SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

LA CASITA.

BEAT. 41/100

13205 MAHAM RD #A · FAR NORTH DALLAS, DALLAS

Last inspected December 28, 2023 · passed

33 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
16 passed
VIOLATIONS
97
includes 33 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 28
2023
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Arrange food to avoid contamination.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Sanitizer too high - 200 ppm Cl Maintain 500 ppm Cl

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Use hand sink for hand wash only.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

Do not use cardboard or foil to line shelves.

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

Cover all food in WIC.

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

Thaw meat under running water.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Replace microwave handle.

APR 12
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

no sanitizer in the sanitizer bucket

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

you can not use garbage or grocery bags for food must be food grade

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

keep fuse box closed

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

raw beef over cooked

APR 25
2022
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Store raw eggs below ready to eat items

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Hand sink used as dump sink

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean floors below equipment

CRITICALFacility Condition
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Store onions off the floor

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
NOV 5
2021
PASSED
10 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Store raw foods below ready to eat foods

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

Provide working thermomemter

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment
CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Food in direct contact with cups

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean shelving

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Keep utensils upright to avoid contamination

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Maintain cold holds at 41 and below.

SEP 2
2021
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

shredded chicken 49 degrees F

CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only

Raid not approved for food service -- use professional pest control company

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Provide current grease trap ticket

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site during inspection

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

All food employees must obtain food handler training cards

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Obsered little refrigeration to cool or store food items inadequate

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

Must date mark RTE foods stored inside WIC

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed food container in back hand sink

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Rubber gasket in small RIC at cookline not in good repair. Bread/tortilla shelf not in good repair

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

Grease build-up observed on vent hood filters

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry

Properly hang wet mops

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

records must be available for inspection

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AUG 2
2021
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

Observed cooling in ambient temperatures, violation of cooling procedures

CRITICALFood Temperature
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Obtain residential reach in cooling unit

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

Dispose of mop water when not in use

JAN 22
2021
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Bottom of container sitting directly on ham and another sitting directly on the food in walk in

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean meat slicer

CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only

can not do your own pest control- must have a chemical applicators license

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

Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Violations marked with * Tripe 48.4*

JUL 22
2020
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*10 Chlorine exposure time table

measured at 200 ppm

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

dusty fan blowing directly on the cilantro

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label all spray bottles

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

raw beef stored on the top shelf inside the reach in cooler

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

cloth towel stored underneath the cutting board

FEB 19
2020
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

Lettuce items need to be store above raw meat itesms.

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Wiping cloths and cardboard may not be used as a barrier to spillage.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

200 ppm chlorine concentration measured at sink

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Unable to find a chlorine concentration in the sanitizing bucket.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Fruit flies were found in the back room.

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
AUG 22
2019
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPAIR DOOR FROM WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER TO ENSURE THEY CAN CLOSE COMPLETELY.

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

EXPIRED AND NOT ON SITE

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST SIGN " MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST "

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

RESTROOM

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

STORE ALL EMPLOYEES' BEVERAGE AWAY FROM FOOD, PREP. TABLE AND EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

CUTTING BOARDS AND TRAYS

FEB 6
2019
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY

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

PORK CHOP 46'F, HAM 46'F

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST SIGN " CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST"

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

RESTROOM

AUG 27
2018
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET FROM BACK KITCHEN HAND SINK

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED EQUIPMENT WITHOUT SANITIZER

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

HAM 49'F, BEANS 45'F, CHICKEN 44'F

FEB 8
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY

MINOROther
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

DO NOT USE SHOPPING BAG AS FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT. USE FOOD GRADED BAG

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH DETERGENT ONLY. USE SANITIZER TO SANITIZE AFTER WASH

AUG 24
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

3 compartment sink spigot short

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Ventilation hood systems
MAR 27
2017
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

put use by dates

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Thermometers to be accurate +/- 3'F
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
OCT 26
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

repair or remove the non functioning refrigerator

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

put use by dates

MINORFacility Condition
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

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