LA AZTECA MEAT MARKET.

City of Dallas

3046 FOREST LN B · FARMERS BRANCH, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

15 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Oct 2023.

Last inspected Oct 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

129

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 5

2023

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

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

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET FROM MEAT MARKET HAND SINK.

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR WITH WEATHER STRIP.

1 pts 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.

1 pts 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.

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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

1 pts 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.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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

1 pts 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

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

CLOSE ALL OPENING FROM CEILING.

FEB 10

2023

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH DETERGENT ONLY.

1 pts 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

2 pts Food Temperature

*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions

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

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

PORK 128'F

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PERP. AREA ALLOWED.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SAUSAGE 47'F

1 pts 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.

JUN 23

2022

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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

3 pts Food Temperature

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Keep TCS hot food at 135 F while hot holding

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Provide RFSM on site

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Gap at front door

1 pts 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

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide covered receptacle for women's restroom

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair faucet handle

1 pts Other

*44 Receptacles sufficient capacity

Keep dumpster area free of trash at all times

1 pts Other

*47 Other Violations

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

NOV 30

2021

PASS 11 violations

3 pts 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.

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

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

1 pts 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.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF HOBART MIXER FROM MEAT MARKET.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows

SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

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

3 pts Food Temperature

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

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

APR 12

2021

PASS 11 violations

3 pts 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.

2 pts 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.

3 pts 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.

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

KITCHEN VENT HOOD

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

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

1 pts 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.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

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

1 pts 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

1 pts 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

1 pts Sanitation

*44 Waste Receptacles thoroughly cleaned

CLEAN DUMPSTER AREA.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

FINAL NOTICE! EXPIRED.

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OCT 7

2020

PASS 11 violations

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK IN FOOD PREP. AREA.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

MIXER , CUTTER FROM BAKERY, ICE MACHINE

3 pts Chemical Safety

*18 Use toxics according to additional condition

CHLORINE 200 PLUS PPM

1 pts 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"

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

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

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

EXPIRED

1 pts 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 .

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHTS FROM WALK IN COOLERS

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

APR 13

2020

PASS 10 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR WITH WEATHER STRIPS

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

REPLACE ALL DAMAGED / MISSING FLOOR TILES.

3 pts Food Temperature

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

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

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

ABOVE ICE MACHINE

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

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

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

TO ANY FAUCET WHICH HOSE IS CONNECTED

1 pts 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"

OCT 27

2019

PASS 7 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean food/equipment storage shelves.

2 pts Sanitation

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

Handwash 74F

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Remove non-commercial equipment.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean door gasket to WIC.

1 pts Sanitation

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal handwash sink to wall properly.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

APR 16

2019

PASS 3 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

3 pts Food Temperature

*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding

rice measured at 120 degrees F

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NOV 6

2018

PASS 8 violations

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

cloth towel stored under a cutting board

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

food splatter on the walk in cooler door and the wall

1 pts 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

2 pts 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

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

1 pts Other

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

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

air gaskets of the meat market door needs to be replaced

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

MAY 11

2018

PASS 7 violations

1 pts 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

1 pts 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

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

test strips needed to test the sanitizer solution

2 pts Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

heating equipment was not set at the required temperature setting

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

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

2 pts Other

*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

expired gerber baby food products-7 bottles

2 pts 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

NOV 21

2017

PASS 5 violations

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

cloth towels should not be stored under cutting boards

3 pts Sanitation

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

leaking pipe under the hand wash sink

1 pts 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

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

JUL 10

2017

PASS 7 violations

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Peanuts in the produce department

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

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

3 pts 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

3 pts 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

3 pts Food Temperature

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

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

1 pts Facility Condition

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Floor tile meat market in need of repair

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Rim and seam dented canned goods

JAN 13

2017

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Ice manufactured on site from a not permitted food manufacturer

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Meat and Deli both

3 pts 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

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

Hair and beard nets needed - Meat Market

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Raw meat stored over RTE foods - Deli

JAN 5

2017

PASS 12 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

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

Cooked peppers from the day before at 52.3 degrees

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Fried steak held in the steam table at 122.5 degrees

3 pts 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

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Sugar cane

2 pts Employee Hygiene

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Re usage of single service with the orginal labels still intact

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Bags of ice from a non permitted ice manufacturer

1 pts Food Temperature

*39 Loosely cover cooling foods

Cooked peppers

3 pts 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

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

REPEATED

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

Deli

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Bowls used as scoops - Deli

1 pts 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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