OCT 5
2023
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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LA AZTECA MEAT MARKET.
BEAT. 22/100
3046 FOREST LN B · FARMERS BRANCH, DALLAS
Last inspected October 5, 2023 · passed
30 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
129
includes 30 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING BAKERY FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH DETERGENT ONLY. MUST SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH SANITIZER.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET FROM MEAT MARKET HAND SINK.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR WITH WEATHER STRIP.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
THAW PRODUCTS UNDER RUNNING WATER OR IN COOLER. DO NOT THAW PRODUCTS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN FLOOR OF TRASH, GREASE AND WATER. CLEAN ALL SHELVES, FANS, WALLS AND CEILING FROM WALK IN COOLERS.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SAUSAGE 47'F, HOT DOG 47'F, BACON 47'F
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
KEEP ALL SANITIZER BUCKETS OFF THE FLOOR.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
A FOOD MANGER WITH STATE APPROVED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
*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
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
CLOSE ALL OPENING FROM CEILING.
FEB 102023PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 10
2023
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH DETERGENT ONLY.
*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
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
USE SHALLOW PAN WHEN COOLING AND KEEP FOOD UNCOVERED DURING COOLING PROCESS.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
PORK 128'F
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PERP. AREA ALLOWED.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SAUSAGE 47'F
*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 232022PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2022
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Keep all TCS food product at 41 F or lower at all times
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Keep TCS hot food at 135 F while hot holding
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside microwave (top), clean slicer, meat cutter equipment at meat market
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Provide RFSM on site
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Gap at front door
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
Keep sanitizer bucket 6 inch off floor
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean shelves and gaskets in WIC, WIF, kitchen WIC and meat market, RICs
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide covered receptacle for women's restroom
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair faucet handle
*44 Receptacles sufficient capacity
Keep dumpster area free of trash at all times
*47 Other Violations
Post 'choking poster' sign up and 'inspection report available' sign up
NOV 302021PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2021
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST A SIGN " A MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST".
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
KEEP ALL SANITIZER BUCKETS OFF THE FLOOR.
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF HOBART MIXER FROM MEAT MARKET.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
SECURE MIRROR FROM MEN'S ROOM WALL. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES FROM MEAT MARKET.
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
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APR 122021PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 12
2021
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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.
*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.
*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.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
KITCHEN VENT HOOD
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
MAINTAIN SANITIZER BUCKET AT 100PPM (CHLORINE), TESTED AT 10 PPM.
*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.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS AND MIXERS. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING.
*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
*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
*44 Waste Receptacles thoroughly cleaned
CLEAN DUMPSTER AREA.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
FINAL NOTICE! EXPIRED.
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OCT 72020PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 7
2020
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK IN FOOD PREP. AREA.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MIXER , CUTTER FROM BAKERY, ICE MACHINE
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition
CHLORINE 200 PLUS PPM
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request"
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN VENT HOOD LIGHTS OF OIL, WALLS OF WALK IN COOLERS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED
*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 .
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR.
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
REPLACE BROKEN LIGHTS FROM WALK IN COOLERS
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
APR 132020PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 13
2020
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR WITH WEATHER STRIPS
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
REPLACE ALL DAMAGED / MISSING FLOOR TILES.
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
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*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
ABOVE ICE MACHINE
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
ALSO CLEAN HANDLES OF COOLER, FAN OVERS OF WALK IN COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES,
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
, BEANS 47'F, CHICKEN47'F, FISH F 47'F, MILK 47'F
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed
TO ANY FAUCET WHICH HOSE IS CONNECTED
*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 272019PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 27
2019
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean food/equipment storage shelves.
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
Handwash 74F
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Remove non-commercial equipment.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean door gasket to WIC.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Seal handwash sink to wall properly.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
APR 162019PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 16
2019
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean the shelves/racks inside the walk in cooler; food splatter and debris observed
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding
rice measured at 120 degrees F
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager by next inspection
NOV 62018PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 6
2018
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
cloth towel stored under a cutting board
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
food splatter on the walk in cooler door and the wall
*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
*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
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean the shelves/racks inside the walk in cooler-dust accumulation and food splatter/debris observed
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
air gaskets of the meat market door needs to be replaced
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
MAY 112018PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 11
2018
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
*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
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
test strips needed to test the sanitizer solution
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
heating equipment was not set at the required temperature setting
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
barbacoa measured at 127 degrees F; chorizo with egg measured at 118 degrees F
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
expired gerber baby food products-7 bottles
*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 212017PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 21
2017
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
cloth towels should not be stored under cutting boards
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking pipe under the hand wash sink
*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
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
JUL 102017PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 10
2017
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Peanuts in the produce department
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed
Anti-siponage device missing from the attached hoses in the meat market
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Cooked pork held on the preparation table next to the stove at 114.1 degrees
*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
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
Refried beans dated 07-07-2017 at 49.6 degrees after more than 48 hours
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
Floor tile meat market in need of repair
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Rim and seam dented canned goods
JAN 132017PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2017
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Ice manufactured on site from a not permitted food manufacturer
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Meat and Deli both
*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
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Hair and beard nets needed - Meat Market
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Raw meat stored over RTE foods - Deli
JAN 52017PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 5
2017
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
Cooked peppers from the day before at 52.3 degrees
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Fried steak held in the steam table at 122.5 degrees
*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
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Sugar cane
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Re usage of single service with the orginal labels still intact
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Bags of ice from a non permitted ice manufacturer
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
Cooked peppers
*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
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
REPEATED
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Deli
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Bowls used as scoops - Deli
*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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