non-commercial equipment.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean door gasket to WIC.

critical Sanitation

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal handwash sink to wall properly.

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2019-04-16 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 3
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the shelves/racks inside the walk in cooler; food splatter and debris observed

critical Food Temperature

*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding

rice measured at 120 degrees F

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager by next inspection

2018-11-06 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

cloth towel stored under a cutting board

minor Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

food splatter on the walk in cooler door and the wall

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

bag of onions stored on the floor adjacent to the three-compartment sink

minor Other

*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

expired canned beans that were discarded immediately; expired chorizo that was in the reach in cooler for food prep

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the shelves/racks inside the walk in cooler-dust accumulation and food splatter/debris observed

critical Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

air gaskets of the meat market door needs to be replaced

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date

2018-05-11 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

cartons of cilantro stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler

critical Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

uncovered pot of refried beans inside the walk in cooler

minor Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

test strips needed to test the sanitizer solution

critical Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

heating equipment was not set at the required temperature setting

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

barbacoa measured at 127 degrees F; chorizo with egg measured at 118 degrees F

minor Other

*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

expired gerber baby food products-7 bottles

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date

phf foods need to have a date of preparation

2017-11-21 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 5
minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

cloth towels should not be stored under cutting boards

critical Sanitation

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

leaking pipe under the hand wash sink

critical Other

*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

do not store personal water bottles in the same cooler as the meat for customers

minor Facility Condition

*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

2017-07-10 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Peanuts in the produce department

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

Anti-siponage device missing from the attached hoses in the meat market

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Cooked pork held on the preparation table next to the stove at 114.1 degrees

critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw and cooked seafood without splash guards between the two items Also raw chicken and raw beef without splash guards Taqueria - washing dishes and preparing raw meat in the same set of sinks

critical Food Temperature

*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

Refried beans dated 07-07-2017 at 49.6 degrees after more than 48 hours

minor Facility Condition

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Floor tile meat market in need of repair

serious Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Rim and seam dented canned goods

2017-01-13 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
serious Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Ice manufactured on site from a not permitted food manufacturer

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Meat and Deli both

critical Food Temperature

*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

Beans cooling since -1-10-2017 at 42.0 degrres (Five gallon container) and 45.3 degrees (Ten gallon container) Cooked tripe cooling at 48.5 degrees (Ten gallon container) THIS IS A TRIPLE REPEAT VIO

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

Hair and beard nets needed - Meat Market

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows

critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Raw meat stored over RTE foods - Deli

2017-01-05 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 12
critical Food Temperature

*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

Cooked peppers from the day before at 52.3 degrees

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Fried steak held in the steam table at 122.5 degrees

serious Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Foods in the WIR -Deli Chubs of meat inf the meat market without dates when the packages were open

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Sugar cane

minor Employee Hygiene

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Re usage of single service with the orginal labels still intact

serious Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Bags of ice from a non permitted ice manufacturer

critical Food Temperature

*39 Loosely cover cooling foods

Cooked peppers

critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Dishwashing sinks were set up to wash dishes. raw pork was stored on the clean drain board

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

REPEATED

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

Deli

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Bowls used as scoops - Deli

minor Sanitation

*36 Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil

Bloody soaked wiping rag held on the counter

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