SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

LA CALLE DOCE IN LAKEWOOD.

BEAT. 32/100

1925 SKILLMAN ST · LOWER GREENVILLE, DALLAS

Last inspected February 9, 2024 · passed

30 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
103
includes 30 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 9
2024
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

SHALL RAPIDLY COOL RICE TO 41'F WITHIN 6 HOURS

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria

SANITIZER BUCKET TESTED HIGHER THAN 100 PPM CL, SHALL BE BETWEEN 50-100 PPM

CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

DISCARD ANY DAMAGED UTENSILS OR EQUIPMENT

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN DIRTY COOLERS

MINORSanitation
*45Floors easily cleanable
SEP 7
2023
PASSED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

Observed large pots of product cooling inside WIC. Observed at 110F. Utilize proper cooling methods to make sure product is cooled from 135F-70F in 2 hours & from 70F-41F in an additional 4 hrs.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Inside walls and upper inside panel of ice machine observed rusted and w/ black mold like accumulation.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Observed 2 large chemical containers stored next to sacks of onion.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair leak at 2 comp sink.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Renew expired CFM certificates (3)

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>

Provide food handler certificates for all employees not manager certified within 30 days of employment

MINOROther
*24 Shellfish tags kept for 90 days: record keeping

Maintain shellstock tags for mussels 90 days from date container is emptied.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Provide a use by date for all product held longer than 24 hrs not to exceed 7 days.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed handsink in prep area used as a dump sink.

MINORSanitation
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Replace broken/chipped equipment, i.e. plastic lids on dry ingredient bins.

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Seal back door properly. Large gaps observed along bottom in corners.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Observed various containers of product stored on the floor inside WIC and WIF. Store all product 6'' off the floor.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Provide common name labels for all dry ingredient bins and food containers.

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry

Hang mops when not in use.

DEC 27
2022
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Chicken and salsa found at 46.2'f, keep at 41'f or lower

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Re-new RFSM with City of Dallas

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not store items in hand sink

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean water off kitchen floor

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fill holes in floors

JUN 29
2022
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Fix leak at mop sink

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Date mark RTE items

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Close gap at back door

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

cover food in container in cooler

CRITICALFood Temperature
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix thermometer read-out on RIC

DEC 6
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Do not store raw chicken over RTE items

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Fix all missing handles on sinks and back flow device on mop sink

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean bottom of RIC

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace lights under vent hood

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JUN 1
2021
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

Provide cooling documentation for 135-70 degrees within 2 hours

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean build up on can opener

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair plumbing leak at both 2 compartment sinks and repair hot water valve.

MINORSanitation
*32 CIP-Cleanability

Remove plastic covering on fryer.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Seal back door properly (prevent insect and rodent entry)

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

Beverages not allowed in food prep area.

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Debris accumulation on floors (WIC)

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace lights below vent hood.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal hand sinks to wall properly

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Obtain chlorine test strips.

OCT 22
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Individual, disposable towels

replenish every hand wash sink-corrected on site

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

black bacteria buildup inside the soda gun nozzle and holster; corrected on site

FEB 12
2020
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT

MINOROther
*32 Package integrity

DENTED CANS ON SHELF WITH NON DENTED CANS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

SEVERAL ITEMS IN COOLER NOT DATED

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

AT ALL HAND SINKS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE, INSIDE GLASS COOLER

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

PROVIDED AT ALL HAND SINKS

CRITICALFood Temperature
*37 Beverage tubing and cold-plate beverage cooling

PROVIDE SEPARATION

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

LABEL SANITIZER BUCKET

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW CHICKEN 46 DEGREE F, SOUR CREAM 48 DEGREE F

AUG 22
2019
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below.

MINORSanitation
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

can not have personal items on prep surface (phones and cords

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

hand sink must be accessible at all times

FEB 28
2019
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

no sanitizers in the dishwashers

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. tomatoes *47 cheese *53.5 black beans and corn *47

MINORSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

can not have personal items on prep surfaces

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

hand sink must be accessible at all time

JAN 31
2019
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Temperatures not maintain at 41 degrees f or below

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

fix leak at bar 3 comp sink no hot water at the bar or restrooms-breaker thrown

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

no sanitizer in bar dishwasher

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

wall store between wall and equipment

MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

cloth under cutting boars

JUL 17
2018
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. have makeline serviced

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

food containers sitting directly on raw fish

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean microwave

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

food must be stored 6” off the floor

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN: dust on ceiling splash on walls and floors, walls and equipment onion crated order making station

MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

can not have personal items touching food or next to food

DEC 29
2017
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - air gap

need a 1" air gap on all drain lines

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

replace particle board shelf below microwave

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

seal gap at back door

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

sanitation rags must be in solution when not in use

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Outside of equipment needs to be cleaned

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Ice units, separation of drains

put a divider between ice and carbonation lines

JUL 19
2017
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

date mark all

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

bleach adj onions

MINOROther
*26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking

must put asterisks on oysters and ceviche

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

knives stored between equipment

MINORPest Activity
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
MINORSanitation
*45Floors easily cleanable

floors rough, holding water

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

raw shrimp stored over precooked sausages

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment has cracks and corners

flour bin lids

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

label bulk bins

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

taco salad bowls, chips

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
JAN 12
2017
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

no employee drinks near customer items

MINOROther
*26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking

oysters and ceviche

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

seal up rusty shelves

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

raw shell eggs over ceviche, corrected

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

seal up floors

MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

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